I want to buy a Glock pistol. Which should I choose?

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Ken D :

I want something that conceals comfortably in a iwb holster.
I’m only interested in Glocks (I have experience shooting my neighbors’ 9mm, 40 cal, and 45.) I found that Glock feels best in my hand.
Hopefully, someone can either ease, or confirm my worries about each caliber, and help me decide on what might be best.
I was trying to decide between these Glock handguns:

Glock 19: I’ve heard that Glock specializes in the 9mm, but I’m worried about lack of stopping power.

Glock 23: I’ve heard the 40 cal is an almost perfect self defense round, but I’m worried about it’s ability to penetrate as good as a 9mm. (For me, I want superior penetration, along with good expansion).

Glock 30: From what I read, the 45 caliber offers excellent stopping power. However, I’m worried that the short barrel slows down the bullet, and I’m concerned about lack of penetration and lack of expansion.

Glock 32: I’ve heard that the 357 sig has extreme penetration, but I’m worried that it is expensive, and hard to find at local stores (especially in an emergency).

I’ve also held a Glock 29 at my nearest gunstore, but the grip is way to big for my hands (I have small hands).
I’m scheduled to take my CCW class in the beginning of next month.
I really want a caliber that penetrates between at least 15″-18″
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I want to qualify with a shotgun in academy, how should I be training now?

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Jailer Rose :

Hi! I’m not yet in Houston’s PD academy (it is a few months away), but I’ve been told I can qualify with a shotgun. I want to accomplish this. I’ve got little to no experience with shotguns, but I got a dvd that taught me a lot about what I should be looking at/how I should load/etc: (http://www.navyseals.com/store/detail.aspx?ID=172&Name=Tactical-Shotgun-for-Self-Defense-DVD)

Anyhow I have two questions about that. #1, how should I be training? I have access to a range near my house (indoor and outdoor varieties). I have no idea what they will want me to be capable of (grouping, distance, target acquisition, tactical clearing, or otherwise).

Secondly, I’m planning on getting a Remington 870 with a pistol grip, butt-stock, ghost-ring sights. Everything else I don’t feel I’ll really need to do well in qualifications. Anyone think I should be looking at a different model/setup?
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Your input will be appreciated.

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What’s your stand on Capital Punishment?

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♣╚╣ x ╠╝♠ :

I would vote for it if it were ever offered. Don’t you think after the first public hanging for rape or murder that the crime rate would go down? Of course there would have to be laws involved for self-defense and so that the innocent people wouldn’t suffer… but say there is an armed robbery and a shooting takes place (the robber shoots the store clerk). Shouldn’t that robber be shot or hanged as an example to others: DON’T DO THIS OR ELSE?
I’m glad to see that most of you are in favor of this; just wanted to add a side note that if the person convicted of a crime just goes to prison, that money to keep them locked up comes straight out of our pockets as taxpayers! Why should we have to feed, clothe, and house these animals that kill our family and friends?
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Are you prepared for the May 1st illegal protest?

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buffoon :

What have you done? Have you stored food, water, emergency supplies, radio, flashlights, eating utinsils, trash bags, cleansing supplies, fuel, self defense articles, identification paperwork, money, paper and pencils and whatever needed to survive for an unlimited time? They plan on disrupting our economy.

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If Obama is not against guns?

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Audrey :

I have seen/heard many dems write/say that Obama is not against guns, but if that is true then why did/does he:
favor and endorse a ban on manufacturing, selling, and possessing handguns in Illinois?
support local gun bans?
cosponsor a bill to limit gun purchases to 1 a month?
think it’s only ok for retired police to have concealed carry licenses?
support keeping guns out of inner city areas?
support the ban on semi-automatics?
vote to prosecute those who use a gun for self-defense in their house?support a 500% increase in taxes on guns and ammo?
get endorsed by the biggest anti-hunting group (HSUS)?
get endorsed by the biggest gun ban group (Brady Campaign)?

Why has it become EXTREMELY difficult to find reloading components since he was elected?
Why has the price of ammo drastically gone up since he was elected?
Why are sporting goods stores having less and less guns, ammo, and reloading components in stock since he was elected?
All of these are happening where I live anyways.

