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[DocE3Gun]

Looking for a pistol recommendation, have owned rifles and shotguns for hunting, I recently purchased an RV and plan to do some camping in remore area so the pistol will be for personal protect reasons and moreso against 2 legged beasts than 4 legged ones. I've shot pistols in the past but not for a while, I stopped by a bass pro shop yesterday and looked at a few ruger 9mm and glocks , they were lower cost and probably looking to spend up to $350 if I can get a decent pistol for that price. But did learn some pistols are setup for either right or left hand and some are universal, I'm a lefty and wife is a righty, I'd like to teach her how to use the pistol. I'm thinking of one with a magazine as opposed to a revolver but open to both. This will not be for concealed carry.

thanks

I would recommend looking into a IWI Masada and the IWI Masada Slim handguns. While I have several Glocks and really like them, I can find a Masada for less money and it shoots exceptionally well while being optic ready without a higher MSRP. The Masada Slim is easy to conceal carry, but still large enough to feel comfortable in the hands while plinking.

There are occasional deals on S&W M&P 9mm pistols. One advantage would be the ability to buy the M&P22 .22lr pistol to train with. There used to be an ISSC M22 that was a .22lr Glock clone you could buy as well if you wanted a .22 trainer for a Glock.

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[MountainGoat]

Looking for a pistol recommendation, have owned rifles and shotguns for hunting, I recently purchased an RV and plan to do some camping in remore area so the pistol will be for personal protect reasons and moreso against 2 legged beasts than 4 legged ones. I've shot pistols in the past but not for a while, I stopped by a bass pro shop yesterday and looked at a few ruger 9mm and glocks , they were lower cost and probably looking to spend up to $350 if I can get a decent pistol for that price. But did learn some pistols are setup for either right or left hand and some are universal, I'm a lefty and wife is a righty, I'd like to teach her how to use the pistol. I'm thinking of one with a magazine as opposed to a revolver but open to both. This will not be for concealed carry.

thanks

gtdist.com has used Glocks for under $350.

 

[DocE3Gun]

gtdist.com has used Glocks for under $350.

Make sure to check shipping prices to your local FFL and now what your local FFL charges for transfers on guns they aren’t selling. People have been known to pay $50 for insured shipping and a $50 transfer….making that trade-in Glock run $450 before it’s over.

 

[MountainGoat]

Make sure to check shipping prices to your local FFL and now what your local FFL charges for transfers on guns they aren’t selling. People have been known to pay $50 for insured shipping and a $50 transfer….making that trade-in Glock run $450 before it’s over.

Looks like they charge $15 shipping and my guy charges $15 transfer in this great state. Who knows what Colorado does. ?

 

[Langwilliams]

There's far more experienced guys that me on here but I'll throw this out: smaller guns are easy to conceal and carry but are less accurate (for us non professionals) an no fun to practice with (they are light an can jump around in your hand). If someone travels with you it would be good for you both to take a safety class an practice a lot with what ever you buy. A few hundred rounds each minimum. You can get dummy rounds to safely practice loading magazines an then loading the weapon without fear of it going off.

Revolvers are simple an reliable. No mags to load an no safeties. You pull the trigger it goes bang. They have a long heavy trigger pull an that's the safety. It 's almost impossible to accidently fire one. Pulling the hammer back really shortens the trigger pull an makes it touchy but you wouldn't store it like that.

For an affordable option I like the Ruger LC9 but I had the striker fired an it was good. I've never tried the new hammer fired, it could be a long trigger pull. Springfield XD9 is solid an affordable.

I would avoid .380. I haven't owned one in a long time but ammo was expensive compared to 9mm an sometimes hard to find.

 

[9zero1790]

home protection my vote is shotgun. in a manageable size, gauge, and with a flash light on it. hard to beat. a hit with one round of buck shot can be like several hits from a 9mm all at once. get one that will hold six rounds or more. a youth model shotgun is great in the house. shorter length but still benefit of being larger than a handgun but not so big you cant move with or hide with it. a pistol grip maybe good for some. i prefer a pump. the "rick rack" of a pump action is enough warning to any creeps and thugs. if they keep coming after being made aware you have a scatter gun waiting on them - then understand they intend to harm you / your loved ones, are hardened cold murders, and they are not present to steal items / leave with just the cash. dont hesitate. the type of person that is not fleeing from a shot gun cocking is surely not going to hesitate.

 

[dtech]

I boondocked (full-time) for 12 years, 4,000+ nights in my RV, 64 nights in the backcountry of the US. I write articles and present shows at RV shows in the western US. One of the articles I wrote addresses some of the talking points you shared. May this article will answer some of your questions for you and your wife.

https://www.truckcampermagazine.com/newbie-articles/personal-safety-for-truck-campers-part-1/

Were you ever in a situation where you felt concerns for you safety ? In 40 yrs of camping with a good deal of backpacking to remote areas I've only encountered 2 instances where I wanted/needed to put distance between a person. With the huge increase in back country use assume it's accompanied by more unsavory types using the backcountry.

