I'm looking at purchasing my first handgun for self defense/home protection/target shooting. I'm looking at a Glock 19 (9mm) or 23 (.40 S&W).
I've shot both with about the same accuracy at 21 feet and am comfortable with both. I like the .40 S&W because frankly it makes bigger holes and packs more punch.
My question is, I live in a small apartment with other apartments all around. What would be a better/safer caliber in case I would have to use it on an intruder? My future house is also small and has other houses built very close together.
I would like to lessen the chance of any over-penetration into another apartment or home and collateral damage or god forbid hurting someone in another apartment or home if I miss and put one into the wall.
I don't consider MagSafe or Glazer ammunition an acceptable solution due to price and inconsistent results I've read. Would a slower load help?
Thanks,
FG12351
I've shot both with about the same accuracy at 21 feet and am comfortable with both. I like the .40 S&W because frankly it makes bigger holes and packs more punch.
My question is, I live in a small apartment with other apartments all around. What would be a better/safer caliber in case I would have to use it on an intruder? My future house is also small and has other houses built very close together.
I would like to lessen the chance of any over-penetration into another apartment or home and collateral damage or god forbid hurting someone in another apartment or home if I miss and put one into the wall.
I don't consider MagSafe or Glazer ammunition an acceptable solution due to price and inconsistent results I've read. Would a slower load help?
Thanks,
FG12351