I am a strong believer in the 2nd amendment, an avid, ethical, licensed hunter, and believe I should have the right to protect my family and property through the use of a firearm. I own several guns and have never killed a human. Why should I and other law-abiding gun owners not be allowed our right to the 2nd amendment, simply because the liberals fear guns?

http://www.ontheissues.org/Gun_Control.htm

http://www.gunbanobama.com/Templates/c63367a2-996a-422c-9afd-0d6f49a0ca86/Documents/NRA_obamausatoday1009.pdf

http://www.bradycampaign.org/media/release.php?release=1040

http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Federal/Read.aspx?id=4189

http://www.gunbanobama.com/

St N- What kind of delusional world do you live in? If someone is stupid enough to try to kill me or my family, then you’re dang right I’m gonna shoot them! It’s called self-defense. And you have obviously forgotten that many people use their guns to hunt, which provides dinner for families such as my own and helps control wildlife populations.

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What’s wrong with the world today?drama drama drama?

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fabulousmami :

Okay I am a teenager. And my mom and my sister we, And we moved to a place we didn’t know absoluty about.(diff state) Everyone told me it was the hood but I didn’t think so because it don’t look like it. one day, my sister and I was walking to two store .(We both are short like she is 4 11 i’m 5.1 i’m 16 she is 17 So we are petite.) So we were on our way to the store and five girls walked by and said yall some ugly mother fs. (She looked like she was about my age she was not cute..) Lolz. Then me and my sister laughed because we knew we wasn’t ugly. So she got mad that we laughed so she walked into the store and started yelling while we was in the store. Omg I didn’t want to be all bad because I go to that store almost everyday and I didn’t want to seem crazy. So the guy turned to the five girls and said get out my store. So they left and wait at the corner. So me and my sister kept going.and they followed us to an another store so when we walked in the store..they was like get out my hood. Me and my sister was like wow we don’t know you. She said yall. I said you don’t own this town. Then I was like its stuupid you followed us two stores for no reason to tell us we was ugly.and I said your ugly. She said you think your pretty b/c you have long hair and light skinned.(I don’t think i’m better than anyone) I turned at her and said I didn’t say nothing about that I said your ugly (she had pimples all over face and yellow teeth and stinky breath.) Then she said you wear makeup that’s why you look like that.to get to the point They all took it to far and we had to use self defense. and they got what they desered. She tried to steal my phone and my tiffanys necklace and bracelet.but she threw it down. Everyone was like yall r so pretty, to be fighting. That was my first real fight. What do you think about all of this be honest.
Sorry if I messes up alot. Actually I’m working on two books. Yes proud author/model. Thank you.
Sorry if I messes up alot. Actually I’m working on two books. Yes proud author/petite teen model. Thank you.

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How often should you remove ammo from a pistol magazine in order to prevent magazine damage?

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poi4066 :

I am referring to my self-defense weapon. I like to have ammo ready for when I use it. At the same time, I know storing ammo in the magazine too long can cause problems with the spring. I was just wondering what some people do to prevent this. Maybe someone from law enforcement can provide information/advice.

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What do you think of this idea for an actual good use of stimulus money that could actually reduce crime?

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crewchief1949 :

I propose, IRTSDM, or Individuals Right To Self Defense Measure, funded by the BATF. Why not start a program nation wide that would fund firearms stores, police and individuals to get firearms in the hands of those that cant afford them but could use them. Set the ball in motion buy having individuals apply for their handgun permits(in states that still require it) which is usually cheap and that would be the only exspense to them except ammunition. Then, once an individual passes the check, the individual recieves a voucher from the BATF for the purchase of one handgun for personal defense. This voucher will be in that persons name ONLY and cannot be transferred to another individual. Once the person takes possesion of the firearm, they have the option of taking a self defense course sponsored by either a firearms instructor or local law enforcement. Once this has reached the point of the self defense course being completed, the stimulus money ends. If the individual wants a CCW then that will be covered at their exspense.
The big question would be who is eligible? I would suggest low income families who fall into the category of just ABOVE poverty level by, say, 10k a year. This is a rough estimate, of course it would need tweaking. It would also be an honor system, after all, MOST law abiding folks are honest. They would need to sign an affidavit stating they do not own a self defense firearm. Of course, ownership would still have to abide by all federal, state and local laws.

