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I've got two of 'em, NAA minis, and like 'em a lot. No, I don't plan on going to war with 'em, but last ditch back up? Sure, I wouldn't wanna be shot in the face with one, personally. I shoot pretty well with 'em out to 15 yards. They're not long range guns. Don't get one for IHMSA. :rolleyes: And, a "glove box gun" doesn't need to be that small. I guess it depends on the glove box, but my car can handle a 4" K frame just fine.

I don't have a car gun, bike gun, or van gun, though. I just carry whatever is my CCW that day and I'm done with it. Sometimes I'll put a long gun in the trunk that I can fight my way to, but rarely.
 
MCgunner said:
I've got two of 'em, NAA minis, and like 'em a lot. No, I don't plan on going to war with 'em, but last ditch back up? Sure, I wouldn't wanna be shot in the face with one, personally. I shoot pretty well with 'em out to 15 yards. They're not long range guns. Don't get one for IHMSA. :rolleyes: And, a "glove box gun" doesn't need to be that small. I guess it depends on the glove box, but my car can handle a 4" K frame just fine.

I don't have a car gun, bike gun, or van gun, though. I just carry whatever is my CCW that day and I'm done with it. Sometimes I'll put a long gun in the trunk that I can fight my way to, but rarely.
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That NAA mini revolver . 22 LR will give a very nasty wound. Worse in .22 Mag. I wouldn't want to be hit with one of those especially in CCI Stinger form. Shot through one of t hose construction signs (horse) and it went through both sides.
 
CoRoMo said:
I'd hate to stake my life, or even a less-than decent escape from danger, on a NAA mini.
And yet, it's on my list of guns that I'd like to have one day.:eek:
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Try it out and shoot something solid and see how much damage it does. I wouldn't want to get hit by a .22 LR with the the smallest NAA mini revolver 1 1/4 inche barrel? Guaranteed surgery if not death. Remember it's placement.
 
For those who don't think a glove box weapon is a good idea Google Reginald Denny.
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Actually, you reinforce my point that it's better to have the gun ON you than stashed in your vehicle........especially when they pull you out of said vehicle.
 
Are all you guys extolling the virtues of the NAA saying you'd like THAT to be your "glove box" gun?!?
 
Are all you guys extolling the virtues of the NAA saying you'd like THAT to be your "glove box" gun?!?
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Not me, like I said, don't need no stinkin' glove box gun. Anyway, I'm on my motorcycle a lot and it doesn't have a glove box. I have a 9mm Kel Tec in my pocket most times, or the very least a .38 UL snubby or a Polish P64 9x18 Mak. Now, in my weak side pocket resides my .22 NAA 1 5/8" mini revolver in its holster grip. You never know when the little bugger will come in real handy and it's NOTHING to carry, no more than a pocket knife. Don't carry a pocket knife, though I usually have a multi tool on me.
 
Try it out and shoot something solid and see how much damage it does.
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Nah, I'm not into trying out guns that I know I want. I'll just buy one, shoot it, and keep it where I think it'll be useful. The glove box is not that place though.
 
I wouldn't wanna keep a NICE gun like the Ruger in a car. Cars get broken in to. I'd buy a used Rossi or something, very serviceable, less agony if it gets ripped off. JMHO, though. Part of the reason I don't believe in car guns of any kind is the fact that cars get broken in to.....been there, done that, lost a 1911. It was an AMT hardballer and insurance bought me a replacement I like better, though, Ruger P90. So, it ended well. That wouldn't always be the case, though.
 
That's the reality of it all that there's more chance of it getting stolen than you using it for its intended purpose. At least in your home you can hide it. The car is a free for all unless you just carry on person.
 
adon't do it

I had my SW99 compact OL stolen last year from my center console. I take full responsibility. I always "try" to lock my doors. This time I forgot in a rush. Not worth it, there is more to the story and someone could have been hurt.
 
