5 Things Everyone Knows About Pistols That You Don t

The 3 major and basic considerations for individuals when selecting a firearm whether for self-defense or close protection should be:

Caliber - Accuracy - Reliability

Accuracy- Is a direct result of weapons training and the component you can most impact. Today's modern guns are certainly accurate straight from the producer. Accuracy isn't attained over the gun but through the operator.

So you have to train, train, train to be accurate. Then along with training when you are in a stressful situation your most likely will not be as accurate while you are at the range. So train and train some more.

Caliber- I am a firm believer that almost all people should consider shooting the biggest caliber and heaviest load that also they can shoot accurately. Caliber has no affect if you can't shoot accurately and hit your target/threat.

I highly recommend nothing smaller then a 9mm, 9mm,.40,.45 are my favorite calibers. With these calibers you are provided stopping power. Accuracy should often be more important than caliber.

Reliability- Today's modern guns are built with good standards and also are mostly reliable. Choosing a handgun manufacturer may be difficult at times. Do your investigation and select a manufacturer who's handguns will with stand up to the pressure of everyday use for training and practice.

The final thing you want is an unreliable quality handgun when you need it the most. So please review your handgun manufacturers and due your investigation. I have listed four very respectable gun manufacturers: