Handguns

[Flench]

What would you guy's recommend for a small handgun that can fit in your pocket ? My 1911 9mm is to big to carry all the time . I need something cheap but that well do the job . Been having two guy's threatening me and after the one get's out of jail he told me to watch my back . So I need something but money is short .

[-ammo-]

When I delivered pizza for a small time joint in Goldsboro NC (I needed the money as an E-5 with 3 babies), I bought a stainless Rossi snubnose 38.  Tough, durable, and reliable.  Fit in my jeans pocket with adequate firepower.  I kept it loaded with +P ammo.  Hard to beat a revolver for dependability.

[Flench]

When I delivered pizza for a small time joint in Goldsboro NC (I needed the money as an E-5 with 3 babies), I bought a stainless Rossi snubnose 38.  Tough, durable, and reliable.  Fit in my jeans pocket with adequate firepower.  I kept it loaded with +P ammo.  Hard to beat a revolver for dependability.

You got a link or pic of it ? and what is +P ammo ?

[-ammo-]

+P ammo is a step up from standard .38 cal ammo.  Not quite as potent as .357 magnum ammo

[Flench]

+P ammo is a step up from standard .38 cal ammo.  Not quite as potent as .357 magnum ammo

I see . Thanks -ammo-

[-ammo-]

This revolver cost me about $220 at the time, but this was 1996....  Prior to that I "carried" a stainless Ruger Redhawk in .44 Magnum under the seat.  Not the best solution for self defense hence my decision to purchase the aforementioned Rossi.

[Flench]

This revolver cost me about $220 at the time, but this was 1996....  Prior to that I "carried" a stainless Ruger Redhawk in .44 Magnum under the seat.  Not the best solution for self defense hence my decision to purchase the aforementioned Rossi.

Sounds like the way to go . I well go to the pawn shop tomorrow and see that they get for one .

[Brooke]

I'd get this because of cost ($209) and size (easily put in a pocket):



http://northamericanarms.com/firearms/lr/lr.html

Here's someone shooting with it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MihQcJMy8OI

Regarding the .22 for self defense, here is what actual self-defense data indicates as opposed to people's feelings on the matter:

"The results I got from the study lead me to believe that there really isn't that much difference between most defensive handgun rounds and calibers. None is a death ray, but most work adequately...even the lowly .22s. . . . Caliber really isn't all that important. Take a look at the data. I hope it helps you decide what weapon to carry. No matter which gun you choose, pick one that is reliable and train with it until you can get fast accurate hits. Nothing beyond that really matters!"

http://www.buckeyefirearms.org/handgun-stopping-power

[-ammo-]

OK, so I am curious -  WTF Flench?  Why is  a jailbird threatening you?  Not meaning to get off topic and better to communicate via PM.  

BL:  I wish you the best and protect yourself!

[Slash27]

PM me Flench.

[Flench]

I'd get this because of cost ($209) and size (easily put in a pocket):

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http://northamericanarms.com/firearms/lr/lr.html

Here's someone shooting with it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MihQcJMy8OI

Regarding the .22 for self defense, here is what actual self-defense data indicates as opposed to people's feelings on the matter:

"The results I got from the study lead me to believe that there really isn't that much difference between most defensive handgun rounds and calibers. None is a death ray, but most work adequately...even the lowly .22s. . . . Caliber really isn't all that important. Take a look at the data. I hope it helps you decide what weapon to carry. No matter which gun you choose, pick one that is reliable and train with it until you can get fast accurate hits. Nothing beyond that really matters!"

http://www.buckeyefirearms.org/handgun-stopping-power

That would be better in my pocket . I seen one online that shot a 410 round but it was $300 buck's and I can not pay that . Not sure if I could hold something that small with that big of round anyway . I well check that one out as well .

[Flench]

OK, so I am curious -  WTF Flench?  Why is  a jailbird threatening you?  Not meaning to get off topic and better to communicate via PM. 

BL:  I wish you the best and protect yourself!

Long story -ammo- . I well PM you later .
PM otw Slash

[Brooke]

Been having two guy's threatening me

Might also be wise to contact the police and let them know about it, and maybe have a lawyer send the thugs a letter stating that they can be subject civil suits if that behavior continues.  It puts them on notice that other people know the situation and are involved, so even an idiot can understand that there can be consequences if threats continue and that if anything did happen to you, he would be the first one looked at.  That is often an effective disincentive.

[Flench]

Might also be wise to contact the police and let them know about it, and maybe have a lawyer send the thugs a letter stating that they can be subject civil suits if that behavior continues.  It puts them on notice that other people know the situation and are involved, so even an idiot can understand that there can be consequences if threats continue and that if anything did happen to you, he would be the first one looked at.  That is often an effective disincentive.

Did that yesterday . The cop's well be picking one up in the next few day's .

[-ammo-]

Might also be wise to contact the police and let them know about it, and maybe have a lawyer send the thugs a letter stating that they can be subject civil suits if that behavior continues.  It puts them on notice that other people know the situation and are involved, so even an idiot can understand that there can be consequences if threats continue and that if anything did happen to you, he would be the first one looked at.  That is often an effective disincentive.

+1 on this advice.