What gun should I buy? This is a question that I get asked a lot. My first question is, What is the intended use? Most people are asking about their first carry gun or home defense gun. While Im quickly to suggest a Glock 19 or 17, depending on the person and their intended use. I also make it a point to tell them to go rent as many guns as they can. Oh, a 9mm and not a .40? Why not something with more stopping power? This is yet another question I see often. Some people will listen to my advise and stay with the 9mm suggestion. Others will feel a need to get the largest caliber they think they can control. Im a big guy and I can control every caliber Ive fired. I can even shoot a 12ga shotgun one handed without issues. This doesnt mean its practical or ideal. One of the biggest advantages of 9mm is follow-up shots. Sure, the .45 is a smooth shooter with more of a rolling push than a sharp snap. But it still has more recoil. Remember that physics still applies, even if youre shooting a $4,000 .45. A secondary benefit to 9mm is capacity. If bullets are opportunities to stop a fight, dont you want more opportunities? We know, through science and AARs from shooting incidents, that critical hits to the CNS (central nervous system) are what stop fights. Getting hit in other areas may stop a fight, if theres enough psychological impact to the attacker, but more times than not youre waiting for blood loss. Waiting for blood loss can take some time, if ever. In fact, the person may die of an infection days later instead of even bleeding out. So hits are what count, and hits to the CNS are what stop fights. Live in a state that limits magazine capacity to 10 rounds? 9mm still has the benefit of being faster to shoot. Its also cheaper to shoot. Ive attached a picture of what I keep for home defense. Its a Glock 17 RTF2 with a X300 Ultra light, Warren Tactical night sights, 3lbs Connector, internal polishing, Jentra Plug, extended slide stop, extended magazine release, and a 33 round Glock magazine. I own a .45, a 10mm, a shotgun, and a AR. My long guns are not good options for me because I have kids, and I may need to have a hand free to carry kids or manipulate items. Having the weapon mounted light is crucial to one handed weapon manipulation. Having a 33 round magazine also allows me to worry less about ever having to reload. I dont know about you guys, but the last thing I want to worry about is running out of rounds, especially if I only have one hand free. Would another gun work? Most likely. But I pick my tools for their intended purpose. My G17 has a purpose of allowing me to use it one handed inside the home.
Posted on: Mon, 17 Mar 2014 04:22:09 +0000
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