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Sgt127 · September 13, 2012, 02:13 PM

You actually interested in shooting as a hobby? Or, just want to keep a gun handy to defend yourself?

If you are ready to do some serious practice and learn the skills necessary, there is pretty much no limit to what guns you may be interested in and, at an $800 budget, you can choose some of the best. (But, add a few hundred more to the budget for ammo to develop and mainainn proficiency).

If you just want a handgun, that can do it all and, requires the minimum amount of care, training and added costs, my stock answer is get a stainless Ruger or Smith .38 special or .357 Magnum revolver.

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September 13, 2012, 02:13 PM	#29
Sgt127 Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2002 Posts: 1,053	You actually interested in shooting as a hobby? Or, just want to keep a gun handy to defend yourself? If you are ready to do some serious practice and learn the skills necessary, there is pretty much no limit to what guns you may be interested in and, at an $800 budget, you can choose some of the best. (But, add a few hundred more to the budget for ammo to develop and mainainn proficiency). If you just want a handgun, that can do it all and, requires the minimum amount of care, training and added costs, my stock answer is get a stainless Ruger or Smith .38 special or .357 Magnum revolver. Sent you a PM.