well,I looked at some selfdefense bullets and decided I want a.....40 s&w.I think I want a revolver but I still don't know.If I get a revolver it will be either a charter arms pitbull or a taurus 405.My budget is $550 and under and I haven't completely decided against a semi-auto.Hmmmm.....I know what I,ll do I'll just get a desert eagle and scare anyone who messes with me!haha!
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There are no revolvers chambered in .40 S&W that I am aware of.
If you have decided you want a single-stack .40, then look at the Kahr CM-40 and the S&W Shield in .40.
See which one feels better in your hand. See if you can rent a smallish .40 at a range before buying one.
I shot about 100 rounds of 9mm through a Kahr CW9 and the web of my hand was red and sore afterwards. Shot really well, though. I can imagine that a .40 would be worse.
Edit - guess I was wrong. Charter Arms and Taurus make revolvers chambered in .40.
If you have decided you want a single-stack .40, then look at the Kahr CM-40 and the S&W Shield in .40.
See which one feels better in your hand. See if you can rent a smallish .40 at a range before buying one.
I shot about 100 rounds of 9mm through a Kahr CW9 and the web of my hand was red and sore afterwards. Shot really well, though. I can imagine that a .40 would be worse.
Edit - guess I was wrong. Charter Arms and Taurus make revolvers chambered in .40.
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The Taurus is also chambered in 40 S&W. Would think either would pack a lot of hand sting shooting them being lightweight and short barreled.
After saying the above I searched the interweb and found this - might help with your decision:
http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2011/05/robert-farago/new-taurus-405-445-because-your-hand-doesnt-sting-enough-at-the-range/
After saying the above I searched the interweb and found this - might help with your decision:
http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2011/05/robert-farago/new-taurus-405-445-because-your-hand-doesnt-sting-enough-at-the-range/
You might consider the Kahr PM40.
For concealed carry the width of the handgun seems to be more critical to me than the other dimensions (within reason).
Caliber: .40 S&W
Capacity: 5+1, 6+1 (magazine with grip extension)
Operation: Trigger cocking DAO; lock breech; "Browning - type" recoil lug; passive striker block; no magazine disconnect
Barrel: 3.0", polygonal rifling; 1 - 16 right-hand twist
Length O/A: 5.47"
Height: 4.0"
Slide Width: .94"
Weight: Pistol 15.8 ounces, Magazine 1.9 ounces
I do not know whether it falls within your price range though.
I own one. It shoots reliably and accurately.
They offer the CW40 which is a little larger and less expensive.
Caliber: .40 S&W
Capacity: 6+1
Operation: Trigger cocking DAO; lock breech; "Browning - type" recoil lug; passive striker block; no magazine disconnect
Barrel: 3.6", conventional rifling; 1-16 right-hand twist
Length O/A: 6.36"
Height: 4.62"
Slide Width: .94"
Weight: Pistol 16.8 ounces
I can not find what the width of the Charter Arms Pitbull is. I'm guessing the cylinder has got to be close to 1.5" wide, since a S&W .38 5-shot cylinder is 1.36" wide.
For concealed carry the width of the handgun seems to be more critical to me than the other dimensions (within reason).
Caliber: .40 S&W
Capacity: 5+1, 6+1 (magazine with grip extension)
Operation: Trigger cocking DAO; lock breech; "Browning - type" recoil lug; passive striker block; no magazine disconnect
Barrel: 3.0", polygonal rifling; 1 - 16 right-hand twist
Length O/A: 5.47"
Height: 4.0"
Slide Width: .94"
Weight: Pistol 15.8 ounces, Magazine 1.9 ounces
I do not know whether it falls within your price range though.
I own one. It shoots reliably and accurately.
They offer the CW40 which is a little larger and less expensive.
Caliber: .40 S&W
Capacity: 6+1
Operation: Trigger cocking DAO; lock breech; "Browning - type" recoil lug; passive striker block; no magazine disconnect
Barrel: 3.6", conventional rifling; 1-16 right-hand twist
Length O/A: 6.36"
Height: 4.62"
Slide Width: .94"
Weight: Pistol 16.8 ounces
I can not find what the width of the Charter Arms Pitbull is. I'm guessing the cylinder has got to be close to 1.5" wide, since a S&W .38 5-shot cylinder is 1.36" wide.
Sparks1957
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Yeah, the quote above doesn't exactly reek of responsibility and maturity does it?