Getting ready to excercise my 2nd Amendment rights .... suggestions?

Half century old, it's about time I own a decent sidearm. Went to a gun show over the weekend, and saw tons of options.

I want something that the ammo is comparatively innexpensive for, but can still be considered a decent defensive weapon. I'll be going after a carry permit, and will likely head to the range a good bit (thus, the need for cheap ammo).

I'm leaning very much towards a 9mm, and the Rugers have caught my eye. Anybody out there own one that can tell me if it's a decent weapon? Also open to other suggestions.

I have a Keltec P-11 9mm. It is a great gun that is small and easy to carry. The only downside is it has no safety, just a longer trigger pull. I've had it for years and never had any issues with it.

I've got a new Ruger SR9. I love the feel of the gun. Fits my hand great. They also make it in a compact size, SR9C, in black, stainless and O.D. colors. I prefer the stainless, less upkeep. I also own a pre69 Browning 9mm Hi-Power. I have the 15 round mags for it as it was made in 1969. Newer guns in California can only hold 10 rounds. You can buy larger mags for the SR9 though. I also find that reloading the 9mm are fairly easy and not too expensive. Which ever gun you buy make sure you buy good ammo! I use Winchester Ranger Law Enforcement ammo for carry rounds and Winchester white box for plinking! Buy it by the case, it's cheaper! Good luck with your choice. Keith

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PS, here's a link that I used to help me with my choice for the Ruger SR9
[URL]http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/18/ruger-sr9-new-polymer-framed-9mm/[/URL]

Matt,
I have owned a few but my Beretta px4 storms are my favorites. I have 9mm and 40. I bought the 40 a few years ago when all the ammo was in short supply. The only Ammo I could find around here was 40s. No 9mm,38,45 or 380 anywhere. After I shot the 40 I was so impressed that I traded my S&W 9mm in on the px4 in 9mm. Although 99% of the time I carry my NAA Pug 22 mag. You are welcome to come down and shoot anything I own just let me know.

Kevin

Seems like everyone and the horse they rode in on are into semi autos, I prefer revolvers, since I am not a spray and pray kind of guy. I actually enjoy Taurus firearms, when they started off they were copies of smiths, I like them and have no trouble with them at all, I own 8 revolvers, had one semi but sold it, along time ago and one rifle a skis with 30 round clip, and pistol clip, bayonet still attached. Need to get another hunting rifle. Got one picked out I think, a Ruger No. 1 tropical in .375 win mag or .375 h&h. Taurus firearms are good and you get a 1 year membership to the NRA

My primary carry is a CZ...

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and a PX4 .40 for backup and I highly suggest investing in a good holster.
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I don't want to start a fight but i was talking to my wife last night about this thread and i am so happy i live in a country where there is no need to carry a gun for defense , hell were i live i don't even lock my doors at night

I got steyr m40 its a good gun spent over a thousand rounds not the first jam but the spring in a clip broke.and a holster makes all the differance

[B]My Sidearm of choice, and one you could never go wrong with, the dependable M-1911-A Colt .45 ACP Automatic..........[/B]

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[B]The one pictured above, with it's original holster, is a 1915 model, that my Great Grand Father on my Mom's side, used in World War I, at the Battle of Belleau Wood, as a Sergeant in the U.S.M.C., the first major battle the United States fought in during WWI.........[/B]

[B]Even after 96 years, this Sidearm still packs a wallop, and is always kept within reach for the defense of my home, and those in it, and i will never hesitate to use it if need be.........[/B]

[B]So far, that day has never come, and hopefully never will..........[/B]

When I looked at everything available I ended up with a GLOCK 19. And some hollow points.

[QUOTE=up north AL;463587]I don't want to start a fight but i was talking to my wife last night about this thread and i am so happy i live in a country where there is no need to carry a gun for defense , hell were i live i don't even lock my doors at night[/QUOTE]
There are many nights when we go to bed without the doors being locked, many times the cars are unlocked, and my wife drives a Benz, I keep my firearms in a huge safe in the garage. There are far more lethal items in my home. I live in a highly populated area and often take walks at night, I carry a walking stick for use against possible animal attack, I am glad that I live where I do where I can still have the liberty to do as I please, if I were to complain at all it would be about the political correctness that is ruining not only my country, but many nations of this world. The values of the country that were evident when I was born have continually been eroded away by the perverts and morally degenerate who have been elected by a populace who have given up the option of self sufficiency for the slavery of a governmental hand out.

