The Number One Question You Must Ask About Pistols

The 3 major and basic factors for folks 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 may most impact. Today's modern guns are certainly accurate straight from the producer. Accuracy is not attained through the gun but through the operator.

So it is important to train, train, train to be accurate. Then along with training when you are in a stressful situation your almost certainly will not be as accurate while you are at the range. So train and train some more.

Caliber- I am a firm believer that the majority of people should consider shooting the largest caliber and heaviest load that they may shoot accurately. Caliber has no title 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 one of these calibers you are provided stopping power. Accuracy should always be more important than caliber.

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

The last thing you want is definitely an unreliable 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: