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texas1985
I am looking at purchasing a new pistol for concealment/protection purposes. Was wandering what would be a good buy. My aunt recently bought a TAURUS. Looks exactly like a glock. it is a .40 can anyone give me any advice.
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  • William81
    It really depends on your level of shooting competence. If this is your first handgun, perhaps a revolver would be a better choice. If you are an experienced shooter, there are many execllent choices out there.

    My advise is to visit a range that has rental firearms and try out a few different ones. You will get lots of suggestions on this board, but the bottom line is find something that fits and feels good in your hand.

    Good luck with your search

    Guns only have two enemies: Rust and Liberals....
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  • texas1985
    william,

    Yes, i am an experienced shooter. I can "hold my own" at the range. I want something backed by a name. I want something made from quality. I don't want to have to shoot anyone. I do want to be a cop, ironicly. If i do have to shoot someone though, i only want to have to shoot them on time. My father has a .380 colt government issue. I love that gun. He uses it for concealment also. I really like the look of the .40 caliber glock. I just want some advice because i don't really know any makers
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  • He Dog
    For my .02 I think William has given sage advice. the .40 gives you a pretty good wrist snap when fired. It is a great cartridge, but it is not a .380 which is much milder. Beyond that, you will find that even if you shoot only very fine pistols, some will feel good and some do not. Thus it is a real advantage to know you are buying a pistol you have tried and like shooting with. If you just buy one someone recommends or one that looks cool, you may well end up with a pistol you are unhappy with. What works for some does not work for others.
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  • texas1985
    he dog

    thanks for the advice. is there any website that anyone may know on where to find ranges in my area that let you try guns before you but them?
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  • forthhorseman
    For a concealed carry pistol, I think either a 9mm or a .45ACP would be better than a .40S&W because both are much less harsh than the .40S&W. There are several good, light, concealable 9mm and .45ACP pistols out there. Personally, I prefer revolvers but I won't get into that in this thread.
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  • texas1985
    forthhorseman

    A lot of people like revolvers. For some reason, i don't, i just can't bring myself to even owning a revovler. Nothing against them. I just prefer the sleekness of a semi-auto. Flat and streamline. That's what i like
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  • nmyers
    The Civilian Marksmanship Program has a list of affiliated gun clubs. Some have ranges, many do not. However, it is a good place to start in finding clubs with ranges in your area.

    Or, stop by any local gun shop & ask. You're going to have to go there anyway to buy your new gun, & they wouldn't be around to give advice if we didn't patronize them.

    Neal
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  • forthhorseman
    quote:Originally posted by texas1985
    forthhorseman

    A lot of people like revolvers. For some reason, i don't, i just can't bring myself to even owning a revovler. Nothing against them. I just prefer the sleekness of a semi-auto. Flat and streamline. That's what i like



    You're not alone, there are many silly people[;)] like yourself (just kidding). Seriously, I understand the attraction to auto-loaders, I just don't have it myself. Like you not owning a revolver, I don't currently own an auto-loader. I have in the past and I may again (never say never). All that being said, I think that 9mm or .45ACP would be a better concealed carry choice than .40S&W but here again I know alot of people are finding the .40S&W to be a good choice. IMHO I think .40S&W is a fad, just like 10mm and .41AE were but you never know. And as for .380, personally I don't see the point of .380 anymore when now days there's plenty of 9mm pistols that are just as small and light as the available .380 pistols and there's now even some .45ACP carry pistols that rival the small .380s in size and weight if not capacity.
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  • BigGun74
    In response to your original question,Taurus is a good buy and has a very good reputation. I don't know which model you are referring to because Taurus makes at least two model lines that are reminiscent of the Glock design, one full size and one compact (which looks great for concealed carry). I carry a Glock 23 (.40 SW) myself and while it has a respectable recoil as compared to the 9mm it is nothing I can't handle and I do not hesitate to recommend it. I also think .40 is here to stay due to market proliferation and how cheap the ammo is (in target grade it is cheaper than .38 were I live). Of course when you are talking about concealed carry take into account your dress. I bought my Glock in Winter. Now that it is Summer, I have to leave it in the truck most of the time. I am now saving up for a surplus Makarov or maybe a Kel Tec so that I can have something I can carry no matter how I am dressed. Your climate, frame and wardrobe may differ, but that is something to take into account.
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  • texas1985
    i am a pretty big guy, i would like to also find a "summer gun" because i wear nothing more than a shirt ans shorts when it is hot outside
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