Quote Originally Posted by apbt549 View Post
lol thats what i was told by a good friend he said not to get anything smaller then a 40cal. got another friend in ny that was a ranger he has helped me with this also.. might end up getting a 45cal the glock 30..

the finger grips are part of the handle i was told i need to get a 1st generation if i want a 40cal that doesnt have them.. i think after i get some pistols one to carry and then a full size with a laser for the house i am going to see about an AK47 and a AR..
be easy with what you choose man. i know your wife or gf has kids correct? being a firearms instructor myself what we teach students when choosing weapons is penetration power is most important. you want to kill an intruder and not have the projectile to over penetrate and continue through where you live. now the 40 and 45 is perfect for that as long as you dont live in an apartment. 9mm and such will hit go through and continue through other houses. on the ar/ak type of weapons for home defense. they are cool and all and the ak will knock the piss out of someone but just like the 9mm, they tend to over penetrate even concrete and brick. solution, a shotgun. the 12 guage with some 00 buck will def ruin someones day with a quickness. 2 00 buck and a couple of slugs to finish the job or reach out and touch someone is what we taught for security. an added bene is the wife can use it as well and not put her on her bum. just some things to think about in home defense