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SS 376 · 04-03-2009, 09:50 AM

I know there have to be some gun guys here that can help out. Nothing bad has happened to me... Just something to keep in the house when I move out of NYC to California. I don't anticipate riding around with it (don't know if that's even legal in CA). Cost isn't a real concern; quality and heft is. And preferably something my wife could be comfortable using after some training. Don't turn this into a 2nd Amendment discussion if you can help it. Thanks-

ZZcamaro · 04-03-2009, 09:53 AM

I carry a glock 27 with laser grips...I love it, but too much for the wife. You could use a glock 26 which is 9mm, or try out the Kahr 9mms. The Kahr is very slim, and VERY reliable. If you want something with an actual safety on it that is another story.

Muscle Master · 04-03-2009, 09:54 AM

Glock 18- pistol machine gun

On a serious note, The Ruger 94 series are nice

ShnOmac · 04-03-2009, 09:56 AM

Pick up a good 40 cal..... if money isnt a issue a good one is going to kick like a 9mm but have better stopping power.

Chevyrocker · 04-03-2009, 10:01 AM

I'm against glocks. I prefer something steel. But if heft is important, I guess you have no choice. Personally, if you;re not going to be riding around with it, I say get a 12 guage. That way if someone breaks in your house, all you have to do is basically point at the door and pull the trigger. At 3 or 4 in the morning when you're in a dead sleep, it's kinda hard to be accurate with a pistol...jmho.

ShnOmac · 04-03-2009, 10:06 AM

Good point.... nothing like a good short shotty for home defense. Thats what I have for my wife while im deployed....she barely has to aim...just pull the trigger

Chevyrocker · 04-03-2009, 10:06 AM

Exactly...not to mention the sound of the shotty getting cocked is usually enough to scare anybody out of the house (clik clik)

diddiyo · 04-03-2009, 10:16 AM

CamaroSue · 04-03-2009, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Can-Am

I know there have to be some gun guys here that can help out. Nothing bad has happened to me... Just something to keep in the house when I move out of NYC to California. I don't anticipate riding around with it (don't know if that's even legal in CA). Cost isn't a real concern; quality and heft is. And preferably something my wife could be comfortable using after some training. Don't turn this into a 2nd Amendment discussion if you can help it. Thanks-

OMG!! I thought for sure you were going to say that you needed a pistol because you couldnt take the waiting for your Camaro any longer!!!!!

Vash · 04-03-2009, 10:57 AM

Sig Sauer for the win w/ Crimson Trace grips.

And I also like Kahr from Florida.

http://www.sigsauer.com/

http://www.crimsontrace.com/

http://www.kahr.com/

franknbeans · 04-03-2009, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevyrocker

Exactly...not to mention the sound of the shotty getting cocked is usually enough to scare anybody out of the house (clik clik)

Yes very scary in the dark but IMO, if you have a gun for home defense it should be loaded at all times.

Xanthos · 04-03-2009, 11:11 AM

Just pick up an M4 off the webs for about 1,500.

Kidding. In all seriousness, I'm a big fan of the glock 26.
- Xanthos

*GTAHVIT* · 04-03-2009, 11:55 AM

Another vote for Sig Sauer. Great Defence weapon. My wife and I both have one.

However in CA, it is nearly impossible to get a concealed weapons lic. So you won't be able to leagaly travel with it loaded in the car or within your reach at all.

Kyle2k · 04-03-2009, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by gtahvit

Another vote for Sig Sauer. Great Defence weapon. My wife and I both have one.

However in CA, it is nearly impossible to get a concealed weapons lic. So you won't be able to leagaly travel with it loaded in the car or within your reach at all.

You can add another for a Sig, which model do you have?

04-03-2009, 09:50 AM	#1
SS 376 Drives: 2010 IBM 1SS (Former) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NoVA Posts: 2,032	Recommend a pistol for me I know there have to be some gun guys here that can help out. Nothing bad has happened to me... Just something to keep in the house when I move out of NYC to California. I don't anticipate riding around with it (don't know if that's even legal in CA). Cost isn't a real concern; quality and heft is. And preferably something my wife could be comfortable using after some training. Don't turn this into a 2nd Amendment discussion if you can help it. Thanks-

04-03-2009, 09:56 AM	#4
ShnOmac Drives: 2006 Silverado SS, 2009 G8 GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PNW Posts: 13,313	Pick up a good 40 cal..... if money isnt a issue a good one is going to kick like a 9mm but have better stopping power. Last edited by ShnOmac; 04-04-2009 at 05:08 PM.

04-03-2009, 10:01 AM	#5
Chevyrocker Weekend Rockstar Drives: Depends on the day... Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 1,444	I'm against glocks. I prefer something steel. But if heft is important, I guess you have no choice. Personally, if you;re not going to be riding around with it, I say get a 12 guage. That way if someone breaks in your house, all you have to do is basically point at the door and pull the trigger. At 3 or 4 in the morning when you're in a dead sleep, it's kinda hard to be accurate with a pistol...jmho. __________________ *Shortcuts can slow you down...*

04-03-2009, 10:06 AM	#7
Chevyrocker Weekend Rockstar Drives: Depends on the day... Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 1,444	Exactly...not to mention the sound of the shotty getting cocked is usually enough to scare anybody out of the house (clik clik) __________________ *Shortcuts can slow you down...*

04-03-2009, 10:57 AM	#10
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	Sig Sauer for the win w/ Crimson Trace grips. And I also like Kahr from Florida. http://www.sigsauer.com/ http://www.crimsontrace.com/ http://www.kahr.com/ Last edited by Vash; 04-03-2009 at 10:59 AM. Reason: added urls

04-03-2009, 09:53 AM	#2
ZZcamaro Drives: 2SS w/ ZZ427 Package!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,700	I carry a glock 27 with laser grips...I love it, but too much for the wife. You could use a glock 26 which is 9mm, or try out the Kahr 9mms. The Kahr is very slim, and VERY reliable. If you want something with an actual safety on it that is another story.

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04-03-2009, 11:11 AM	#12
Xanthos PWA Relapse Drives: Formerly-Stick Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 12,588 View My Garage	Just pick up an M4 off the webs for about 1,500. Kidding. In all seriousness, I'm a big fan of the glock 26. - Xanthos __________________ 2017 1LT/RS A8 Hyper Blue Metallic Last edited by Xanthos; 04-04-2009 at 02:05 AM.

04-03-2009, 11:55 AM	#13
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,444 View My Garage	Another vote for Sig Sauer. Great Defence weapon. My wife and I both have one. However in CA, it is nearly impossible to get a concealed weapons lic. So you won't be able to leagaly travel with it loaded in the car or within your reach at all. __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

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