Best defense a guy has is his brain.
A gun is a poor substitute.
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> Given my druthers I would have a shotgun. In that respect I agree with you. A scatter gun is definitely better but it has to has some umph. It also bears mention that most parks and public areas frown on open carry of shotguns...
Well, then rat shot it is. For 9mm and .45 ACP, it's not called rat shot, and actually, I have been in a pack of coyotes once and REALLY wished that I had a shotgun or at least the pistol with the shot rather than the 30.06 I had in my hand, but something is better than nothing.
If you think the advice won't work, then by all means, don't apply it. I will however, continue to carry a large pistol with rat shot as my first round out of the pipe.
"black plastic"
> I have a friend that has the S&W 40 Cal.? (Prior to the M&P). ... However it has a horrendous trigger pull that causes him to shoot 6" low every time.
The S&W 40 that I have causes me the same issues of shooting low. The trigger pull is insane.
> ... Springfield XD. I spoke with a local Sherriff, who told me the range reports for the XD were un-favorable.
The polar opposite of the S&W I have, my XD is a joy to shoot and is very accurate. The XD comes in many barrel lengths. Mine is the 45 cal with the tactical (5") barrel. The service model is a 4" barrel.
"black plastic"
> The S&W 40 that I have causes me the same issues of shooting low. The trigger pull is insane.
Supposedly it can be overcome by modifying your grip on the gun. However, you shouldn't have to change your shooting style to appease a cruddy design.
