Inspectorlee
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I would like to say hi to all the forum members here. This is my first post so please cut me some slack if I mess up. If my verbage sounds funny, it is because I am not a gun guy (yet!).
I am in the market for a new gun and am pretty clueless as what to get. It will be mostly for self-defense and may be used for the impromptu hunting trip (small game only). I have only recently fired a handgun a few months ago with my cousin. We fired two semi-auto's, a Glock and a Sig Sauer (we used one box of ammo). I was under the impression that they were both 9mm but later found out that they were in fact both actually .40 semi's. I actually like the Sig Sauer better because it had some heft to it and helped with the recoil. I actually like revolvers better however though and would appreciate any help in moving in the right direction. The following are details that will affect any recommendations from knowledgable people:
1. I am 5'6", 130 lbs. Yes, I'm a skinny guy with little hands. I am not weak, nor am I super strong. When shooting the .40's mentioned above, I used a two hand grip and the recoil was very managable. I did not attempt to fire with only one hand however.
2. I would prefer a six cylinder instead of a five cylinder.
3. I have been reading some old posts (via the search) for the past three days, but am still clueless to some of the commonly used acronyms and terms. If you respond, I would appreciate if you spelled out the acronyms and define any term you think I would not understand. I am totally lost when reading past posts with sentences such as these: "I prefer the J frame" or "I recommend a 626 over what he said". I have no idea what a J frame is (I'm assuming it's a common style) or what a 626 looks like (it's a model of some manufacturer right?).
4. I am not sure what caliber to pursue. I know that recoil differs according to the amount of gunpowder that is loaded (180 grain vs. 240 grain) but assuming everything is equal, could someone rank the caliber from least recoil to most. I am not totally clueless as I know that .22's are generally considered weak in the recoil department. But I am confused as to what's the difference between a .38 and a .38 special and a .38 special +P etc.
5. This gun will be only for me. I will not share it with a spouse or anything among that nature. But please remember that I have tiny hands however. Should I change out the factory grips? Whose should I use?
6. If I take it hunting at all, it will most likely be for two trips a year at most and will only be for small game (squirrels and the like). So please don't put too much emphasis on this factor.
7. I know this will be highly debated but I would like to know which manufacturer to look at, which model (please be specific, I won't know the difference unless you guys tell me), and so on.
8. I have decided on a 4 inch barrel. Am I wrong in this choice? I saw 6" Raging Bull at a local shop and that thing is HUGE in my opinion. Way too big for me to hold and to handle the recoil in my opinion.
9. Any recommendations on where to buy besides the usual gun shop or sporting goods store?
10. If this has been covered before, I apologize. In this case, kindly point me to a webpage or some other resource so that I can make an informed decision without bothering the senior members. Thank you if you have read this far. I really do appreciate any and all replies.
Inspectorlee
I am in the market for a new gun and am pretty clueless as what to get. It will be mostly for self-defense and may be used for the impromptu hunting trip (small game only). I have only recently fired a handgun a few months ago with my cousin. We fired two semi-auto's, a Glock and a Sig Sauer (we used one box of ammo). I was under the impression that they were both 9mm but later found out that they were in fact both actually .40 semi's. I actually like the Sig Sauer better because it had some heft to it and helped with the recoil. I actually like revolvers better however though and would appreciate any help in moving in the right direction. The following are details that will affect any recommendations from knowledgable people:
1. I am 5'6", 130 lbs. Yes, I'm a skinny guy with little hands. I am not weak, nor am I super strong. When shooting the .40's mentioned above, I used a two hand grip and the recoil was very managable. I did not attempt to fire with only one hand however.
2. I would prefer a six cylinder instead of a five cylinder.
3. I have been reading some old posts (via the search) for the past three days, but am still clueless to some of the commonly used acronyms and terms. If you respond, I would appreciate if you spelled out the acronyms and define any term you think I would not understand. I am totally lost when reading past posts with sentences such as these: "I prefer the J frame" or "I recommend a 626 over what he said". I have no idea what a J frame is (I'm assuming it's a common style) or what a 626 looks like (it's a model of some manufacturer right?).
4. I am not sure what caliber to pursue. I know that recoil differs according to the amount of gunpowder that is loaded (180 grain vs. 240 grain) but assuming everything is equal, could someone rank the caliber from least recoil to most. I am not totally clueless as I know that .22's are generally considered weak in the recoil department. But I am confused as to what's the difference between a .38 and a .38 special and a .38 special +P etc.
5. This gun will be only for me. I will not share it with a spouse or anything among that nature. But please remember that I have tiny hands however. Should I change out the factory grips? Whose should I use?
6. If I take it hunting at all, it will most likely be for two trips a year at most and will only be for small game (squirrels and the like). So please don't put too much emphasis on this factor.
7. I know this will be highly debated but I would like to know which manufacturer to look at, which model (please be specific, I won't know the difference unless you guys tell me), and so on.
8. I have decided on a 4 inch barrel. Am I wrong in this choice? I saw 6" Raging Bull at a local shop and that thing is HUGE in my opinion. Way too big for me to hold and to handle the recoil in my opinion.
9. Any recommendations on where to buy besides the usual gun shop or sporting goods store?
10. If this has been covered before, I apologize. In this case, kindly point me to a webpage or some other resource so that I can make an informed decision without bothering the senior members. Thank you if you have read this far. I really do appreciate any and all replies.
Inspectorlee
,yet I feel I could carry them with ease.