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<blockquote data-quote="HARPERC" data-source="post: 815003" data-attributes="member: 30671"><p>How many is enough? Round count is a factor, but other parameters also govern choice. I'd take a Contender over a sharp stick. I have Sig P225 that I'm getting attached to, I prefer single stacks I generally shoot them better, I also have an XD that holds over twice as much ammo I don't believe that alone makes it twice as good for defending myself. In the back country I'm more likely to have a single action 44 Blackhawk, the double actions just seem a heavier as I've gotten older. Preference in what one chooses to defend themselves with, begins with what they wish to defend themselves from. Elmer Keith wanted a handgun able to take down a range bull if needed, or a horse if you were hung up getting dragged. Doesn't describe my needs. Others train with a pistol to fight their way to a rifle. Also not me. I'm not called to approach suspicious cars, crowds, barricaded individuals, and if body armor is a factor likely they want the house across the street. Home invasion here is a real concern here a basic firearm in reach beats those locked in the safe. A comfortable firearm thats fun to practice with is a legitimate place to start. The net is full of videos of women being overmatched with a firearm as their first trainer, its not safe, productive, or conducive to someone interested, becoming interested in further training. I know that latter part isn't what you're talking about, and isn't directed your way at all. I see where you're from, and in that environment I can understand why you might feel the need for something drum fed. As yet we aren't limited here to how many firearms we can own, making the decision on one gun to do it all is not necessary. I'd love to see my daughter get interested enough go way beyond the basic first steps. I'm definitely in tune with your call for more formal training for all of us.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HARPERC, post: 815003, member: 30671"] How many is enough? Round count is a factor, but other parameters also govern choice. I'd take a Contender over a sharp stick. I have Sig P225 that I'm getting attached to, I prefer single stacks I generally shoot them better, I also have an XD that holds over twice as much ammo I don't believe that alone makes it twice as good for defending myself. In the back country I'm more likely to have a single action 44 Blackhawk, the double actions just seem a heavier as I've gotten older. Preference in what one chooses to defend themselves with, begins with what they wish to defend themselves from. Elmer Keith wanted a handgun able to take down a range bull if needed, or a horse if you were hung up getting dragged. Doesn't describe my needs. Others train with a pistol to fight their way to a rifle. Also not me. I'm not called to approach suspicious cars, crowds, barricaded individuals, and if body armor is a factor likely they want the house across the street. Home invasion here is a real concern here a basic firearm in reach beats those locked in the safe. A comfortable firearm thats fun to practice with is a legitimate place to start. The net is full of videos of women being overmatched with a firearm as their first trainer, its not safe, productive, or conducive to someone interested, becoming interested in further training. I know that latter part isn't what you're talking about, and isn't directed your way at all. I see where you're from, and in that environment I can understand why you might feel the need for something drum fed. As yet we aren't limited here to how many firearms we can own, making the decision on one gun to do it all is not necessary. I'd love to see my daughter get interested enough go way beyond the basic first steps. I'm definitely in tune with your call for more formal training for all of us. [/QUOTE]
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