My previous home was broken into so at my new home, I want to be prepared if it happens again while I’m there. I already have a shotgun but it’s kinda bulky for just checking out a weird noise at night.

I want something that’s reliable and low maintenance. I want something that’ll be ok with sitting in a drawer or on my nightstand for long periods without much attention or use. Im just bad at maintenance.

Budget ~$450 but I can go higher if it’s the right fit.

Would prefer 9mm just for simplicity and enough stopping power to drop a burglar.

prefer a decent magazine size. At least 8+1.

Thumb safety is a must for me. I don’t trust myself with a Glock just yet.

Don’t care about model. Doesn’t have to be pretty or tacticool. Don’t care about concealed carry though I’d prefer something mid-sized. I’m most familiar with 1911 and Beretta from borrowing from friends and family. Not interested in revolvers.

Sorry if I sound like a noob writing this. I get most of my gun knowledge from hobbies like video games and history. I could tell you about something that was never put into production like the G11 but I don’t know much about all the stuff on the market today as it all starts to blur together to me.

I just picked up a Smith and Wesson bodyguard 2.0 and I’m curious if anybody knows when some accessories will be released or if there are any leaks?

The grip screws on my springfield ronin keep coming loose after I shoot. It still has the factory screws but I added some rubber washers that were from different grips. It doesn't help much as the screws keep coming loose. Is there something I can do to keep this from happening every time or am I just gonna have to deal with it?

just wondering if the p320 is worth it because I'm hearing about it going off when dropped and I'm looking for a Glock type and the p320 looks like it but "better"ish and any recommendations ill take in as well thanks!

I’m looking for somewhere I can ship my slide to so I can have a red dot mounting area cut aswell as some more secretions up front. I have no clue who I’d even talk to about that and google isn’t much help.

Hi. I’m looking for recommendations for EDC and home defense. I’m a beginner, have taken the required safety class in order to purchase and live in WA state. I’m unable to go to a range to try out any guns because I don’t meet the requirements of either bringing someone with me or bringing my own firearm; don’t know anyone and don’t own any. I don’t remember the type of gun we used in class; waiting to hear back from instructor. Also if you live in this area, any recommendations as to which shop to purchase or stay away from? I appreciate any help, thanks.

Are these good overall or am I cooked, please be honest as I am new to having guns. They shoot good so I’d say they are good but what is your opinion? Any advice also helps. Thanks.

I was selling something on marketplace, and the guy didn’t have all the money and offered me the pt740 Taurus, it had a crimson laser on it. I cleaned it up pretty dang good besides the scuffs from obvious conceal carry, is it as bad as I read it was? I haven’t had the chance to shoot it because I live in a more populated area, but I mean if this thing is so cheap it’s about to be my daily because I want to keep the nicer guns at home, this one is the type of gun I want sitting in my car and not having to take out every time I come home because I don’t want 5-700$ is someone else’s hand, I mean he pretty much gave me the 3/4 in cash and the rest was on this pistol I did my research before hand and also seen positive reviews, and the laser is what got me because who doesn’t love a laser on a piece lol, anyway was just wondering if you guys have encountered this pistol before, I have some later G2 G3 series and I love them for the price

21st birthday is coming up so I’m trying to decide what pistol I’d like to get. I’ve been looking at a subcompact like a Glock 43x but what other brands offer a pistol like that? Must be optics ready

Was this more casual of a prank or malicious in nature? Still trying to learn the nuisances of the gun range.

Almost every week I go to my local gun range, put a box down range. This usually takes no longer than 15 minutes. I'm quick and I'm familiar enough with the staff because I go frequently enough now.

My final 10 shots I usually max the distance at 25 yards and attempt to hit center mass all 10 shots. Well I get my target back and there are two groupings. One grouping that has 10 punctures and another grouping slightly below that has 5 punctures. The way the paper is frayed it's a different caliber.

Without question this was intention correct? There is no debate on that or could it have been an accident? Granted at a closer range like 10 yards it's much less common because the deviation of the miss someone would have to angle more. But for 25 yards I can see it happening but again 5 shots with their own groupings?

The next question is was this a fun little prank or was someone upset? I start off my shooting at a closer distance and the end finale each session is when I do this. Is someone ego hurt that I push the distance that far out? I'm not trying to show off in the slightest and would consider myself someone who still has to improve on accuracy. I've never been flagged for a safety violation. I shoot with sufficient time in between shots. I wasn't wearing politically motivated attire. I literally mind my business and don't usually talk unless someone interactions with me and again spend about 15 minutes there each session.

