Subj : First firearm To : MOONDOG From : IB JOE Date : Wed Jun 24 2020 08:23 am -> @VIA: CAVEBBS -> @MSGID: <5ED82C2D.2182.dove-gun@cavebbs.homeip.net> -> @REPLY: <5ED78574.2144.dove_dove-gun@digitaldistortionbbs.com> -> @TZ: c12c -> .h.bRe.n.b: .h.cFirst firearm -> .bBy.n.b: .h.ccalcmandan .bto .cAll .bon .cWed Jun 03 2020 10:21 am.n -> > What is a good calibur handgun to obtain for home protection? I am at a 50/5 -> > draw between 9 and 45 among all my friends. -> > -> > Daniel Traechin -> > -> > ... Visit me at gopher://gcpp.world -> The FBI went back to 9mm because with proper defensive ammo it has as much -> stopping power as .40 or .45 at standard engagement distances. 9mm has minima -> l recoil, allowing for quick followup shots, plus a larger capactiy of -> ammunition. You never know if an intruder is alone, or has a buddy nearby. -> I'm partial to the S&W M&P series and Shield models, however Glocks are ultra -> reliable. So are Sig, Walthers, and CZ's offerings. Taurus appear to have -> a nice price point, however their quality has been hit and miss (pardon the -> pun) a few years back. Rugers are also reliable without being too expensive. I own a Taurus, use to have G2c, but bought a TH9. I prefer hammer fire over striker. Both were/are great guns and are a better than great price. Joe --- þ wcQWK 8.0 .