Hey /k/. First time poster here. I'm looking to get my first ever gun for home defense in the great state of Massachusetts. What do you recommend? I don't want to spend too much. Something under $500 please; can be used. This will be babby's first firearm.
>Home defense
Stevens Model 320 Security Shotgun
>But I don't want a shotgun
Glock .42
>>30538965
Glock 21.
Hi.
What kind of home do you occupy? It's important to think of overpenetration and maneuverability.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9-E0DLQO1I
>>30539000
Nice trips. I live in a single family home with just my wife. It's made out of brick, if that matters. We don't have any kids yet, but we are planning on having a few in the near future.
>>30539019
Cool, cool.
Something with a stock deals with recoil a lot better, but will be less maneuverable in tight spaces. How much does your wife weigh? If she's 100lbs wet, then something like a pistol caliber carbine would probably be a good idea.
If you want something low cost, look at 9x19, .223 or 12 gauge.
You can find ammo costs with sites like this: http://gunbot.net/
>>30539080
>How much does your wife weigh?
Only on /k/ would this question be asked for a serious reason.
>>30539080
Thanks. Yeah, I'm torn between the easy usability of a shotgun and the maneuverability of a handgun. I am leaning towards handgun though. My wife weighs 120 lbs. She's pretty small. Thank you for the suggestions!
>>30539286
I should also mention that my wife demands that the gun be locked up at all times when not in use. So a handgun would be more convenient because I could keep it in a handsafe next to my bed.
>>30539286
Yeah, then definitely look at a pistol carbine.
Good options off the top of my head...
Keltec Sub2000
Aero Survival Rifle
HiPoint 995
Beretta CX4
>>30538965
Hipoint Carbine
>>30539267
Hey, to be fair, I didn't ask about her height. Even if she was 190, she could've been like 6'4", lol.
>>30539329
That makes the Sub2000 an even better option, since it's collapsible.
Make sure you get the recently upgraded version, though. Much improved over the old model.
>>30539372
That thing looks epic. Makes me want to goodify bad guys, lol
>>30539430
Uses common pistol magazines, too, so you can get a matching handgun later.
>>30539329
>my wife demands that the gun be locked up at all times when not in use.
So basically she's saying she doesn't trust you to own a gun
>>30539551
Well, she just wants to make it a habit now for when we eventually have children, which will be relatively soon. We don't want babby playing with guns lol.
Used Remington 870 12 gauge with number 1 buck, should cost less than $300
>>30540315
you mean you don't give your kids unloaded guns to play with?
huh, ok. Never thought about that idea...
>>30539329
You live in mass so you're required to have locked storage at all times anyway.
Do you have your license to carry yet?
>>30539286
as has been mentioned before a pistol caliber carbine is a good idea, it's low recoil and easy to use, not to mention cheap to feed
>>30538965
start your gun permit application now, it will take you at least 6 months to get the applicable handgun permit
or alternitavely, just get an FID and buy a shotgun. no test or meeting at police station or letter showing proof of need required. but you will be limited to shotguns and bolt rifles with 5 round cap
>>30539329
thats a legal requirement in cuckchussetts anyway
