22LR is fun until the home invasion dude takes it away from you after you unloaded the entire magazine on him.....

it's all about shot placement. unload an entire magazine around the throat and eye area. Let's see if that doesn't stop the threat.

it's all about shot placement. unload an entire magazine around the throat and eye area. Let's see if that doesn't stop the threat.

 

I agree. And people say the 9mm is just marginal. Silly

Op , did you ever get something ?

Op , did you ever get something ?

 

Glock 20

Glock 20

 

Sweet. Perfect first pistol for a woman.

glock 20? serious?

I'm quite sure he is kidding. Either that or "Mindy" is his other screen name and he forgot to switch it over before posting on this thread.

I'm quite sure he is kidding. Either that or "Mindy" is his other screen name and he forgot to switch it over before posting on this thread.

 

Damn, guess the jig is up.

lol!

His real identity IS Mindy. His alter ego is Ray Ray.

For your first gun you should get a defensive gun in 9mm, and look for something like a Glock 19 or Ruger SR9C. But there are many others... an M&P 9, Springfield XD 9, FNH FNS-9. My choice would be a Glock 19 GEN4 and then consider getting the Advantage Arms conversion kit so you can practice with .22LR.

 

As far as revolvers go, consider a Taurus 992 that handles both .22LR and .22WMR.

 

Also, looking for something used at a good price and in good shape would probably be a good idea for your first gun. And, lastly, you should be able to apply for more than two permits. I would strongly suggest you get 3 or 4 when applying. That way, you can trade if what you have doesn't suit you. And, you can also get a defensive 9mm and a .22LR practice gun.

Actually, after rereading this thread because my cousin is also considering a handgun and she asked me my opinion, I would agree with IPW and look into a CZ 75B or 85B variety in 9mm for your first gun. It's fun to shoot and it has little recoil. The all-steel construction and weight will be beneficial (and nice). 9mm is an adequate defensive round and is the cheapest center-fire handgun cartridge out there. The ergonomics of the CZ are superb. The pricier stainless version in matte finish would be nice! All and all, it would be a good value. I think it would be a better choice than a revolver. And, you can get the .22 conversion kit for it to have two guns in one. And, there are varieties... the single action/double action model, the single action only model, the model with the decocker, the 85 w/ ambidextrous safety..

 

I would certainly consider one if you can locate one.

 

 

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it's all about shot placement. unload an entire magazine around the throat and eye area. Let's see if that doesn't stop the threat.

Remember in a real life attack, your target is highly mobile & may also have the ability to shoot back. Would you rather face off someone with 22LR or a real defensive caliber? Granted that many deaths have been attributed to the 22LR but the length of time for them to actually die is longer than the duration of the attack.

Granted that many deaths have been attributed to the 22LR but the length of time for them to actually die is longer than the duration of the attack.

 

Stats?

Stats?

The FBI page link is not there anymore.... if you google "most death by caliber"

Basically the cheap costs & availability of 22LR are some of the reasons why 22LR is so deadly.

Even with a solid shot, someone can move about for up to 14 seconds afterward. A lot can happen during that time, including using a knife or getting some shots off of his or her own. Still, I doubt anyone is going to proceed with a solid blast of 00 at close range.

The FBI page link is not there anymore.... if you google "most death by caliber"

Basically the cheap costs & availability of 22LR are some of the reasons why 22LR is so deadly.

 

I wasn't doubting that many deaths were attributed to the .22, I was questioning your statistic that they take longer to die. I think that would be hard to quantify.