Method Guns/firearms megathread

[pthnrdnojvsc]

I have read the megathread and am more confused than ever.

I am a small woman. Have never handled a gun. Original idea has been hanging, however I want something more "reliable".

Am I safe to assume a .45 or .357 with hollow point bullets? Would those be too large for someone small? In mouth, pointing up? Thanks in advance.

Imo Those with hollow points would work. Deep as u can in mouth pointed up. Hollow point the Best

 

[suffering_mo_7]

I'm told that the kick doesn't matter, cause it doesn't happen until after the gun gets shot. However, I am watching this EXPERIENCED shooter and his gun moves up several inches from his aim. GP100 .357. Anyone care to comment? Maybe this is flinching but if someone this experienced does it, how could an inexperienced not?

Hopefully, it's ok to post this here.

 

[Myrmecia]

Hi

Are there any handguns with little to no recoil? I have brittle bone disease.

 

[zengiraffe]

How do I act normal at the gun store, I don't know anything about guns and I feel like they'd definitely know. Need a good reason to be getting a shotgun too.

It's normal for newbies to go to gun store to gawk at the guns and ask questions. The staff at gun stores are use to this. It's not weird. Nobody cares why you're getting the gun, but if you need to provide a reason the only reason you need to say is, "It looks fun to shoot." Anyone who likes gun will immediately understand. Most people who buy guns buy them because they are fun.

Am I safe to assume a .45 or .357 with hollow point bullets? Would those be too large for someone small? In mouth, pointing up?

Yes. No. Yes.

I'm told that the kick doesn't matter, cause it doesn't happen until after the gun gets shot. However, I am watching this EXPERIENCED shooter and his gun moves up several inches from his aim. GP100 .357. Anyone care to comment? Maybe this is flinching but if someone this experienced does it, how could an inexperienced not?

You were told correctly. Recoil doesn't matter for first shot accuracy, as it doesn't happen until after the bullet leaves the gun. Recoil only affects follow-up shot speed and accuracy. The shooter in that video is not flinching. His aim is moving up several inches after the bullet has already left the gun. It's recoil, not flinch. It's not affecting the accuracy of his slow methodical shots.

Here's a video of a guy shooting watermelons with a 500 magnum revolver, his aim goes up an entire foot after each shot, but he's still shooting right through the center of each watermelon. During the slowed down portion of the video you can see the watermelons explode and the recoil happens at the same time, which is after the bullet has left the gun.

 

[leloyon]

Hi

Are there any handguns with little to no recoil? I have brittle bone disease.

.22LR, .22 Magnum, .25 ACP and possibly .32 ACP. .32 ACP being the most powerful, appears to have some recoil though so you might want to watch some videos of people firing it and judge whether or not you'll be able to handle it.

 

[SeekingPeace164]

Ok… Thursday or Friday I will this time ACTUALLY go to a range and learn how to use a 12 gauge shotgun and some handgun (unsure to go with semi or revolver, they told me semis are best for beginners but I want to eventually use a revolver if I do CBT with it). Feeling oddly excited? Get to finally feel the power of a gun

 

[tpboy]

I know of the guy shooting the 500mag. One of the best shots on the internet. Hickock 45 out of Nashville TN.

 

[nohopeforrope]

Hi, I saw a photo of the right point to shot to get a instant death. Considering a shotgun right, what would be the exact right angle to not miss the shot. That would be like at the aiming a little bit curved in ear's direction? I assume that the nearer, the best for a fatal shot. Putting the gun between the knees, curved head aiming to the ears that would be the ideal? I honestly think that a shotgun is the only way to get a real almost 100% death rate, but I'd consider a "b plan" like being inside the car hitting the gas while a hose or something adapted to the car exhaust fill the car's interior with smoke. In case of a "survival", I would be dead carbon monoxide, although it seems unreal surviving a shotgun shot in the right angle.

 

[SeekingPeace164]

Hi, I saw a photo of the right point to shot to get a instant death. Considering a shotgun right, what would be the exact right angle to not miss the shot. That would be like at the aiming a little bit curved in ear's direction? I assume that the nearer, the best for a fatal shot. Putting the gun between the knees, curved head aiming to the ears that would be the ideal? I honestly think that a shotgun is the only way to get a real almost 100% death rate, but I'd consider a "b plan" like being inside the car hitting the gas while a hose or something adapted to the car exhaust fill the car's interior with smoke. In case of a "survival", I would be dead carbon monoxide, although it seems unreal surviving a shotgun shot in the right angle.

what do you mean by curved head?