chet wisner
Plinker
A couple of questions here.
1. I'm thinking I want a .38 special revolver, but I'm not sure what I want in barrel size. I'm still researching the pros and cons of 3" (I think that's considered a snub, sin't it?) and a 4". For some reason, asthetically, I like the 4", but right now, being a new shooter, my main concern is with safety and stopping power. I know a 357 will handle the .38 rounds, but recoil is also a concern. I'm not a large, very strong person, but I don't know if that has anything to do with ability. I can summon up alot of determination when needed.
What causes one caliber to be "more powerful than another? For instance, will a 357 fire a .38 with more power than a .38 revolver? Or is the ammo that makes a more effective defense. Is there any difference in accuracy, effectiveness, etc. when it comes to barrel size?
BTW: this handgun would be for defense, and I would wish to carry concealed.
2. I'm concerned also about buying used. One of my local pawn shops has a used .38s that he wants $400 for. Shaved back hammer, but I don't recall any other details. I asked the guy if they test their used guns, and he simply pointed out the existence of the firing pin. That didn't really tell me anything, cause, as I said, I'm new to guns.
I'm reluctant to buy used for both safety and past uses of the gun reassons (I don't know where he got this gun).
3. On the other hand, this same shop offers a NIB RIA .38 revolver for $230. Now my question here is, if new, why such a low price? Does anyone have any experience with RIA? I find that they're located in the Phillipines, and that's a strike imo. I like USA!
Appreciate any help.
1. I'm thinking I want a .38 special revolver, but I'm not sure what I want in barrel size. I'm still researching the pros and cons of 3" (I think that's considered a snub, sin't it?) and a 4". For some reason, asthetically, I like the 4", but right now, being a new shooter, my main concern is with safety and stopping power. I know a 357 will handle the .38 rounds, but recoil is also a concern. I'm not a large, very strong person, but I don't know if that has anything to do with ability. I can summon up alot of determination when needed.
What causes one caliber to be "more powerful than another? For instance, will a 357 fire a .38 with more power than a .38 revolver? Or is the ammo that makes a more effective defense. Is there any difference in accuracy, effectiveness, etc. when it comes to barrel size?
BTW: this handgun would be for defense, and I would wish to carry concealed.
2. I'm concerned also about buying used. One of my local pawn shops has a used .38s that he wants $400 for. Shaved back hammer, but I don't recall any other details. I asked the guy if they test their used guns, and he simply pointed out the existence of the firing pin. That didn't really tell me anything, cause, as I said, I'm new to guns.
I'm reluctant to buy used for both safety and past uses of the gun reassons (I don't know where he got this gun).
3. On the other hand, this same shop offers a NIB RIA .38 revolver for $230. Now my question here is, if new, why such a low price? Does anyone have any experience with RIA? I find that they're located in the Phillipines, and that's a strike imo. I like USA!
Appreciate any help.