"Gunslingers" Chime In..Handgun For Wife

cudaspaz said

Home protection-shotgun.

Self protection, go at least .40, 45 better or even .357.

If she is really dainty, go with a 9mm but just hope she don't ever need to stop a large person coming fast.

Carry hydra-shoks, no target loads.

My shotgun has two 3" slugs followed by .oo buck- not playing any games and have a side saddle loaded with 6 extra .oo buck.

Now here come the comments about shooting through walls and killing your own family members....uh, not gonna happen-I hit what I aim at.

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It's the sad sign of the times. 10 years ago my wife, then girlfriend, was "shocked" to learn I was a member of the NRA. With the problems we're having moving closer to our neighborhood I'm happy she agreed to the bedroom shotgun and am thrilled she likes the 38. We'll move up in cal' and numbers as she gets more comfortable with recoil and shot placement. We live in one of the newer houses that doesn't have much to stop a slug so over penetration is a concern. For now the bad guy/s will have to get past the Pit Bull first hopefully providing some lead time. Appreciate all the comments.