The perfect side arm IMO would be a 22mag in automatic.. just a nasty bullet

[QUOTE=Broilermaker;463715]There are many nights when we go to bed without the doors being locked, many times the cars are unlocked, and my wife drives a Benz, I keep my firearms in a huge safe in the garage. There are far more lethal items in my home. I live in a highly populated area and often take walks at night, I carry a walking stick for use against possible animal attack, I am glad that I live where I do where I can still have the liberty to do as I please, [B]if I were to complain at all it would be about the political correctness that is ruining not only my country, but many nations of this world. The values of the country that were evident when I was born have continually been eroded away by the perverts and morally degenerate who have been elected by a populace who have given up the option of self sufficiency for the slavery of a governmental hand out.[/[/B]QUOTE]

[B][SIZE=5]Hear hear!!!!![/SIZE][/B]

The phrase gained newfound popularity on May 20, 2000, when veteran actor and NRA president Charlton Heston capped a speech at the 129th NRA convention in Charlotte, North Carolina by concluding:
“ For the next six months, [presidential candidate and Vice President of the United States Al Gore] is going to smear you as the enemy. He will slander you as gun-toting, knuckle-dragging, bloodthirsty maniacs who stand in the way of a safer America. Will you remain silent? I will not remain silent. If we are going to stop this, then it is vital to every law-abiding gun owner in America to register to vote and show up at the polls on election day. ”
Near the end of his remarks, Heston paused to pick up a replica of Sharps buffalo rifle and continued:[4]
“ So, as we set out this year to defeat the divisive forces that would take freedom away, I want to say those fighting words for everyone within the sound of my voice to hear and to heed, and especially for you, Mr. Gore: 'From my cold, dead hands!'[5] ”
— Charlton Heston, May 20, 2000

[QUOTE=up north AL;463587]I am so happy i live in a country where there is no need to carry a gun for defense , hell were i live i don't even lock my doors at night[/QUOTE]

No '[I]need[/I]' here either Al. But I sure value the freedom to choose. A very special lady friend of mine lives in Quill Lake, Saskatchewan, a cummunity of @400 people. Last week, their Credit Union was robbed at gunpoint. Turned out to be a local. I told her "how could that be? ... guns are not allowed there". Was a good thing the criminal didn't start shooting. He would have encountered little resistance.

[QUOTE=Broilermaker;463715]There are many nights when we go to bed without the doors being locked, many times the cars are unlocked, and my wife drives a Benz, I keep my firearms in a huge safe in the garage. There are far more lethal items in my home. I live in a highly populated area and often take walks at night, I carry a walking stick for use against possible animal attack, I am glad that I live where I do where I can still have the liberty to do as I please, if I were to complain at all it would be about the political correctness that is ruining not only my country, but many nations of this world. The values of the country that were evident when I was born have continually been eroded away by the perverts and morally degenerate who have been elected by a populace who have given up the option of self sufficiency for the slavery of a governmental hand out.[/QUOTE]

So well stated! Thank you Robert!

By the way, I'm still deciding on what to get .. still leaning towards the 9mm ... but also valuing all of the opinions posted on this topic. Keep 'em coming!

we can own guns and rifles legally but we have to register them so we do have the right to have firearms and many folks do ,my brother has a least five different rifles and one hand gun but all are used for hunting .

i think the point i was trying to make is where i live i feel so safe and i do not feel the need to arm myself for self defense and i am sure there are many folks in the US that feel the same .


again not trying to start a fight or argument just how i feel .

My only pistol i ever owned was one of these T/C Contenders in .35 Remington .. rated to kill a moose at 150 yards.. mine didn't have the muzzle brake so the kick was much much more.. 44mag is a joke to this thing..

[URL]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIe3TYjLcZ0&feature=related[/URL]

Tc contenders were cool I remember those, need a different caliber, drop in a different barrel, single shot though, another option is there is a company that is making "mare's legs" basically cut down winchesters with an enlarged loop, I will post a website when I come home from work later today

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Here is the T/C in 30-06

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That 30-06 is bad a$$$$$$

It is a single shot but in trained hands it doesn't miss.. here is a video of one in .223 remington hitting the target at 300 yards.. it is a pistol as you need a pistol permit to buy it.

[URL]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCZw43KMHJI&feature=related[/URL]

Getting ready to buy a Rock River AR in the.223 or .308 have not decided yet. Saw at a gun show last weekend they come in a .456 Slocom.

Should be able to protect the homestead. LOL!!!
Greg

This would be fun rossi's ranch hand visit [url]www.rossiusa.com[/url] or if ammo is to costly check out henry's mare's leg [url]www.henryrepeatingarms.com[/url] either would make someone think twice