So what do you think? Is this better than spending 5 million on observing the horniness of a female mouse?
BeachBum: there are 80,000+ licensed gun stores in America, a majority of them are mom and pop. That is 80,000 businesses that could be directly impacted by these vouchers. Not only would the stimulus be helpful to dealers, but to the local law enforcement and firearms instructors accross America that would be paid for their services they provide. Law enforcement would recieve funds from not only the permit applications but also from some individuals who would use the law enforcement self defense courses.
Besides, those who are not law abiding will usually have a record that would prevent them from passing the back ground checks. See, thats the point, crime is prevelant in low income areas because those who are criminal get their guns illegaly anyways and target these areas because folks cant afford to buy a gun for defense. I believe it would help in crime prevention also. I think the good would definately out weigh the bad.
To The Machinist: I would definately have a price restriction, they couldnt just go in and buy Kimber Custom or some match grade gun. I agree it would be a restriction to something of 400 or less. Or it could be a tax deduction instead of a voucher.
I would like to add also that this one time voucher, while rather costly in the beginning, would be cheaper and more reliable than putting more law enforcement officers on the street to get to these people in a time of need in minutes when seconds count.

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Do you know Obama’s stand on guns going by his voting record? He says he respects the 2nd ammedment?

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indianajones :

FACT: Barack Obama voted to allow reckless lawsuits designed to bankrupt the firearms industry.

FACT: Barack Obama wants to re-impose the failed and discredited Clinton Gun Ban.

FACT: Barack Obama voted to ban almost all rifle ammunition commonly used for hunting and sport shooting.

FACT: Barack Obama has endorsed a complete ban on handgun ownership.

FACT: Barack Obama supports local gun bans in Chicago, Washington, D.C., and other cities.

FACT: Barack Obama voted to uphold local gun bans and the criminal prosecution of people who use firearms in self-defense.

FACT: Barack Obama supports requiring law-abiding gun owners to register their firearms.

FACT: Barack Obama refused to sign a friend-of-the-court brief in support of individual Second Amendment rights in the Heller case.

FACT: Barack Obama wants to eliminate your Right to Carry.

FACT: Barack Obama was a member of the Board of Directors of the Joyce Foundation, the leading source of funds for anti-gun organizations and “research.”

FACT: Barack Obama supported a proposal to ban gun stores within 5 miles of a school or park, which would eliminate almost every gun store in America.

FACT: Barack Obama voted not to notify gun owners when the state of Illinois did records searches on them.

FACT: Barack Obama voted against a measure to lower the Firearms Owners Identification card age minimum from 21 to 18, a measure designed to assist young people in the military.

FACT: Barack Obama favors a ban on standard capacity magazines.

FACT: Barack Obama supports mandatory micro-stamping.

FACT: Barack Obama supports mandatory waiting periods.

FACT: Barack Obama supports repeal of the Tiahrt Amendment, which prohibits information on gun traces collected by the BATFE from being used in reckless lawsuits against firearm dealers and manufacturers.

FACT: Barack Obama supports “one-gun-a-month” sales restrictions.

FACT: Barack Obama supports a ban on inexpensive handguns.

FACT: Barack Obama supports a ban on the resale of police issued firearms, even if the money is going to police departments for replacement equipment.
FACT: Barack Obama supports mandatory firearm training requirements for all gun owners and a ban on gun ownership for persons under the age of 21

http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=3991

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Does Obama support the 2nd Ammendment or not?

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10 minutes late :

A TON of his supporters claim that he does, yet his VOTING RECORD says otherwise… So which is it? His history? Or his “claims”?

The following is a matter of public record with sources cited from various sources including ABC, CBS, and BarackObama.com

FACT: Barack Obama opposes four of the five Supreme Court justices who affirmed an individual right to keep and bear arms. He voted against the confirmation of Alito and Roberts and he has stated he would not have appointed Thomas or Scalia.17

FACT: Barack Obama voted for an Illinois State Senate bill to ban and confiscate “assault weapons,” but the bill was so poorly crafted, it would have also banned most semi-auto and single and double barrel shotguns commonly used by sportsmen.18

FACT: Barack Obama voted to allow reckless lawsuits designed to bankrupt the firearms industry.1

FACT: Barack Obama wants to re-impose the failed and discredited Clinton Gun Ban.15

