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I'd say you need to concentrate on planing more then a gun. I have Sig 226 with light and spare mag for me , as well as shotgun loaded with 2 target loads, 3 00 bucks and slug , for my wife.
If I decide to go investigate a bump in the night (that's a big if ) , I sure as hell don't wanna leave my wife unarmed |
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I love how a guy can ask a simple about whether his only gun is suitable for home defense and it turnes into a debate about whether he has to become reloader.
357 is a fine tool for home defense. Perhaps someday it will lead you to becoming a hardcore gun enthiast, after which you might eventually buy other guns and take up reloading. Go buy some factory ammo and shoot it. |
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OK - the 357 works. The OP would benefit from taking some HD oriented shooting training. Reload if you want to.
Is that it?
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I'll also note that the OP has agreed that another expensive hobby would get him in big trouble with the kids, and he's noted that he doesn't have the room or desire to get into it and keep the kids out of it... I believe that's check and mate. But yes save the brass since it has resale/trade value for those who reload. I have no beef with reloader hobbyists. For those folks I applaud the endeavor. Quote:
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