Dogtor Evil's Gun Thread

[PawDawg]

Here's one that several posters here on BBB need to check out...

[CARTEK]

I have a NIB Glock 30 w/ all the usual stuff that comes with a Glock; it is a 10-shot compact model. It has never been fired.

I bought it because the store was going out of business and had it for sale at $500.00. A quick survey found that it was going at Academy for $60 more, Gander Mountain for $90 more, and my usual cheap priced gun store for $160 more.

I'll sell it for the $540 I have in it. I didn't buy it because I wanted or needed it...I bought it because it was an orphan that needs a good home!

[johnnylightnin]

Wish I had the cash Cartek!

[dawgcrazy]

There's some interesting stuff about what load to keep in shotguns. There's a group that says #6 is all you need to do the job and you have no worry of penetrating walls and hitting someone you don't intend to.

At point blank a target load/bird shot would probably do the job okay, too, but I wouldn't trust my (or my wife's) life to it. I use 3.5" #00 buckshot in my 12ga. I don't use slugs though, for the reasons you mentioned.

[techman05]

In flashchat last Saturday, DE was talking about buying a handgun before the Obama administration is in place. I think the idea was for those of you who have experience to give advice to those of us who are considering becoming handgun owners.

Things I'm interested in personally are:

revolver v/s auto loader

Caliber preferences

Manufacturer preferences

Upkeep

Ease and cost of repair


I've been thinking for a while about getting a .357 for several reasons. One is that I don't plan on owning more than one handgun and this seems to be a good all-around caliber. A second is that it can safely shoot .38 special ammo which is cheaper and has less recoil. I also figure there is less to go wrong with a revolver than an auto loader.

Anyway, that's what I've been thinking. What do y'all think?

I have a Springfield XD 9mm. It has plenty of knockdown power if you put 2 shots center mass. If you want 1 shot to do it, bump up to a 40, but the bullets are more. It is a larger pistol, so tougher to carry concealed. I don't carry it for protection as much as killing snakes or putting down a deer when we are out hunting or scouting on our property, so the concealment is not an issue. For concealment, a Taurus 9mm is a great buy. This gun will easily fit inside your wastband in a holster. The XD is very easy to learn to use. It has a grip safety on the butt, so no button to push, you just squeeze.

I would pick an auto over a revolver, just because all 16 of my rounds will be out of the gun far more quickly than the 6 out of a revolver.

As far as shotguns go, shoot to kill. I keep mine loaded with 3 1/2 #4 shot Heavy Steel. Can't go wrong with a shell that will bring down a goose at 50 yards.

[Abominable Gorilla]

Can't go wrong with a shell that will bring down a goose at 50 yards.

Unless you live in a condo/apartment.

[johnnylightnin]

Unless you live in a condo/apartment.

Plus, if there is an invader in my house, the longest possible shot is about 10 yards.

[Abominable Gorilla]

Plus, if there is an invader in my house, the longest possible shot is about 10 yards.

For what it's worth, if there's an invader in my place he either stuck around despite setting off a 110dB alarm or snuck around the alarm and a dog. Either way, I assume he's there to do more than rob me after working so hard.

[techman05]

Plus, if there is an invader in my house, the longest possible shot is about 10 yards.

definitely just use the pistol then. no need for the shotgun unless you are shooting down a hallway in a shotgun style house. At that close you should be able to get the whole clip in his chest. The shotgun is really the best thing for shooing the invader the rest of the way out of the yard. Don't shoot him in the back, but do fire just over his head.

[Tech09]

I have a Springfield XD 9mm. It has plenty of knockdown power if you put 2 shots center mass. If you want 1 shot to do it, bump up to a 40, but the bullets are more. It is a larger pistol, so tougher to carry concealed. I don't carry it for protection as much as killing snakes or putting down a deer when we are out hunting or scouting on our property, so the concealment is not an issue. For concealment, a Taurus 9mm is a great buy. This gun will easily fit inside your wastband in a holster. The XD is very easy to learn to use. It has a grip safety on the butt, so no button to push, you just squeeze.

I would pick an auto over a revolver, just because all 16 of my rounds will be out of the gun far more quickly than the 6 out of a revolver.

As far as shotguns go, shoot to kill. I keep mine loaded with 3 1/2 #4 shot Heavy Steel. Can't go wrong with a shell that will bring down a goose at 50 yards.

I am currently looking at the Springfield XD 9mm to carry with me while traveling for work and for the house. From what I have read it sounds like a solid gun and the one I will eventually buy. Thanks for your info.

[Dirtydawg]

Here's one that several posters here on BBB need to check out...

I wonder where I can get one of those for my ex-wife.

[johnnylightnin]

I am currently looking at the Springfield XD 9mm to carry with me while traveling for work and for the house. From what I have read it sounds like a solid gun and the one I will eventually buy. Thanks for your info.

I got a full-size pistol with hopes to carry it and for use in home defense. What I figured out is that it's too big for me to comfortably carry. I wish I had gotten a compact (like what Cartek is selling). It's plenty for home defense and easier to conceal. In fact, if you go with a Glock (probably true of S&W and SA XD), you can use the full-size mags in the compact pistols. So, you put a Glock 21 mag in Cartek's Glock 30 and you've got 13 rounds instead of 10.

[CARTEK]

I got a full-size pistol with hopes to carry it and for use in home defense. What I figured out is that it's too big for me to comfortably carry. I wish I had gotten a compact (like what Cartek is selling). It's plenty for home defense and easier to conceal. In fact, if you go with a Glock (probably true of S&W and SA XD), you can use the full-size mags in the compact pistols. So, you put a Glock 21 mag in Cartek's Glock 30 and you've got 13 rounds instead of 10.

Correct...but if 10 200gr JHP rounds won't put 'em down...I need a bigger gun!

[johnnylightnin]

Correct...but if 10 200gr JHP rounds won't put 'em down...I need a bigger gun!

8 rounds in a 1911 has done the job for nearly 100 years.

[CARTEK]

You damned right it has!