Ferrari Mailing List: Re: NFC, Looking for some Gun advice.

[Martin Stark (MStark]

It is not for nothing (is that a double negative?) that .45 ACP 
doublestack pistols are referred to as having "12 rounds of .45 goodness."

Dave Handa wrote:

> Quote below from Dr. Steve:
>
> "For most folks, as a practical matter, virtually any high quality, smaller
>
> dimension pistol will do, even a .32acp Walther PPK (no derogation of that
> gun intended, simply mentioned as an example of a small calibre pistol)"
>
> > From a "practical matter" meaning if you never need it.  We all know that
> any firearm can be lethal, but we also know that small caliber handguns can
> be very ineffective, particularly against a determined opponent.  Also, many
> smaller dimension pistols can be more of a challenge to hold and shoot
> accurately, and just as importantly, difficult to manipulate the slide in
> the event of a stoppage.  
>
> Example: I purchased a Kahr Arms, PM9 a very small, thin, 9mm pistol. It has
> terrific inherent accuracy, but it's practical accuracy (at least for my
> abilities) is less so, because of its tiny dimensions.  It is just very hard
> to get a good firing grip on.
>
> There are three distinct sizes of handguns out there.  Full size (or duty)
> type handguns, compacts and the sub compact (which the 32acp typically falls
> in). We have found in our classes, that students (private citizen or LE) can
> shoot, manipulate and keep their gun running, when the gun is either of the
> full size or compact size.  The sub compacts just have too small of
> controls, and too small slides to be manipulated effectively.
>
> If one feels the need to carry a handgun for defense, then it should be of
> the largest caliber they can carry and use effectively.  Generally, the
> minimum recommendation is a .380 auto or 38 special in revolver.  Now I
> certainly agree that most do not need a 44 magnum revolver or a 45 win mag
> semi-auto either, but recommending a 32 auto is contraindicated as well for
> a general recommendation.  Sure, having any handgun is better than none, but
> I would recommend that if one has reason enough to carry, to carry a more
> effective caliber.
>
>
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