FACT: Barack Obama voted to ban almost all rifle ammunition commonly used for hunting and sport shooting.3

FACT: Barack Obama has endorsed a 500% increase in the federal excise tax on firearms and ammunition.9

FACT: Barack Obama has endorsed a complete ban on handgun ownership.2

FACT: Barack Obama supports local gun bans in Chicago, Washington, D.C., and other cities.4

FACT: Barack Obama voted to uphold local gun bans and the criminal prosecution of people who use firearms in self-defense.5

FACT: Barack Obama supports gun owner licensing and gun registration.6

FACT: Barack Obama refused to sign a friend-of-the-court Brief in support of individual Second Amendment rights in the Heller case.

FACT: Barack Obama opposes Right to Carry laws.7

FACT: Barack Obama was a member of the Board of Directors of the Joyce Foundation, the leading source of funds for anti-gun organizations and “research.”8

FACT: Barack Obama supported a proposal to ban gun stores within 5 miles of a school or park, which would eliminate almost every gun store in America.9

FACT: Barack Obama voted not to notify gun owners when the state of Illinois did records searches on them.10

FACT: Barack Obama voted against a measure to lower the Firearms Owners Identification card age minimum from 21 to 18, a measure designed to assist young people in the military.11

FACT: Barack Obama favors a ban on standard capacity magazines.12

FACT: Barack Obama supports mandatory micro-stamping.13

FACT: Barack Obama supports mandatory waiting periods.2

FACT: Barack Obama supports repeal of the Tiahrt Amendment, which prohibits information on gun traces collected by the BATFE from being used in reckless lawsuits against firearm dealers and manufacturers.14

FACT: Barack Obama supports one-gun-a-month handgun purchase restrictions.16

FACT: Barack Obama supports a ban on inexpensive handguns.9

FACT: Barack Obama supports a ban on the resale of police issued firearms, even if the money is going to police departments for replacement equipment.9

FACT: Barack Obama supports mandatory firearm training requirements for all gun owners and a ban on gun ownership for persons under the age of 21.9

1. United States Senate, S. 397, vote number 219, July 29, 2005. (http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=109&session=1&vote=00219)

2. Independent Voters of Illinois/Independent Precinct Organization general candidate questionnaire, Sept. 9, 1996. The responses on this survey were described in “Obama had greater role on liberal survey,” Politico, March 31, 2008. (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0308/9269.html)

3. United States Senate, S. 397, vote number 217, Kennedy amendment July 29, 2005. (www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=109&session=1&vote=00217)

4. David Wright, Ursula Fahy and Sunlen Miller, “Obama: ‘Common Sense Regulation’ On Gun Owners’ Rights,” ABC News’ “Political Radar” Blog, http://blogs.abcnews.com, 2/15/08. (blogs.abcnews.com/politicalradar/2008/02/obama-common-se.html)

5. Illinois Senate, SB 2165, March 25, 2004, vote 20 and May 25, 2004, vote 3.

6. “Fact Check: No News In Obama’s Consistent Record.” Obama ‘08, December 11, 2007. (http://www.barackobama.com/factcheck/2007/12/11/fact_check_no_news_in_obamas_c.php)

7. “Candidates’ gun control positions may figure in Pa. vote,” Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Wednesday, April 2, 2008, and “Keyes, Obama Are Far Apart On Guns,” Chicago Tribune, 9/15/04. (http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/s_560181.html)

8. 1998 Joyce Foundation Annual Report, p. 7.

9. “Obama and Gun Control,” The Volokh Conspiracy, taken from the Chicago Defender, Dec. 13, 1999. (www.volokh.com/posts/1203389334.shtml)

10. Illinois Senate, May 5, 2002, SB 1936 Con., vote 26.

11. Illinois Senate, March 25, 2003, SB 2163, vote 18.

12. “Clinton, Edwards, Obama on gun control,” Radio Iowa, Sunday, April 2

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Do you think a folding stock is the best to have on a mossberg 500?

Shakazulu : Since im only using it for self defense anyway and I like the pistol grip, not so much the standard stock.
BQ- I have Remington reduced recoil 00 buckshot, the guy at the gun store claimed they were the best but I dont believe it, what would be your comments on the ammo [...]

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