A poll for all handgun owners
When choosing a handgun for self-defense, which better explains your defense strategy?
| 30% (3) | Firepower and capacity is the key to my self-defense strategy. | |
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| 20% (2) | Having a powerful round that is more likely to drop a perpetrator where he stands with one shot is more important to me, and I will take this at the expense of having a higher capacity weapon. | |
| 50% (5) | I really prefer both, as long as I can carry, hold and shoot the weapon. I'm concerned about the size or weight. |
10 voters have answered this question.
You can kill someone with any bullet, but which of these lower powered handgun rounds would you feel most comfortable (or least uncomfortable) with?
| 0% (0) | .22 | |
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| 20% (2) | .32 (don't include .32 magnum) | |
| 60% (6) | .38 Special | |
| 20% (2) | .380 | |
| 0% (0) | .25 ACP |
10 voters have answered this question.
Which of these rounds is getting to the point of being "too powerful" for realistic self-defense? To clarify, what is the most powerful round you would feel comfortable and in control of in a true self-defense situation where you had little time to react and you might likely have to fire several shots?
| 70% (7) | .44 Magnum | |
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| 20% (2) | .45 ACP | |
| 0% (0) | .40S&W | |
| 10% (1) | 10mm | |
| 0% (0) | 9mm Luger | |
| 0% (0) | Other |
10 voters have answered this question.
Would you feel more comfortable with which of the following?
| 50% (5) | 8 rounds of .45 ACP | |
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| 50% (5) | 11 rounds of 9mm Luger | |
| 0% (0) | I can't answer this question |
10 voters have answered this question.
In a revolver, I would be more likely to carry as my defense load:
| 20% (2) | .38 Special | |
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| 60% (6) | .357 Magnum | |
| 20% (2) | Either/or |
10 voters have answered this question.
In my handgun, for self-defense, I am more likely to use bullets which are:
| 50% (5) | Heavy for caliber | |
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| 0% (0) | Light for caliber | |
| 50% (5) | Somewhere in the middle of what is offered |
10 voters have answered this question.
In-waistband holsters or out-of-waistband holsters? You don't have to answer this question.
| 44% (4) | In | |
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| 33% (3) | Out | |
| 11% (1) | Usually in, sometimes out | |
| 11% (1) | Usually out, sometimes in | |
| 0% (0) | I don't use a holster, I keep it bare in my pocket or in my waistline. | |
| 0% (0) | I don't like to use a holster but sometimes I do when needed |
9 voters have answered this question.
Open carry or concealed carry?
| 0% (0) | Open, always! | |
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| 40% (4) | Concealed, always! | |
| 30% (3) | Mostly concealed, but if it shows I don't sweat it too much. | |
| 30% (3) | I prefer open carry, but will conceal to avoid attracting attention at times. |
10 voters have answered this question.
.38 Special or .380 ACP?
| 70% (7) | .38 Special | |
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| 20% (2) | .380 ACP | |
| 10% (1) | I don't care |
10 voters have answered this question.
.45 ACP or .40S&W?
| 60% (6) | .45 ACP | |
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| 30% (3) | .40 S&W | |
| 10% (1) | Can't answer that, sorry |
10 voters have answered this question.
9mm Luger or .40S&W?
| 60% (6) | 9mm Luger | |
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| 40% (4) | .40 S&W | |
| 0% (0) | Can't answer that, sorry |
10 voters have answered this question.
9mm Luger or .45 ACP?
| 40% (4) | 9mm | |
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| 50% (5) | .45 | |
| 10% (1) | Can't answer that, sorry |
10 voters have answered this question.
Better man-stopper?
| 30% (3) | .357 Magnum | |
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| 60% (6) | .45 ACP | |
| 10% (1) | Can't answer that, sorry |
10 voters have answered this question.
On a semi-auto which action do you prefer?
| 20% (2) | Single | |
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| 40% (4) | Double | |
| 40% (4) | DA/SA |
10 voters have answered this question.
Would you buy a double action revolver with the hammer internalized?
| 60% (6) | Yes | |
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| 30% (3) | No | |
| 10% (1) | I wouldn't buy a revolver |
10 voters have answered this question.
For home-defense, do you prefer a handgun, shotgun or rifle?
| 70% (7) | Handgun | |
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| 10% (1) | Shotgun | |
| 0% (0) | Rifle | |
| 20% (2) | Whatever I can get my hands on first |
10 voters have answered this question.
Are you comfortable using FMJ ammunition for defense?
| 30% (3) | Yes | |
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| 10% (1) | No | |
| 60% (6) | I would have no problem using it but I prefer hollow-points |
10 voters have answered this question.
Would you use a laser sight on a handgun?
| 20% (2) | Yes, almost all the time | |
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| 20% (2) | No, never | |
| 60% (6) | Sometimes |
10 voters have answered this question.
Do you, or have you ever seriously hunted using a handgun which is really intended for self-defense?
| 10% (1) | Yes | |
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| 90% (9) | No |
10 voters have answered this question.
At the range, would you prefer to practice at 25 yards or 7 yards?
| 90% (9) | 25 | |
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| 10% (1) | 7 |
10 voters have answered this question.
Is it important to you to be able to use the same ammo you use in your handgun in a carbine or rifle?
| 0% (0) | 5 Very important | |
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| 0% (0) | 4 A real plus | |
| 50% (5) | 3 A nice perk, but not that neccessary | |
| 50% (5) | 2 Interesting idea, but I'm not at all likely to try it | |
| 0% (0) | 1 One of the dumbest ideas ever |
10 voters have answered this question.
Is it important to you to use a caliber that is used by police or military?
| 0% (0) | Yes, definately | |
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| 50% (5) | Doesn't matter | |
| 50% (5) | It's a plus, but not neccessary |
10 voters have answered this question.
Do you think a new middle-of-the-road caliber should be invented to address some of the shortcomings of the more popular calibers?
| 0% (0) | Yes, it hasn't been done properly in the past | |
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| 60% (6) | It's already been done | |
| 40% (4) | It hasn't been done and it doesn't need to be done either. |
10 voters have answered this question.
On a scale of 1 - 5, with 1 being least important and 5 being most important, how important is caliber in choosing a gun for self-defense?
| 10% (1) | 5 Very important | |
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| 20% (2) | 4 Somewhat important | |
| 60% (6) | 3 Caliber and shot-placement are of nearly equal importance. For example, a caliber with a one-shot-stop statistic of 70% is fine if you're a good shot. | |
| 10% (1) | 2 Small "weak" calibers like .32 ACP and .22LR are fine. If you're a pretty good shot you shouldn't care | |
| 0% (0) | 1 Shot placement is absolutely everything. Caliber is totally irrelevant. |
10 voters have answered this question.
What do you think of the "FBI standard" for pentration?
| 60% (6) | It's a good standard and people should give it alot of weight when choosing a caliber for defense. | |
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| 40% (4) | The FBI standard should not be consdered when choosing a caliber. There are much better ways to judge. |
10 voters have answered this question.
In a handgun, what muzzle energy level in ft/lb's is a good manageable level for you? (to the nearest 100)
| 0% (0) | 100 | |
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| 0% (0) | 200 | |
| 0% (0) | 300 | |
| 10% (1) | 400 | |
| 20% (2) | 500 | |
| 20% (2) | 600 | |
| 10% (1) | 700 | |
| 0% (0) | >700 | |
| 40% (4) | I don't know enough about this to answer |
10 voters have answered this question.
