Hello everyone. Just wanted to say hi. I am looking to purchase my first gun for hunting at the ripe old age of 50 lol. I am just kinda browsing and trying to educate myself along the way. I am sure I will have plenty of questions as I go

Robin

Hey Robin "shoot away" with the questions.

Welcome to the Remington Owners Forum robinann861 !!

Glad to see ya made it over here from the Mossberg Owners Forum...

Welcome! If you have any questions don't hesitate to post away.


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Thanks everyone. Checking out all my options and trying to be as informed as possible before I walk in anywhere to look

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Well hey there! I've seen you elsewhere!

Hope we can be helpful to you here or there, whichever!

You guys are being a huge help! I've got to be open minded and not have my mind set on one manufacturer Getting a feel for what is out there. Hoping this next week to find time to get out to a couple shops and actually handle some different guns. Once I narrow down a few that are comfortable, I am sure I will have ALOT of questions lol

You know Robin, Ithaca does have what they call the "Ladies" stock, which is a shortened length of pull. This would be like Mossberg's youth stock, along those lines. I think its a 13" length of Pull...

One of the things that most fascinates me about Ithaca is how many stories I continue to hear, one after another of 30, 40, 50, and 60 year old firearms that are still in use and performing magnificently!

The Ithaca is a very well made firearm that will stand up to a heck of alot over a very long time and keep going!

Thank you. TO be honest I have never heard of Ithaca....showing some of my lack of knowledge lol. But I will look into those also. I am not a small woman. I am 5'7", long arms...so...again showing my lack of knowledge ....Do you think I need the shorter length of pull?

I'm 5'10" and I use a short stock. Its not necessary I dont think, but more comfortable for sure.

For me, after adding a vest and heavy coat, I dont much care for the standard LOP stock, I dont like the reach to the forend... arthritis affects it a little too. By the time I'm at full reach for the forend, I cant turn my hand palm up and grip the forend and cycle the action. I know an autoloader would fix that, but theres something instantly satisfying about cycling the action of a pump and firing.

I am however looking into an autoloading 20 ga. for my daughter among other things. My daughter has a .410 pump with a standard LOP and does ok with it. In fact in my signature below my post, there is a link to my YouTube where you can find plenty of video of my daughter and I each firing standard LOP and short LOP guns.

All I fired in the past was single shot, so to be honest I never thought about that. I learn something new with each post I have been leaning toward a pump over autoload. With being inexperienced, is that the right choice to begin with? Iwill definitely look at your videos.

Robin, I hope the videos are able to show a little bit in the way of our stance and shouldering the guns. We have video from last winter all the way to last week.

I have always been of that school of thought, that the pump being simpler is a good first gun. However, I dont underestimate a persons ability to learn. With practice, which I encourage either way you go, you can easily become proficient with an autoloader in little or no time at all, it would certainly make for quicker follow up shots should you need it. I really like my pump guns too, but depending on what youre looking to spend, some autoloaders are reasonably priced. To me, the pump action becomes far more practicle as a home defense firearm as there is far less to go wrong than with an autoloader. There are fewer mechanics, fewer pieces and stuff...

I just posted a good deal of info to the Hunting post on MO. I hope you find it helpful and forgive me if some of it is redundant.

I just read the other post and it was very helpful. And believe me, nothing is redundant as far as I see it. There is alot to learn and the more times I see it the better I am leaning towards a pump for now. As you said, less to go wrong. I am also considering a handgun and my cconcealed carry license. For that I know I want a revolver...don't want it jamming on me in an emergency situation. Haven't handled one, but leaning towards a Charter Arms 38 SN with a speedloader. I like to camp and prefer more desolate areas, so I really need to get something to protect myself being I go alone most of the time. Any thoughts on a handgun are appreciated to

Handguns... I'm far less helpful. The first I ever fired was a S&W .38 Special. I was 11 years old I think. I like revolvers, but I own a 1911 .45 ACP and prefer it over anything else at this point. I dont have a ton of handgun experience though to compare it to.

I like the auto and its a large round. When I get my CCW I'll be carrying my 1911. Its slim enough to carry on a belt, but for revolvers, most can go in a pocket pretty easily. Most revolvers carry 6 rounds, my 1911 carries 8 if I have one chambered.

Thats all I can advise on handguns!

A handgun is something I am definitely looking to get by next spring. I can spend the winter looking. My neighborhood is going to crap...home invasions are getting out of hand... and I try to get into the woods every chance I get and most times I am on my own. A couple times I have run across some shady characters and had bad feelings so I left. If ever backed into a corner, I want to be able to defend myself and protect my daughter and baby grandson. I know I want something with stopping power, but small enough to keep on me. If you can't get to it, it doesn't do you any good!

Youre right about accessability.

There are alot of really good auto pistols that are easily concealable, as well as good revolvers. My preference for the auto is a single stack magazine though most (or many) CCW handguns are double stock 9 mm. Glock has been around for ever and is incredibly reliable. If you arent crazy about the 9 mm, the G23 is a .40 cal and there is also a Glock available in .45 auto.

For revolvers, Ruger is excellent as well as S&W and alot of folks like the Taurus Judge or Public Defender. A friend of mine bought his daughter the Public Defender when she was 15 for when she had to be home alone after school. I dont know how concealable it is, its a decent sized cylinder.

Conceled Carry doesnt mean however the firearm has to be "small". Depends on how you will carry it. There are alot of packs out there that are messenger bag styled designed for CCW. There are plenty of folks carrying full sized handguns on belts and "inside waistband" (IWB) holsters. Depends on your frame and how you dress. Sometimes seasons make a difference too.

Oh! There is a thread on MO on CCW called "Concealed Carry Tips and Tricks" I think. Its in the handgun section and I bet that would be far more helpful!!!!!

Heres the link!
Concealed Carry Discussion

That will be far more helpful than I could ever be!

I will definitely check that link too. You all are a wealth of information and I am so grateful. I know personally, only one person that is knowledgeable about guns and bows. Unfortunately for me he is on the go alot...great for him enjoying retirement lol. Hard to catch him, so I am very thankful for the info and advice from all you I'm a jeans and t-shirt kind of gal and don't carry a purse much, so i will definitely be looking at hosters too. It's sad, but these days you have to be prepared to defend yourself. There was a home invasion a few doors down...93 yr old woman. 5 or 6 broke in and terrorized her. Just thank God, they didn't physically harm her. Now I have my daughter and baby grandson here, so I will also have to school him on firearms as he grows on keep them secure and away from him. So much to start leaning at 50 LOL. Thanks again all

Thank you, I appreciate it! However, I'm just learning myself!

I was recently talking to "nkeegstra" of Lightfield. Now he is a wealth of information! Part of whhat we discussed was the Taurus Judge as a PD firearm. The Judge has its admirers as well as those that cant stand it. Now, nkeegstra has years of service as an LEO and firearms instructor and has developed ammunition specifically for Personal/Self Defense. He really like the Judge platform and likes the terminal ballistics it produces at PD/SD ranges with several types of ammo including the .410 00 buck handgun loads, and encourages the rubber buck pellets too in some circumstances. Another topic altogether perhaps...

Anyhow, one option is the Judge, a revolver and reasonably priced.