First Buy Suggesstion for Restricted LTC?

**marc the marksman** · 08-20-2012, 05:42 PM

Let me just say this up front:

I'm from Boston, born and raised, Dorchester to be exact. That's never gonna change and I'm not planning on moving. I understand there are some with strong views about Boston with regards to licensing, about Dorchester with regards to violence, about Mass gun law in general, etc...my response is, it is what it is. Like I said, I don't plan on moving, so that's that.

Now, I just got my LTC A. Restricted, obviously, to home defense and target/range. Been thinking long and hard about what weapon to buy. This will be my first weapon and I am a homeowner. So since I can't carry it concealed, my primary outlook is trying to find the optimum home defense weapon. My main criteria are:

1. Inexpensive yet reliable
2. Easy to train (and hopefully enjoyable)

I'm open to suggestions. That being said, I've been leaning toward the M&P9 Full, Range and Carry Kit, for a few reasons:

1. Got a $25 coupon for Four Seasons which, from what I've seen, has the best price on the range kit
2. Extra mag with the range kit, plus holsters
3. 9mm ammo is not too expensive

Now there are other things I liked about the full M&P, like the look and feel, etc. but I won't get into that. Just want some favorable comparisons that I can stack the M&P against before finalizing what I should buy so, I figured I'd bring it to the experts.

So tell me, what are your thoughts?

**Chet0729** · 08-20-2012, 05:46 PM

That is a decent choice, You may also want to look at the Beretta 92FS. I have 2 of them and they are a nice gun.

**marc the marksman** · 08-20-2012, 05:54 PM

Thanks Chet (or Tuco), that's funny, because I was also looking at that exact Beretta, and was leaning towards that until I shot it at the range. Just felt heavier weight-wise, but the thing is damn accurate!

**hpm** · 08-20-2012, 05:55 PM

Go with a Remington 870 with the extended tube, if you want a weapon for home defense.

A 9mm handgun is good for everyday carry - but for home defense I would get a shotgun.

**je25ff** · 08-20-2012, 05:59 PM

Yeah, an 870 you can get for $300-400. Get some 00 buck for it and you're all set for home defense.

**perry1386** · 08-20-2012, 06:00 PM

The M & P Range kit is nice, but you're going to want to spend another $100 on a trigger job. I suggest the Ruger SR9, nice trigger, easy to use etc etc. I love it. If you want a pistol for home defense. I carry a pistol (I understand you can't) but prefer a shotgun as home defense.

good luck

ETA:

I paid 430 for my SR9, but FS has them cheaper I think

**Chet0729** · 08-20-2012, 06:02 PM

I think he had a hand gun in mind. Shotguns are the best for home defense by far.

**pdm** · 08-20-2012, 06:06 PM

Glock 19 might be an option. You can get standard mags for it, whereas you have to settle for the crippled 10-rounders with the M&P. I have both, and I shoot them about the same, but I have a standard (ie, non-MA) trigger in my M&P. They're roughly the same size.

**FreeWillie** · 08-20-2012, 07:14 PM

If it's home defense get an 870 or a Mossberg 500/590. The 870 with the extension is very nice. Then pick up something to plink with at the range. I'd get a .22 pistol and have lots of fun. Then maybe for my third gun I'd get a nice 9mm. By the time you're ready to buy the 9mm you'll have been able to shot a few different models and you'll pretty much know what you want to get. After that they sky's the limit.

**marc the marksman** · 08-20-2012, 07:19 PM

I did look into shotguns, albeit briefly. I quickly came to the decision that it would be a lot harder for me to become proficient with a shotgun than it would with a handgun, plus, lugging to and from the range and maintenance, just seems like it'd be easier with the handgun. Lastly, God-forbid I ever had to use the thing to actually defend my home, I see myself getting to the handgun more quickly and causing less damage. Not to say that shotguns don't have their niche-gonna check out those models you suggested, at the very least so that I can become more informed about what to ultimately decide.

I did look into the SR9C, not the full size (didn't have one available for me to try). I liked the way it felt when shooting, but for some reason, I thought the full size might be better as far as aim, especially since I don't have the option to conceal carry, so the extra size doesn't bother me (if I do end up gaining the ability to CC down the line, I'd probably just pick up an additional, compact-sized weapon).

Heard a lot of bad things about the M&P trigger. It didn't particularly bother me, but then again, if I shot one WITH a trigger job/apex, who knows? I'd probably change my mind.

Glock? I actually never even considered a Glock, since you can't buy them new. For some reason I feel I want my first lady to be "a virgin", so to speak, mostly for sentimental reasons. That being said, if I could find pre-ban mags, that is a plus in and of itself.

LOL at me thinking this decision was gonna be easy...

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