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Kev Kev
First thing I would do is get familiar with your state laws.
Second thing I would do is look for a good range where you can try a few guns out.
Personally I think shotguns get talked up too much for home defense. In my opinion they are long, cumbersome, and typically have a limited capacity. Depending on how narrow your hallways, doors etc are it could be a chore to move through your house should you ever unfortunately be in that situation. Also too big to be stored in a nightstand. For that reason I think a handgun with a rail for a light is most appropriate. I personally would recommend something mid to full size like a Glock 19, Beretta 92A1, S&W M&P, or HK VP9.
Edit: wanted to add I would try out both some handguns and shotguns. If you decide a shotgun makes the most sense for you (and it might!) then there are bunch of affordable options there as well.
Mossberg 500 Retrograde, or if you want the cheapest option there is the Mossberg Maverick 88 Security. Both of these offer a super short 18.5" barrel, which will make handling it indoors far easier. If you decide it is in your budget, the Benelli M2 Tactical is a great semi-auto.
That was me since I find handguns to be best "all purpose" self defense but yeah-100% agree w/ everything you said.
If Bison wins ammo will go through the roof like it did under Osama. When Obama was in office 100 rounds of 50 bmg was 780 bucks. Under Biden I bet it will be 1000 bucks.
You can get a blemished upper and lower from PSA for around $400 total when they have them.
Got a Henry 357 . You wont regret it mate. So smooth
Lol all of them lining up the gun store in CALI and realizing we have gun laws and waiting periods
Hey at least you are not in freaking Justin Trudeau Canada like i do. Got my restricted banned by OIC/Goverment order during COVID
Got a friend who told me he picked one up at the store. Store owner gave it to him for free and said "Welcome to Texas"Woo - picked up my Hellcat last night. First transaction on gunbroker, rather than at a store. Purchase was super smooth, though I have to admit, while completely legal, felt shady going to an FFL being run from someone's garage
If it makes you feel better, I'm in Texas, but still use my AR with the bullet button...I bought a patriot pin 2 weeks before we made the decision to move to TX so never installed it, thank god...
Canadian here ?Thought I would share the newest member of my collection. My pre-ban Saiga 12
Eh?
I still haven’t received it. The whole supply chain is severely backed up. The factory is waiting for barrels. Should get it this month. Doesn’t really matter as .308 is scarce and overpriced af. I’m pretty much down to my shtf reserve stash of ammo.
Who let you in here?
Ur mom
Makes sense. She’s a very kind lady.Ur mom
Finally got an over under. Don't like wood stocks, always prefer synthetic so pickings were slim but this
Now will need to blast some clays or maybe even a pheasant in the fall...
). Kinda like DP-12 shotgun
Looks cool but definitely in the toy category (not that there is anything wrong with that
If you want a usable 5.7 pistol then Ruger 57 is the way to go IMHO.
I've heard this before but it wasn't gun related...
EviLore
if thats too political I will delete.
My first gun was a Springfield XD which was the best I could find in CA last year. I since got what I really wanted Glock 19 and a Beretta 92FS and sold it off for about $100 over what I paid...not bad for a used gun.
Best bet is to check online. Budsgunshop.com has members only deals that make it worth the price of subscription. Also gunbroker.com