It's already been said before, but bears needing to be said again. While some people in this thread are referring to "GLOVE BOX GUN" in it's literal form; meaning IN THE GLOVE BOX, there are many others who have a more broad meaning. It's like saying "Give me a Coke", yet you mean a different soda, NOT the brand name. Or using the word KLEEN-EX as the tissue instead of the name brand. Or Q-Tip which is a name brand, but you meant cotton swab. Well, many here have said that "Glove Box Gun", for them, is a generic term for a gun that you don't mind getting BEAT UP. I.e. I call it a "TRUCK GUN" not a "Glove Box Gun". And when I refer to a "TRUCK GUN", I mean a gun I can have in my truck when needed; or in my garage when it's -20 degrees. Or in my back-pack when I go hiking. Or in my boat when I'm out fishing. In other words, it's a gun I don't mind getting dirty, wet, bumped, scuffed, etc....

If this is the type of gun you are looking for, then a perfect choice is the hi-point C-9 9mm. It is reliable, dependable, and very inexpensive. Do NOT Confuse the word "INEXPENSIVE" with "CHEAP". The Hi-Point is NOT A CHEAP GUN. But it IS inexpensive. It is the perfect gun for the truck, garage, boat, etc... It will do what you want it to do, and you don't have to worry about messing up that $1000+ kimber, sig, or HK that you plan on leaving to your son/daughter some day.

Anyway, just wanted to clarify that for some people, the phrase "Glove Box Gun" isn't a gun that's only used in a "Glove Box". It's a gun that you can use in many different scenarios without worrying if it will get dinged or scuffed.
 
christcorp said:
It's already been said before, but bears needing to be said again. While some people in this thread are referring to "GLOVE BOX GUN" in it's literal form; meaning IN THE GLOVE BOX, there are many others who have a more broad meaning. It's like saying "Give me a Coke", yet you mean a different soda, NOT the brand name. Or using the word KLEEN-EX as the tissue instead of the name brand. Or Q-Tip which is a name brand, but you meant cotton swab. Well, many here have said that "Glove Box Gun", for them, is a generic term for a gun that you don't mind getting BEAT UP. I.e. I call it a "TRUCK GUN" not a "Glove Box Gun". And when I refer to a "TRUCK GUN", I mean a gun I can have in my truck when needed; or in my garage when it's -20 degrees. Or in my back-pack when I go hiking. Or in my boat when I'm out fishing. In other words, it's a gun I don't mind getting dirty, wet, bumped, scuffed, etc....

If this is the type of gun you are looking for, then a perfect choice is the hi-point C-9 9mm. It is reliable, dependable, and very inexpensive. Do NOT Confuse the word "INEXPENSIVE" with "CHEAP". The Hi-Point is NOT A CHEAP GUN. But it IS inexpensive. It is the perfect gun for the truck, garage, boat, etc... It will do what you want it to do, and you don't have to worry about messing up that $1000+ kimber, sig, or HK that you plan on leaving to your son/daughter some day.

Anyway, just wanted to clarify that for some people, the phrase "Glove Box Gun" isn't a gun that's only used in a "Glove Box". It's a gun that you can use in many different scenarios without worrying if it will get dinged or scuffed.
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Must be in stainless steel finish.
 
If this is the type of gun you are looking for, then a perfect choice is the hi-point C-9 9mm. It is reliable, dependable, and very inexpensive. Do NOT Confuse the word "INEXPENSIVE" with "CHEAP". The Hi-Point is NOT A CHEAP GUN. But it IS inexpensive.
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I guess I have a different take on "cheap" vs "inexpensive."

I'm constantly amazed that people will purposely skimp on a piece of life saving gear.
 
Depends on your point of view, I suppose. As I stated already, my car gun is a milsurp P64 that cost all of $159 but I have no hesitation in staking my life on it functioning if and when needed.
 
David E said:
I guess I have a different take on "cheap" vs "inexpensive."

I'm constantly amazed that people will purposely skimp on a piece of life saving gear.
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Oh please. As gearhead said, there are plenty of inexpensive guns out there, like the p64, pa63, cz-82, and others that can be bought/manufactured for under $200 that are very good quality. And hi-point is no different. There is no skimping here. You've just somehow rationalized that if it's inexpensive, then it's a compromise on performing what it's intended to do.

