The Gun Thread
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I did some research on shooting bears. It was stated that a gun that can be shot quickly and often was the best choice. It needs to be a gun easily brought out and fired. The more hits in a short amount of time is required. A 9mm semiautomatic with a 17 round magazine is a good choice. Revolvers provides too few bullets. Bears move quickly so you have a short amount of time to put as many bullets as possible in it.
I did research when deciding what to buy. I saw a gel block with several different calibers including magnums. I was shocked to see that all bullets had the cavitation and stopping point of the bullet line up. No difference between the magnums and other bullets. Second item is all police around the world carry 9mm or 40 caliber, almost identical calibers. Ammunition costs are slightly cheaper for 9mm. Therefore I chose a Ruger P95 to buy. Well made weapon and under $400.
No, you would be shot by illegal guns. You won't pass any laws that will be popular with criminals. They don't obey any laws now. Go ahead and pass some more: They won't obey those either.
This knowledge made me view Dirty Harry in a way different light.
Given the choice between a .44 Mag Smith and Wesson and a Walther P38, it's the Walther hands down. Easier placement and follow-up shots with sufficient power > max power but way more difficult handling. Scorpio had the edge and he still got toasted.
Given the choice between a .44 Mag Smith and Wesson and a Walther P38, it's the Walther hands down. Easier placement and follow-up shots with sufficient power > max power but way more difficult handling. Scorpio had the edge and he still got toasted.
Redhawks are amazing revolvers. When they first came out, I ended up with one of each... .357, .41 mag, and .44 mag. The .41 mag was my favorite... 5 1/2" barrel, and I put the Ruger "express" sights on it. Shallow v in the back and an ivory dot up front.
I ended up trading them all off at one time or another. Now that Ruger makes it in .45 Colt, I might have to get another one. They have one of the smoothest double actions I've found on a big bore revolver.
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I ended up trading them all off at one time or another. Now that Ruger makes it in .45 Colt, I might have to get another one. They have one of the smoothest double actions I've found on a big bore revolver.
Nice...
Your choice. I will go with the experts on how to deal with an attacking bear. As many bullets as possible. I will have 17 to your 6. The same problem you would be facing. I saw a gel block with several different calibers. All cavitated and had the bullet stop at the same point. 44 magnum ended up the same as a 22. There is the additional shock value of a larger caliber but penetration is the same. Fragmentation bullets are a different story. Larger caliber bullets mean fewer bullets in a magazine. Therefore I go with the experts saying the more bullets in a bear the better. You have 6 to my 17. I'll stick with my Ruger P95.
Speaking of 9mm's.... (how's that for a segue?)
I was looking online at the new Sig P365, and it looks like it might be a winner. I need to put one in my sweaty palm and see how it feels, but if it is as nice as reported, I might just have to get one.
I have heard that Sig has postponed shipping them, initially, because of some issue or another, but it looks like it might be the real deal... time will tell.
Perhaps the ultimate concealed carry pistol..... 9mm, 10 rounds, slim enough to carry very well. I think pricing will be in the $500's somewhere...
I was looking online at the new Sig P365, and it looks like it might be a winner. I need to put one in my sweaty palm and see how it feels, but if it is as nice as reported, I might just have to get one.
I have heard that Sig has postponed shipping them, initially, because of some issue or another, but it looks like it might be the real deal... time will tell.
Perhaps the ultimate concealed carry pistol..... 9mm, 10 rounds, slim enough to carry very well. I think pricing will be in the $500's somewhere...
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That is a nice handgun!
Here is some HP ammo to go with it.
Here is some HP ammo to go with it.
Again, I'm not throwing away my PT111, but I would really like to look at one of those Sig's... The PT111 has double-strike capability, and a safety... so it likely won't be a "hand's down better" pistol... but it will be worth a look.
Plus, I could buy two PT111's and have a lot of money left over for ammo or a holster, for the cost of the Sig.
No, you would be shot by illegal guns. You won't pass any laws that will be popular with criminals. They don't obey any laws now. Go ahead and pass some more: They won't obey those either.
Maybe he means that it's scary she could choose a boyfriend that could kill her. I still don't see where the hollow points come in: Maybe more lethal and messy.
