Its my favorite target weapon too because the bullets are so cheap. I also have a Glock 22, Springfield XD9, and a Rossi 38 Special revolver and they are great guns and fun to shoot but you just cant beat 550 .22 rounds for $10 bux
I've got a Glock 19, and the thing is rock solid. I go to the range once/month or so and put 100-150 rounds through it. I've never had it jam. Yeah, probably 3000 rounds through it, and it's never jammed.
Sorry, but I have to disagree with you. True the term "knock down" is a mis conception. Stopping power would be a more accurate term. If a gun is strong enough to "knock down" a person.....it would waste most of it's energy exiting the back. You can't tell me that a .22 with a 40 grain bullet traveling 1200 ft/sec. is as effective as a 230 gr .45 going 900 ft/sec. Heavier bullet, larger bullet diameter, more mass,= more "stopping" power. It's that simple. Sounds like you know guns.......you should know then that if a bullet fully penetrates a body mass, then A LOT of energy is blown out of the exit wound. The idea is to not have full penetration, and make the target absorb the full energy of the bullet. This is why a larger bullet diameter/weight, and moderate bullet velocity is key when trying to stop an aggressor. 10mm is stronger than a .45 APC in the sense its a tiny bit more energy at the muzzle......but a lot of that energy can be spent in blowing out a hole on the exit of the bullet. I think the 45 is a better defensive round than almost anyting in terms of a hand gun. You're right in the king is Mr. 12 gauge for protection. I do agree also (100%) that you should shoot the largest caliber you're comfortable with. Two key words........largest and comfortable.
I think we're both arguing for the same thing here. I'm saying if you shoot a .45 and miss because you can't handle the round, then a .22 that you can hit with will be more effective. I agree with shooting the largest round you can shoot accurately.
Shooting a 20 or 12 gauge shotgun is easier than shooting handgun other than a 22. I learned how to shoot a 12 guage when I was twelve, but I still can't shoot a .45 worth a crap. I also think having a gun in the house doesn't buy you much protection because people who get attacked in their home are usually supprised which means there is not time to get to your gun. I better off with an alarm system. My friend's dad almost get killed in a home invasion over a decade ago and they had over 10 guns hidden all over the house. My friend was woken up with a 9mm pointed at his head.
Take the safety course and shop around and see what weight/grip she is comfortable with. What difference does it make? She's still going to pull off your nuts.
Sorry - I realize there is a serious power difference-my point I failed to make was that a person should feel comfortable with the gun. IMHO- the 9 mil is a good shoter- real easy. The .380 is very small and easy to conceal and handle- It is effective. For some people- the 9 mil or the .380 are easier to use than the 1911 .45 IMHO I also like the Ruger .44 with the long barrel- good balance with power
I've never had any problem with the Glock-you could run over it with a Mack truck- pick it up and fire it