This discussion goes around too often. And those who know hi-points, shoot them, and/or own them, know their reliability and dependability. And those who don't know hi-points, shoot them, and/or own them, speak usually anecdotally with nothing to back up their opinion. The ball is in your court. Find any stats at all that show Hi-point isn't reliable or dependable, and we'll ALL back down. Unfortunately, you WON'T be able to. Every gun; glock, sig, S&W, etc... has some that has not performed as intended for someone. There ISN'T ONE MANUFACTURER that has a 100% success rate. So all I'm asking for, is for you to present real facts behind your allegation about a person SKIMPING on piece if "Life Saving Gear". Sorry, but you are simply stating an opinion, with absolutely NOTHING to back it up with. Other than the fact that the gun costs 1/3 the price of a glock, 1/5 the price of a Sig, etc... Oh FWIW: I and others can, and have, posted numerous links from reputable gun critics who have reviewed the Hi-Point line of guns, and they agree that they are reliable and dependable. So, do I trust your opinion, or that of critics who's findings I have personally validated???? Hmmmm, hard decision.
 
I have concerns about leaving a gun in an easily accessible place in a vehicle:

  • A passenger suffering from depression might decide to commit suicide with it. I have known a few people, family, friends, and work colleagues, who have had suicidal tendencies at times in their lives.
  • If the vehicle is parked, it could be broken into and the weapon stolen.
The first concern is my biggest. As a result, it is my policy to keep guns either on my person or else in a locked container whenever there are other people around. While a gun on my person might be a little awkward to get to while seated, it would be much more awkward to get to one in a locked container. So my choice is to always carry on my person while in my vehicle. I have the same policy at home - I never leave guns lying around unless I am alone in the house.

But to answer the OP's question, if I were to have a glove box gun, I would go with a big revolver loaded with full-house 357 magnum.
 
duns said:
I have concerns about leaving a gun in an easily accessible place in a vehicle:

  • A passenger suffering from depression might decide to commit suicide with it. I have known a few people, family, friends, and work colleagues, who have had suicidal tendencies at times in their lives.
  • If the vehicle is parked, it could be broken into and the weapon stolen.
The first concern is my biggest. As a result, it is my policy to keep guns either on my person or else in a locked container whenever there are other people around. While a gun on my person might be a little awkward to get to while seated, it would be much more awkward to get to one in a locked container. So my choice is to always carry on my person while in my vehicle. I have the same policy at home - I never leave guns lying around unless I am alone in the house.

But to answer the OP's question, if I were to have a glove box gun, I would go with a big revolver loaded with full-house 357 magnum.
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Any preference for type of bullet, weight and brand?
 
duns; just because people mention having a gun in the car, doesn't mean you would be forced to. If it's safe for 99% of gun owners, that doesn't mean it's safe for you. I leave guns out in the open at home. It is perfectly safe. That doesn't mean that everyone should leave them in the open. Especially if you have children that you haven't taught about guns yet.

Also, even though I have a truck gun, that doesn't mean that I would leave the gun in the truck when it's unattended. That is irresponsible. Not only because of reasons you mentioned, but because of theft. My truck guns are used for that purpose when I'm using the truck for work and wearing a weapon is not practical. But in those situations, I am not leaving the truck unattended. I would NEVER leave a gun in my vehicle unattended with a couple of exceptions. E.g. I went to the courthouse today to take care of some paperwork. I couldn't bring the gun in with me, so I left it in the glovebox. But I don't leave a gun unattended in the car as a normal course. And neither should anyone else.
 
stinger 327 said:
Any preference for type of bullet, weight and brand?
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I think you are asking about full-house 357 magnum fired from a large revolver. The only 357 magnums I shoot at present are the Gold Dot 135gr short barrel loads in my J-frame. The only guidance I can give on full-house loads is to refer you the 2001 book by Marshall & Sanow. In actual shootings, they found the Federal 125 gr and Remington 125 gr JHP's to be best, with about a 97% one-shot stop effectiveness. So if it was me, I would be looking at those brands and weights as a start.
 
christcorp said:
duns; just because people mention having a gun in the car, doesn't mean you would be forced to. If it's safe for 99% of gun owners, that doesn't mean it's safe for you. I leave guns out in the open at home. It is perfectly safe. That doesn't mean that everyone should leave them in the open. Especially if you have children that you haven't taught about guns yet.
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I agree that everyone must make their own risk assessment. I was just pointing out a couple of factors that are influential for me in case they might be thought-provoking for others.
 
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