My earlier response was an encouragement to train. Training is the most important piece of the puzzle. You won't be natural or comfortable when it comes time to use a gun in self defense. Training makes you comfortable, but more importantly confident. I have had experience in this, kingnereli
I personally disagree with the "natural" remarks. Pulling a gun to protect yourself is not "natural"! Proper training will reveal the most important thing in a gun fight is "muscle memory" because you are only half as good in a gun fight as your best day at the range. I believe you should find...
If for sure not going to carry, the Smith & Wesson model 39-2 or its follow-up models is the most safe gun ever made in my opinion. Also, everyone I've known to just pick up the gun shoots it well right off the git-go. Very accurate.
You've got to find the gun you can best handle, shoot, and defend yourself in a life threatening event. Then find the best fit for carry. Then make yourself comfortable in that carry position. Don't get caught up in all the hype and do it all backwards. If someone is threatening to kill you...
Pardon Me, I am new and can't figure forums out. I am seeking people's preferences and debates of the question of self defense with the 9 vs. the 40. I'll go to school and try to get better. Sorry I don't meet your standards.
What is the general ballistic differences between 40 S & W and 9 mm?
Have seen many discussions how people can shoot a 9 better than a 40
Are there strong advantages to shooting the 40? Or, is it better just to
stick with the 9?
Anyone gotten one of these yet? What seems to be an objective opinion?
It seems the only opinions I can find are from people that already dislike Glocks anyway.