Thread: Gun advice needed

Originally Posted by Bruno

I don't know much about guns, but my forum friend Gratewhitehuntr does.
This is what he had to say on the subject, a couple of years ago:

http://straightrazorpalace.com/conve...tml#post396520

That's so funny, I was reading that very post last night. I haven't seen GWH here for a while. I think he's not so active here any more?

Originally Posted by joesixpack

That's so funny, I was reading that very post last night. I haven't seen GWH here for a while. I think he's not so active here any more?

Nope. He was absent for a while, then came back, and then dropped off the map again.
I was thinking about him just now, when I searched for that post. I'll shoot him an email to see how he is doing these days.
Oh, and did you ever notice anything peculiar about this smily?

Originally Posted by Bruno

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Oh, and did you ever notice anything peculiar about this smily?

LOL, I was replying with the quote when I saw it. Too funny!

You can't go wrong with a pistol, double action,pistols can't jam, 357mag or 38 special is good, SW,Ruger,Tauras to name a few. They are not complicated and easy to carry!

Unless she plans to practice a lot....and I mean many rounds on a regular basis...I'd go with pepper spray. Pepper spray probably has more real value and is much less likely to result in serious legal considerations.

Pistols are a bit complicated when one's adrenaline is surging and fine motor skills have suddenly gone missing. If you must, a hammerless revolver, like the S&W Bodyguard in .38 special, would be the way I'd go. Easy to carry and shoot. Very reliable--won't misfeed or jam.

And forget cheap. If you really think you are going to carry to protect your life, you have to ask yourself how much your life is worth. Only $300.00? A S&W Bodyguard will run you $500...with a laser sight. And then plan to spend $50 or more in ammo per month in practice sessions. Don't forget to factor in range fees as well.

Carrying is a tough decision in my mind. I personally don't (no permit needed in Wyoming), I carry pepper spray and a cell phone. If your friend is going to make the decision to carry, she should invest in learning to use the weapon and getting educated on the legal consequences. That's my thoughts, but WTFDIK?

Originally Posted by Nix

Unless she plans to practice a lot....and I mean many rounds on a regular basis...I'd go with pepper spray. Pepper spray probably has more real value and is much less likely to result in serious legal considerations.

Pistols are a bit complicated when one's adrenaline is surging and fine motor skills have suddenly gone missing. If you must, a hammerless revolver, like the S&W Bodyguard in .38 special, would be the way I'd go. Easy to carry and shoot. Very reliable--won't misfeed or jam.

And forget cheap. If you really think you are going to carry to protect your life, you have to ask yourself how much your life is worth. Only $300.00? A S&W Bodyguard will run you $500...with a laser sight. And then plan to spend $50 or more in ammo per month in practice sessions. Don't forget to factor in range fees as well.

Carrying is a tough decision in my mind. I personally don't (no permit needed in Wyoming), I carry pepper spray and a cell phone. If your friend is going to make the decision to carry, she should invest in learning to use the weapon and getting educated on the legal consequences. That's my thoughts, but WTFDIK?

I agree wholeheartedly...

Let me just point out that she is not an inexperienced shooter. Spending time at the range is something she's more than happy to do, as well.

Right now, the pepper spray is going to be the stop-gap, but ultimately there will be a firearm in the equation.

S & W Bodyguards run in the high $300 range at the moment. A laser sight is not something I'd even consider as an add-on. It adds bulk with no real improvement in functionality (in my opinion, we'll just have to ask her, though)

There are some good, consistent thoughts in here.

No matter the object in hand, or merely the hand itself, the intent to do what is necessary must be present. Once the question of intent has been answered, then practice, practice and more practice until the body will act, consistent with one's intent, as required to answer the perceived threat. No more, no less. If she can't get to that point, don't arm her.

Pepper spray is quite good enough, but there also has to be a willingness to draw the perp in close enough to make sure that her action will end the threat, so she can calmly and purposefully dial 911 and wait for help. That also requires practice and intent. Dilute pepper spray from a distance is no better than warm spit when someone else's intent is stronger than yours.

The best thing to do is to study human behavior and awareness. Then she can read a situation, or the environment, from a long way off and not walk into something, unless she wants to.

Originally Posted by joesixpack

That's so funny, I was reading that very post last night. I haven't seen GWH here for a while. I think he's not so active here any more?

Originally Posted by Bruno

Nope. He was absent for a while, then came back, and then dropped off the map again.
I'll shoot him an email to see how he is doing these days.

I didn't hear back from him. Too bad. I wonder if he is still in his old line of work.
I only had the email address with which he registered so that might be obsolete.