Author Topic: Handgun Madness (Read 1028 times)

SirLoin · « **on:** February 13, 2003, 05:58:08 PM »

Great...I hope the police can come out with a vest that can stop a 50 caliber slug from close range.

funkedup · « **Reply #1 on:** February 13, 2003, 06:05:24 PM »

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

ra · « **Reply #2 on:** February 13, 2003, 07:03:33 PM »

Haven't .50 cal handguns been around for a long time? Anyway, who buys S&W anymore?

ra

Gman · « **Reply #3 on:** February 13, 2003, 07:05:45 PM »

Any level 3 vest will stop it, especially if it hits the trauma plate.

.50 AE has been around in handguns for almost a decade, this is nothing really new.

BTW Sirloin, the .357 Sig, found commonly in many Sig pistols, like those used by the FBI, Secret Service, and "apparently" the Air Marshal service (I know the SigArms instructor who teaches them, he taught a course at our school) will rip through any level 2 vest, which is typically what most cops use. .357 sig isn't an overly large bullet, but it's travelling at warp speed.

capt. apathy · « **Reply #4 on:** February 13, 2003, 08:08:00 PM »

kills on one end and wounds at the other.

btw- a .22 mag will go through most vests. and while many of your BFG's (Big fluff'n Gun- desert eagle .50 ae, .454 casul, ect) may not go through a vest, they really don't need to go into your organs when chunks of your ribs are.

Dune · « **Reply #5 on:** February 13, 2003, 08:16:51 PM »

And I'm sure all the crackheads will be saving up the $900+ it'll take to buy it. And of course the want to carry around an 8.5 inch 72 ounce pistol.

Crew-served handgun.

It's a gimick that'll get most of it's use in movies, "You want to kill the super badguy? Well, you need a S&W .50 pistol."

udet · « **Reply #6 on:** February 13, 2003, 08:25:00 PM »

I want a 20mm cannon-revolver!!!!

Kanth · « **Reply #7 on:** February 13, 2003, 08:27:36 PM »

Quick question for you gun people please,

good pistol for person with small hands and weak wrists? (would be willing to wear a brace for long practice sessions)

but generally something that won't snap my hand off from recoil when fired? Also very reliable?

capt. apathy · « **Reply #8 on:** February 13, 2003, 08:33:41 PM »

9mm is a great gun. little recoil, enough power to do the job. plus if you know someone who loads their own rounds they can load you shells with less recoil. often without suffering performance.

S&W makes a 'lady smith' in 9mm it's very simular to a 6906 but it has a much smaller grip (straight stack clip instead of stagered so you sacrofice mag. capacity) but they are good quality and great for people with small hands.
the synthetic grips even come in pastel colors

personal note to S&W - please don't 'sissy up' an otherwise fine gun. it's just not right.

Kanth · « **Reply #9 on:** February 13, 2003, 08:36:31 PM »

I could just buy ammo with less recoil for it then?

(don't want to have to 'know someone' to load my gun for me, that's kinda sucky)

doh as it would so happen someone is asking the same question on agw so looking there as well:

http://agw.warbirdsiii.com/bbs/showthread.php?s=&threadid=16143

looks like i should rent various types and see which is the best fit for me.

thx help tho.

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Originally posted by capt. apathy
9mm is a great gun. little recoil, enough power to do the job. plus if you know someone who load their own rounds they can load you shells with less recoil. often without suffering performance.

capt. apathy · « **Reply #10 on:** February 13, 2003, 08:41:26 PM »

store bought ammo is fairly generic. oten with just changing powders you can bring recoil way down. for instance with for a 9mm I prefere 'blue dot' powder. I can get about 2100fps without running it too hot. on the other hand 'red dot' will give you much more recoil at under 1000 fps.

loading your own is not at all hard. virtually anyone with a reasonable attention span and the ability to follow instructions can do it cheap and easy

Kanth · « **Reply #11 on:** February 13, 2003, 08:42:12 PM »

Ya I used to load my own M16, I can't see loading a pistol being a huge task

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loading your own is not at all hard. virtually anyone with a reasonable attention span and the ability to follow instructions can do it cheap and easy

capt. apathy · « **Reply #12 on:** February 13, 2003, 08:44:40 PM »

you do know I was talking about loading your own cartriges, right?

Kanth · « **Reply #13 on:** February 13, 2003, 08:46:20 PM »

no I mistook for loading the pistol itself not loading the cartridges.

but I do now

sorry not much sleep here.

now that I look you even mentioned the powder, so I definately need to sleep soonish.

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you do know I was talking about loading your own cartriges, right?

-ammo- · « **Reply #14 on:** February 13, 2003, 09:11:55 PM »

Kanth, if its self defence that is your reason, and it is a handgun that you are contmeplating, I suggest a 38 special revolver, double action only. If it is a conceal carry gun then a lady smith or equivelant would work well. However the recoil can be fairly sharp in the light weight models. It really depends on how tolerant you would be to the recaoil and report. I would stay away from auto loaders unless you become an avid shooter and and want to advance to something more versatile.

have fun!