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microman · April 9, 2011, 02:25 AM

If I lived out in the country and had a large home I could see having
a pump shotgun as my go to gun for defense. However, due to my
job I live in a fairly small apartment in a large city.

Been thinking about since its such a small area and due to thin walls
etc, wouldn't a .38 special revolver be the ideal HD gun? Less penetration
than a 9mm less recoil and flash than a .357

Is the .38 special outdated?

April 9, 2011, 02:25 AM	#1
microman Senior Member Join Date: February 6, 2011 Posts: 428	HD in a small apartment.. If I lived out in the country and had a large home I could see having a pump shotgun as my go to gun for defense. However, due to my job I live in a fairly small apartment in a large city. Been thinking about since its such a small area and due to thin walls etc, wouldn't a .38 special revolver be the ideal HD gun? Less penetration than a 9mm less recoil and flash than a .357 Is the .38 special outdated?