The Secret Guide To Handguns

The 3 major and basic things to consider 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 also the component you may most impact. Today's modern guns are extremely accurate straight from the maker. Accuracy isn't attained over the gun but throughout the operator.

So you will need to train, train, train to be accurate. Then together with training when you will be 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 most people should consider shooting the largest caliber and heaviest load that they may 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 continually be more important than caliber.

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

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