09-26-2008, 12:37 PM
Mike, I'm not sure I would go with the factory refurbished piece, just because I like supporting my local gun store, and at least at VA arms they stand by what they sell. (Or at least they say they do, the only problem I ever had with the handgun I bought there was me putting it together wrong).
And John, here's my theory:
If you practice with your gun you'll be able to put accurately put rounds into a target without hesitation. If your gun is uncomfortable to fire, you won't practice with it.
Now, like kaan said 9mm is definitely "good enough" for self defense, assuming you get a heavy, expanding round. And the PRC law does say that
Of course, maybe these people are talking about "one shot" because you only get 10 if you live in California.
I'd say if you have a 9mm and you're worried about stopping power, just practice double tapping.
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Resources:
<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/buickot3_2.htm">http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/buickot3_2.htm</a><!-- m --> <--9mm goes through a car door, through a car, and out the other door
<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.hipowersandhandguns.com/9mmGoodProtection.htm">http://www.hipowersandhandguns.com/9mmG ... ection.htm</a><!-- m --> <-- "Good" 9mm ammo vs .45ACP
And John, here's my theory:
If you practice with your gun you'll be able to put accurately put rounds into a target without hesitation. If your gun is uncomfortable to fire, you won't practice with it.
Now, like kaan said 9mm is definitely "good enough" for self defense, assuming you get a heavy, expanding round. And the PRC law does say that
Quote:The occupant may use a firearm when resisting the intruderÔÇÖs attempt to commit a forcible and life-threatening crime against anyone in the home provided that a reasonable person in the same or similar situation would believe that (a) the intruder intends to commit a forcible and life-threatening crime; (b) there is imminent danger of such crime being accomplished; and © the occupant acts under the belief that use of a firearm is necessary to save himself or herself or another from death or great bodily injury. Murder, mayhem, rape, and robbery are examples of forcible and life-threatening crimes.
Of course, maybe these people are talking about "one shot" because you only get 10 if you live in California.
I'd say if you have a 9mm and you're worried about stopping power, just practice double tapping.edit:
Resources:
<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/buickot3_2.htm">http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/buickot3_2.htm</a><!-- m --> <--9mm goes through a car door, through a car, and out the other door
<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.hipowersandhandguns.com/9mmGoodProtection.htm">http://www.hipowersandhandguns.com/9mmG ... ection.htm</a><!-- m --> <-- "Good" 9mm ammo vs .45ACP
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