 

[Doc]

home protection my vote is shotgun. in a manageable size, gauge, and with a flash light on it. hard to beat. a hit with one round of buck shot can be like several hits from a 9mm all at once. get one that will hold six rounds or more. a youth model shotgun is great in the house. shorter length but still benefit of being larger than a handgun but not so big you cant move with or hide with it. a pistol grip maybe good for some. i prefer a pump. the "rick rack" of a pump action is enough warning to any creeps and thugs. if they keep coming after being made aware you have a scatter gun waiting on them - then understand they intend to harm you / your loved ones, are hardened cold murders, and they are not present to steal items / leave with just the cash. dont hesitate. the type of person that is not fleeing from a shot gun cocking is surely not going to hesitate.

Mine Too ! I have an ithaca 12 gauge, that I sent to the factory. It was rebarreled, Parkerized, and fitted with a youth stock .

 

[9zero1790]

Mine Too ! I have an ithaca 12 gauge, that I sent to the factory. It was rebarreled, Parkerized, and fitted with a youth stock .

i didnt know ithaca was still going!

 

[Chris M]

home protection my vote is shotgun. in a manageable size, gauge, and with a flash light on it. hard to beat. a hit with one round of buck shot can be like several hits from a 9mm all at once. get one that will hold six rounds or more. a youth model shotgun is great in the house. shorter length but still benefit of being larger than a handgun but not so big you cant move with or hide with it. a pistol grip maybe good for some. i prefer a pump. the "rick rack" of a pump action is enough warning to any creeps and thugs. if they keep coming after being made aware you have a scatter gun waiting on them - then understand they intend to harm you / your loved ones, are hardened cold murders, and they are not present to steal items / leave with just the cash. dont hesitate. the type of person that is not fleeing from a shot gun cocking is surely not going to hesitate.

I'm not a fan of the "rick-rack" sound as a deterrent as that means you have space for one more round in your weapon. In my head I've always thought I'd want the extra round already there and to not waste valuable time chambering a round. But that's only the opinion of a grumpy old man.

I always cringe when I see TV shows and movies with people forever making a big deal out of chambering a round in whatever weapon they have on them. I realize it's for dramatic effect, but that still just grates on my nerves.

 

[DHMag]

Looking for a pistol recommendation, have owned rifles and shotguns for hunting, I recently purchased an RV and plan to do some camping in remore area so the pistol will be for personal protect reasons and moreso against 2 legged beasts than 4 legged ones. I've shot pistols in the past but not for a while, I stopped by a bass pro shop yesterday and looked at a few ruger 9mm and glocks , they were lower cost and probably looking to spend up to $350 if I can get a decent pistol for that price. But did learn some pistols are setup for either right or left hand and some are universal, I'm a lefty and wife is a righty, I'd like to teach her how to use the pistol. I'm thinking of one with a magazine as opposed to a revolver but open to both. This will not be for concealed carry.

thanks

As a Ruger fanboy, i would not recommend a Ruger pistol to an inexperienced shooter. Bought my wife a Security 9 last year and had to spend some time with it to make it work for my wife. On the other hand, i carry a Ruger SR9 that has been flawless since i bought it in 2012.

 

[DHMag]

sigh.... damn range brass. Accidentally picked up some off brand brass from Serbia. smaller flash hole than WIN brass. Primer was stuck half way deprimed, couldnt advance the press, this is what happpens when you force it...smh

 

[DocE3Gun]

I'm not a fan of the "rick-rack" sound as a deterrent as that means you have space for one more round in your weapon. In my head I've always thought I'd want the extra round already there and to not waste valuable time chambering a round. But that's only the opinion of a grumpy old man.

I always cringe when I see TV shows and movies with people forever making a big deal out of chambering a round in whatever weapon they have on them. I realize it's for dramatic effect, but that still just grates on my nerves.

It’s also a sound that immediately gives away your position, removing any advantage you had there.

 

[MountainGoat]

I'm not a fan of the "rick-rack" sound as a deterrent as that means you have space for one more round in your weapon. In my head I've always thought I'd want the extra round already there and to not waste valuable time chambering a round. But that's only the opinion of a grumpy old man.

I always cringe when I see TV shows and movies with people forever making a big deal out of chambering a round in whatever weapon they have on them. I realize it's for dramatic effect, but that still just grates on my nerves.

True but keep in mind many shotguns are not drop safe with a round in the chamber. Some are, like my 590A1.

 

[Doc]

i didnt know ithaca was still going!

It’s not, mine is 50 years old and refurbished by Ithaca …

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