Gonna buy a handgun

[Charon]

If you like Berattas but don't like the $$$, try a Taurus knockoff. I have a 92c (the compact version) that has shot fine since I bought it. I think I paid about $400 for it though, but I didn't shop around all that much at the time.

Charon

[AKDejaVu]

I have a Barretta .40S&W that I'm quite happy with.  I like the punch that a .40 packs a bit more than the 9mm.  Of course... the .45 is the gun to go with if you're serious about reversing something's direction.

AKDejaVu

[Raubvogel]

I bought a Daewoo 9mm that was basically a Beretta 92S clone. Picked it up for around $350...but that was like 8 years ago. It felt and shot amazingly well for the price. I put probably about 500 rounds through it with no problems. Dunno if they're even made anymore, but might be worth looking into. I preferred it over the Beretta and carried it for a year or so.

(don't let people laugh at you when they find out it's made by Daewoo hehehe)

[SOB]

[Animal]

Dude, just get a dagger.

A gun is a lame substitute for courage.
But if you MUST have one, Beretta or Glock are the ones to go with. For you I recomend .40 thats what you can handle, for the other Assassins, 9mm or less.

If its legal in your state, then try to get a 5-7.

[midnight Target]

These are good, but I think they'll run you a little more than $400.

[Wilbus]

Staga and Sob have posted two very good pictures, otherwise the only true choice would be a Deagle though

Would guess it's pretty expensive though.

[Viper17]

My grandpa says he got his luger of a dead german officer.
Dont mess with my grandpa:D

[Elfenwolf]

Real men use Chinese Fighting Stars for self defense. Guns are for rutabagas.

[Ozark]

WOW.. Lot of opinions here. Hell, that’s why they make different types of handguns.

It’s just a tool. Same as a knife, shovel, crow bar and the BFC. Now, how do you want to use the tool? Heck, I love punching holes in cardboard. Fun sport too. Think about the cost of filling the cardboard full of holes, that is a major factor in the cost.

What ever you decide, Dune has great advice, take a professional firearms class. We, our department, conduct approx. 24 hour of training each year with the Range Master. Plus, one on one classes. (not counting basic training)

If you keep it in a vehicle and your ever pulled over or have an concealed weapon on your person, be sure to tell the officer you have a weapon when he or she walks up to chat. That alone will save you some problems. Trust me! Finding an undeclared weapon pisses off the vast majority of LEO’s (law enforcement officers).

[GRUNHERZ]

I really like the Beretta 92F 9mm and also some S&W .40 that I had a chance to shoot some time ago. I did not like any of the Glocks as I find their squarish grip kind of annoying and it was less accurate to me than the Beretta. Beretta is my favorite as it shoots well, is accurate plus it looks so damn good especially the Inox (silver) ones.  But it's over the 300-400 its more like 600-700 new.

Here' a 92FS Inox, beautiful!

[Gunthr]

Get a trigger lock. Keep the ammo  separate if you don't need to keep it ready.  Plan on your boys looking for it one day when you aren't around.

All I need for home and carrying is my model 60 S&W which is a 5-shot stainless steel .38 cal snub nose - just a belly gun.

I always take it fishing if I'm by myself. If I hook into a big dolphin or whatever, I can bring it alongside on the wire leader and cap it.

[Elfenwolf]

Gunthr, you shoot Dolphins??? That's cruel dude. Now I'm REALLY in favor of gun control!!! Poor Flipper.

[aknimitz]

HIGHLY recommend this guy here, I have one and absolutely love it.

Nim

[Gunthr]

Oh, you are an ankle biter, Elfenwolfy