Need A Gun But Am A First Timer

[Sultan33g]

thanx guys... im going to go to the shooting range on tuesday for the first time. I need to get comfortable with as many guns as possible before I buy one. But thanx a lot for all your opinions

[Snake]

Hey guys, I was thinking about buying a gun. To Protect myself at my hotel from thieves and hooligans alike. Also to have for show when my daughter becomes a teenager and I need to point it at any and all of her Boyfriends. Yet I am a beginner and will need to go to a shooting range before I bring it back for safekeeping. What is a good gun that packs a good amount of juice, looks flashy, but will not make me bounce off the walls after firing it?

I would go with a Beretta,1911 Colt, or if your looking for flash a Taurus Judge revolver.... Its shoots .410 shotgun shells and .45

Avoid glocks like the plague for household use. No saftey, and no hammer, so once you rack it, the only way to uncock it is take the magazine out and eject the chambered round and pull the trigger, then reload it. Pain in the ass.

Glocks do have safety. One on the trigger and and internal drop are the ones that come to mind. Still if kids are involved your right they are not safe but no gun is really.....

[SMACKDAB]

Get you a 41 mag. barrel length is up to you, try them out, see what feels good to you.

I like stainless, but go with whatever floats your boat. This is a no miss, can't go wrong gun,especially considering what you get with the gun.

It is a revolver, and wicked bad ass as the 44 almost. If you think you can handle the 44, then get it.

Considering what you say you are looking for, 41, or 44 if you can hang with it, and you will stop what ever you want....instantly. No special ammo needed.

If you like, you can go with a lever action 45-70 rifle. Shorter than most shotguns unless they are pistol grips, and guaranteed to bring down whatever you hit with it usually with just one shot...for good.

Shotguns are best for close, in home protection, unless you are very proficient with a pistol.

Just choose according to you needs, and not the glitz and glory of the gun.

Don't let someone sell you on the "coolness" of the gun.

Have fun. :cheers2:

[Sultan33g]

went to the range yesterday.. was intimidated at first but it went well...rented a .357 revolver and a .40 cal glock. the revolver had a good amount of kick on it that takes getting used to. I used the glock also and my friend hadnt cleaned it in a bit. was getting jammed a lot. Im still going to go to the range a couple of more times and try some more guns. I wasnt too happy with the fact that with a revolver you only get 6 bullets, but I dont think I will have to shoot more than that if something happens to me. Thanks again for all your guys help

[Epistaxis]

I'm glad you had fun at the range buddy.

But I'm sure I don't have to tell you that probably the best thing that can happen in a security situation is......nothing/boredom.

I believe prevention is key.

Most of these dirtbags choose targets of opportunity.

Don't make it easy.

A security system with clearly visible cameras. Smile, you're on camera! Signs to that effect.

Signs posted outside, premises protected by XYZ security.

Keep entrance brightly and invitingly decorated and LIT UP.

Get to know the local cops. Figure out who would be covering your area. Let him know the coffee is always warm, the chairs in the lobby are comfortable, and the hospitality is always free.

If you must, get a reliable weapon and learn how to use it, but I certainly hope it never, ever comes to that.

[Sultan33g]

agreed epi...i def am not getting it for amusement...but thanx for all your advice..

[Sultan33g]

Just realized my dad has a ruger p94 that he has never even used for 3 years. Well it is free so Im going to take it to the shooting range next week and try it out.

[thefuzz]

I shoot a S and W .357 Magnum revolver.

IMO it's the best gun out there for looks, reliability, etc.

You can't go wrong with that gun.

[neverlosethefeeling]

My dad has a revolver and loves it though I'm pretty sure my mom is a better shot than he is.

But let's be honest. This is the most bad ass handgun ever:

[Captroop]

My dad has a revolver and loves it though I'm pretty sure my mom is a better shot than he is.

But let's be honest. This is the most bad ass handgun ever:

I disagree

[neverlosethefeeling]

I will give it to you that there is something just classic and flat awesome about the look of a revolver. But a gun that shoots .50 cal rounds? Sick.

[Guest CatofWar]

I will give it to you that there is something just classic and flat awesome about the look of a revolver. But a gun that shoots .50 cal rounds? Sick.

ghey. A Desert Eagle shoots a .50AE. It's not like you are shooting a hand held ma deuce. Plus they are junk. If you are going to over compensate for something, you might as well shoot the biggest hand gun cartridrige in the world.

[neverlosethefeeling]

I was just going to come back here to post about the Magnum, alas, you beat me too it.

[Kurb]

I shoot a S and W .357 Magnum revolver.

IMO it's the best gun out there for looks, reliability, etc.

You can't go wrong with that gun.

This or a size smaller would be good for you Sultan.

Simple to operate and effective.