Lowest Cost Revolver Suitable for Home Defense

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Yep, it's a surprise. We're supposed to go gun shopping sometime in September, so Hunter and I can tell him then and give him the money toward his purchase.
 
Payment sent. Look forward to seeing what he will choose. :) Keep us posted.
 
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I can still buy practice ammo for a 12 or 20ga for $15/100.
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Where do you get shotgun ammo for 15 cents a round? I am skipping for joy when I can find it for 50 cents a round.
 
My wife just picked up a Rossi 9972 .357 Mag for $300.... and it's an excellent gun for the price. Just a thought.
 
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I have $115 in hand with at least $10 more on the way.
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With my $20, that makes $145. I think I can rustle up another $40 of support here locally, so that would be $185. Is the general consensus that we'll need $250 total (including Fernando's own money) to get a quality gun without unreasonably time-consuming "deal-finding"?

If so, we're getting pretty close!! :)
 
With my $20, that makes $145. I think I can rustle up another $40 of support here locally, so that would be $185.
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Unfortunately, I was only able to kick in $10, but that should put us around $195. With a few more bucks ( Plus Fernando's money), we might be able to help him out with some practice ammo as well. :)
 
He did mention "shotgun...."

Why not look around for like a day or two and find a JC Higgins Model 20 pump 12 gauge for $100-$125? They sold millions of 'em & they're everywhere. They work just fine for cheap. Chop off the barrel to 18 1/2" so you're able to move around inside in the dark easily and you'll definitely be able to control pretty much any situation. One doesn't need much practice to successfully hit a human sized target close up with a 12 gauge shotgun. Actually, it's hard to miss.
 
I had the opportunity to buy a good condition Model 10 4" heavy barrel back before I bought my first gun, but I knew nothing about guns then. I still wish I'd have picked that up. I love the Model 10 with the 4" heavy barrel. I shoot really well with it, too. Great gun.

This forum truly is the high road. This thread is awesome. It's nice to see that when someone is in need, random people chip in to help.
 
So, $185.00. Have you got that for him now? Does he still have the $200 to put towards that? If you need me to make a second donation, just send the word. It's starting to sound like our minister friend will be able to afford something nice, not just adequate! Please give lots of updates, and let us know if we need to go again!

--Michael
 
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So, $185.00. Have you got that for him now? Does he still have the $200 to put towards that? If you need me to make a second donation, just send the word. It's starting to sound like our minister friend will be able to afford something nice, not just adequate! Please give lots of updates, and let us know if we need to go again!
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I think .455_Hunter and only1asterisk are handling the $$ transfer. For $400 total, I'm guessing Fernando can get a $250 S&W Model 10, a $75 handgun safe, and what, about 250 rounds of ammo? Or should we look at a .357 mag now with a simple lock-box and less spent on ammo?
 
Evyl Robot said:
So, $185.00. Have you got that for him now? Does he still have the $200 to put towards that? If you need me to make a second donation, just send the word. It's starting to sound like our minister friend will be able to afford something nice, not just adequate! Please give lots of updates, and let us know if we need to go again!
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The money situation is looking good, but we could use some help from the Denver area guys spotting deals in the $200 to $300 range that we can personally inspect before the purchase; .455_Hunter and I are slammed with work for the next few weeks and can't get around to all the shops.

So, I guess we're looking for S&W Model 10s, 15s, 64s, etc... Maybe a great deal could be had on a well-used Ruger Six Series, SP, or GP. Seen any of this around Denver lately?
 
The money that I collected has been received in CO. Hopefully the total monetary assistance will approach $200.

Has anybody looked in to a training class?

For $400 total, I'm guessing Fernando can get a $250 S&W Model 10, a $75 handgun safe, and what, about 250 rounds of ammo? Or should we look at a .357 mag now with a simple lock-box and less spent on ammo?
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I think that is a solid plan. Good luck on the hunt for just the right gun.

David
 
Tactical Rancher's scouting efforts have produced a blued Ruger Security-Six in .357 Mag (2 3/4" barrel- Excellent Condition) like this one for $299.

Load it with Speer's 135 gr. .357 GD Short Barrel for "duty use" and practice with UMC 125 gr. .38 Special +P JHPs.

What do you think?
 

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Looks decent find to me. See if you can get the price down $15-20 or have them throw in a box of ammo or cleaning supplies or something.

You may want to get a few boxes of standard pressure WC or FMJ for the initial few range sessions. The lower recoil/muzzle blast will help concentrate on technique.

The lowest recoil loads I've found listed from lowest:

Sellier & Bellot SBA03801 148 WC 700
Remington L38S11 130 MC 800
Winchester Q4171 130 FMJ 800
Winchester USA38SP 125 JSP 850
Remington L38S5 158 LRN 755
Federal AE38B 158 LRN 760
Federal AE38K 130 FMJ 950


David
 
Don't even go to 357 for a guy who isn't going to practice much.

Stick with the S&W 10, and if there is change, take him practicing more. The Rugers are stronger guns, but it sounds like he'll maybe shoot a box a year, max.

A hit with a 38 is better than a miss with a 357.
 
Don't even go to 357 for a guy who isn't going to practice much.
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I agree. The Speer 135 gr. .357 load is essentially a .38 special +P+.

Technical Information

Muzzle Velocity: 990 fps (2" barrel)
Muzzle Energy: 294 ft. lbs. (2" barrel)


The WWB or UMC 130 gr. FMJs from Wal-Mart can be used for initial familiarization.

Remember- this guy is not a total beginner. He shot very well with my Colt PPS, a gun much lighter than the Ruger Six Series.
 
I like it! My brother has the speed six version of that gun. I shoot it more accurately than my 4" GP100. Good job!
 
That is a fine revolver. Glad to see you've found something really nice. It should provide a lifetime of enjoyment and protection.
Will
 
I would go with a pump shotgun if I couldn't afford more than $150-$200 bucks. Remington Mossberg you pick they don't screw up enough to worry about it and the knock down power with buckshot far surpasses any handgun.

Smithiac
 
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