Is there some code of conduct that I may have broken and pissed someone off? Like in bowling you wait until the person next to you in the lane puts the ball down the lane as courtesy.

Is there a rule where if you bring your target back while someone is shooting it's distracting for them? I haven't really ever thought of something like that. I just zone in on what I am doing.

Was someone just having a good time with me? Or was this more intentful with a not so nice purpose? I spend money on ammo (buy the ammo there) and targets (buy the targets there) and in no scenario should anyone cross lanes and shoot at someone's elses target.

All in all I packed up and left without saying a word. What are your thoughts? I was slightly irritated right after it happened.

I've been looking into pistols recently for home defence and I'm not entirely sure what to get. Does anyone have any suggestions?

I'm not sure if context or house layout is gonna make a difference but I'll throw it out there vaguely. Me and my family (6 total) live in a sizeable house 2 story house. We were thinking about getting 3 pistols to place around the house for quick access. Two downstairs and one in the master bedroom.

I've done some research and am leaning towards a few pistols - Sig p320 Sig m18 Glock 17 Ruger security 9 Springfield xd My father wants to go with any 9mm, reasoning that anything above would be too much and a .22 is too little. We don't know all that much about guns so if there are better options, I'm open to all suggestions. Also leaning towards getting a red dot for them to help with faster target aquistion and accuracy.

Context - my sister was recently tricked kidnapped by a really old guy and was very close to being trafficked away. Fortunately we got her back but in the process, we learned that the predator and his family got our home address. Pred is being held in jail and has yet to be sentenced, but we got info that he is apparently calling his family and talking in code of sorts to try and either re-establish contact with my sister or just straight up try to retake her by force. The pred is ex military police. We hopefully wont have to deal with anyone coming after us to get to her, but we want to be preped in case the worst happens.

What’s a good chrome/silver pistol scope? Preferably something like a 2-7 power

Used, Taurus PT92.

Just bought a new pistol what is a simple blowback and took it to the range today. In short, it's posh. Couldn't even cycle through a single mag of 7. Around the end of the session, it ran away and shot the remaining ammunition without me holding the trigger. It's not the ammo's fault, other guns worked just fine. Is it my fault or is the gun faulty? Any answers are appreciated.

So long story short, looking at getting something similar in size to a Glock 42. I own a Glock 42 and a Glock 19 gen5. I own other pistols as well, from Canik, SAR, Sig as well.

Due it’s small size, my G42 is my go to easy carry. The downside, personally, I’d rather have something that size, but in 9mm. And with more than six rds.

I also own a Ruger LCP, but rarely carry that it’s finicky with defensive ammunition. The G42 has no issues with JHPs, for me anyway.

For reference, I am 5’ 8”, 175 lbs ish. Not a big dude, not overly small.

I know some guys carry some of the pistols I own, like the G19 or Canik MC9. I can carry those, but they are still obviously much larger than the G42.

In my research, possibly looking at the Sig P365. That is my running front runner.

For those that have the knowledge, what else is close in size to a Glock 42, that I should be researching??

Thanks in advance.

What's everybody suggestions for an EDC. Not looking for anything crazy I don't want exactly be carrying around the Golden gun with a scope on it or anything just something I can get off the shelf and keep around in case shit goes sideways.

Recently purchased a Taurus G2C. Looking for a comfortable holster that I can attach to my belt. Thanks. Also, what’s your opinion on the G2C? I was more or less talked into it, great price and I’ve heard good things about it.

Looking to buy another pistol. I’ve heard great things about the Beretta APX A1 and the Taurus GX4 Carry (surprisingly).

Supposedly Taurus has really stepped it up since switching owners and the new GX4 Carry has tons of good reviews on YouTube. Beretta needs no introduction, has a great history of producing a quality product. Anybody here have the chance to shoot both?

I’d like to save money and buy the GX4 Carry but only thing holding me back is the negative stigma. Price difference of like $100

This is a Killer Innovations Velocity compensator slapped on a SAR 9. It comes in Glock,CZ P10,and Sig P320 variations. Anyone know which one actually fitted the SAR in this picture?

Good evening,

Asking for help. What is the point to have higher sights and buy an optic to pistol. Yes it works as a BUIS but does it disturb your sight picture?

Thank you for comments already and time reading this.