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Soon I will be able to have a loaded handgun in the glove compartment of my truck. I have about 400-500 dollars to spend on a good handgun. Size and caliber do not necessarily matter. What do ya'll feel would be a good gun for keeping in a truck?
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For a truck gun it is hard to beat a revolver in .357 magnum caliber. You can shoot either .38 specials or full house magnums. I don't know what prices are like in your area but you should easily be able to find a solid used revolver that meet your needs.
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8 shot Smith & Wesson with a 5 inch barrel !
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3" 357 magnum. However, I would not leave one in my truck at all times. Too much opportunity to have it stolen.
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Kahr PM9 Glock 19 XD9sc
Kahr CW9 Glock 26
Ruger LCR Ruger LCP
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S&W Highway Patrolman 6" barrel (.357 / .38) if you can find one; a mod 27 (still made), same gun, better finish, more $$$.
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The second rule: "Bring enough gun"
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I'd say a Ruger GP100 (3" or 4") or SP101 357 magnum.
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lots of model 10's around........
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---Ronald Reagan
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Glock 23. Good caliber, yet still high capacity. Its just a glock, so nothing sentimental about it, if something were to happen.
Unless, by "truck gun" you are feferring to an all purpose bear killer?
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I don't understand the concept of a 'truck gun'. I don't like leaving a gun in my truck, unless I can't carry in a particular place; then I'll lock it in my COM safe, temporarily, until I'm back in carry action.
My pistol is on my side, right where I can get it anytime, anyplace
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"A heavily armed citizenry is not about overthrowing the government; it is about preventing the government from overthrowing liberty. A people stripped of their right of self defense is defenseless against their own government." -source
J&G sales has former LEO S&W wheel guns on sale for less than $300. I have bought them in the past and were very happy with them.
Just put the $500 cash (in small bills) in the glove box. That way, when someone breaks in and cleans you out, you wouldn't have wasted your time buying the gun.Originally Posted by YoungGun93
I have stored a firearm in my car...hidden in a CoM Safe for short periods of time, but never overnight.
As far as a gun? The Ruger SP101 (3") is a mighty fine 'sometimes in the truck' gun.
"That I cannot do."
"Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks."
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I am a student and I am turning 18 soon. I cannot carry concealed quite yet but I am legally allowed to keep a handgun in my car.
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I would go with a .357 revolver or a Glock.
Don't leave it in the car all the time though - it will probably get stolen.
"People willing to trade their freedom for temporary security deserve neither and will lose both." — Benjamin Franklin
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If I was going to leave it in my truck I would go with a cheap LEO trade in. Revolver, 3rd gen S&W auto, glock etc... or purchase a new Sigma from buds which I believe are $250, 299-50 rebate from S&W or maybe a kel tec p11
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Keep it in your door panel or center console where it's closer to grab should the SHTF.
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