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wyf 
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Posted: 7/31/10 2:55 AM
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Three good gun choices I would go with the sig or usp or anything in 45 acp or at the very least 40 s&w and glasers are in my opinion the best frangible rounds.
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Chirokai
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Posted: 7/30/10 6:58 AM
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All good points on the ammo type, guys. I do live in a condo apt at this point and have a common wall with neighbors. Wouldn't want them to be on the bad side of things.
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goanra
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Posted: 7/29/10 11:34 AM
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I've used Glaser "Saf-T Slugs" since the early 80s. They are great for folks with neighbors. The "Blue' are jacketed, compressed 12 shot with a nylon ball for a round nose to
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Brad270
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Posted: 7/29/10 9:42 AM
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I agree that frangible ammo is a good option for home defense. Chirokai is looking at semi auto pistols and when he finds one he likes, he should test to make sure his new pistol will reliably feed the
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whitehood
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Posted: 7/29/10 7:36 AM
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If you're worried about overpenetration in an apartment, then a revolver with frangibles like Glaser's make a lot more sense. I think the shotshell thing is more of a gimmick than something of
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tigwelder56
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Posted: 7/28/10 10:30 PM
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I have to agree with WH. The Judge is a nice revolver, and alot of fun to shoot but the .410 shot shell for home defense leaves alot to be desired. If your plan was to use .45 LC loads designed for self
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robalan
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Posted: 7/28/10 10:02 PM
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I don't own a Judge, but I am impressed by the possibilities. The combination of shot and 45s could be very effective. I think one or two 410 followed by 45s would be effective. One of the things
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whitehood
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Posted: 7/28/10 9:24 PM
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Bad idea. The Judge won't generate the fps that a regular shotgun will and beyond 10 to 15 feet the pattern will not be effective.
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robalan
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Posted: 7/28/10 5:36 PM
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I like handguns. If you decide to get a shotgun consider the Taurus Judge. The 410 it shoots does not have the firepower of a 12, but it will certainly get the job done and you will have less home improvement to do later. :-)
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Brad270
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Posted: 7/28/10 12:27 PM
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Chirokai:
What I am suggesting is that when you find the handgun you like, explore different ammo for home defense. Whatever caliber you get, low velocity rounds can be made or purchased for that
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Chirokai
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Posted: 7/28/10 11:33 AM
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Brad:
so I guess you suggest something in the 9mm range instead of the .40? I considered the shotgun and maybe in the future will go that route but for now it won't work for me in the other category
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Brad270
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Posted: 7/28/10 10:49 AM
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Another consideration is the type of ammo you want to use For home defense, You will want something that won't travel through your walls and cause collateral damage. That would involve choosing
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beltbuckle
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Posted: 7/27/10 9:03 PM
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I also like all three of your choices.
Just to for some variety I'll pick the USP as my recommendation. The only reason I'd choose it over the Sig is aesthetics.
Oh and in before someone says buy a glock!
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robalan
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Posted: 7/27/10 7:37 PM
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I like Sig too. I think there are a lot of things to consider when buying a gun for home defense. It would be a do idea to do some research and thought to it if you have not already done so. The purchase
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goanra
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Posted: 7/27/10 1:14 PM
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Three good choices there. I'd like the Sig 226 myself since I like everything about them in a duty size sidearm.
The HK just didn't work for me. The Beretta 92 series is a classic and
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Chirokai
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Posted: 7/27/10 12:34 PM
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I am a first time buyer interested in a handgun for the main purposes of home defense and recreational firing. I have narrowed it down to three choices: a beretta 92, HK USP and a Sig p226. The thing
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