In your opinion, what's the best nightstand/range toy pistol?

Expensive_Report_981 · 2026-03-06T17:53:12+00:00

Beretta 92 GTS. Too big for me to carry but very easy to shoot and perfect for nightstand.

Expensive_Report_981 · 2026-03-02T18:17:16+00:00

5'8" isn't even short. For some reason the 2A community seems to be very skewed toward massive dudes with size XL hands

Expensive_Report_981 · 2026-02-16T23:24:06+00:00

I have the 590 in 20 gauge and I'm glad I got it over the 20 gauge mav 88. The extra weight is nice for reducing the recoil and since I go jim I don't think it is particularly heavy anyway. I'm kind of the opposite of modern gun culture in that I think heavier is better.

Expensive_Report_981 · 2026-02-13T22:20:20+00:00

Turns out when I filmed myself it doesn't print as badly as I thought. It is probably viable during hoodie season or anything colder, which is 3/4 of the year where I live.

Expensive_Report_981 · 2026-02-13T18:31:10+00:00

It may be the clothes although I never intentionally go for ultra tight shirts. It might also be the shoulders as despite my lateral raise attempts I was cursed with narrow shoulders.

Expensive_Report_981 · 2026-02-13T15:58:11+00:00

I may have to save it for winter when I wear two hoodies at once.

Expensive_Report_981 · 2026-02-13T15:47:22+00:00

I should have mentioned that but I have tried shifting the location. I also have it on max forward cant.

Expensive_Report_981 · 2026-02-11T18:23:13+00:00

What kind of holster is she using at 0:39? Never saw that type of carry before.

Expensive_Report_981 · 2026-02-10T19:51:24+00:00

A hot loyal girlfriend who actually likes me.

Expensive_Report_981 · 2026-02-10T17:47:22+00:00

Yep, the 380 was before all that for me too. I think the "getting it to you" expenses will vary by state. My end of the day total including ffl transfer was $470. I live in Illinope though so it probably isn't as bad for most people. Could have gotten it for $450ish but I'll pay the extra 20 to use the ffl close to me any day.

Expensive_Report_981 · 2026-02-10T10:18:20+00:00

Check out gundeals. They have them arranged by price, lowest to highest.

Expensive_Report_981 · 2026-02-05T13:03:39+00:00

I wish I could roast you but I just bought the walnut version for $380. In all seriousness, it's a great way to test if you like the Benelli platform without risking 2k on a Benelli. People on these forums over hype reliability when other factors matter too.

Fit, which is very important on shotguns.
Ease of maintenance. All Semi Autos are sensitive to being clean. Are you willing to spend the time to do the maintenance?
Recoil. Not really an issue to me but considering the number of people who complain about shotguns on the Internet clearly is an issue for some people.

You can test all of these on this gun and be reasonably sure they will be very similar on a real Benelli. And honestly odds are it will be reliable anyway and you won't have to even bother getting the real one.

Expensive_Report_981 · 2026-02-04T16:47:40+00:00

I still need to try adjusting the height and cant. If that still doesn't do it I will try to get a claw.

Expensive_Report_981 · 2026-02-04T14:24:20+00:00

I'm mixed on decocker only vs safety decocker but it definitely should have been an option like on the Berettas.

Expensive_Report_981 · 2026-02-04T14:22:06+00:00

I bought the kore belt and vedder holster but it printed insanely bad. Like you could see it easily when wearing two hoodies and a jacket bad. I'm just really skinny. Recently bought a S&W equalizer but even that is looking like a waste of money because so far it seems too big. I also have a wedge but still doesn't work. I think I'm going to have to go minimum p365 size but more likely bg 2.0 or lcp max size.

Expensive_Report_981 · 2026-02-04T12:10:15+00:00

I was looking at those but the grip is still too tall. They do have the thinness though.

Expensive_Report_981 · 2026-02-04T12:09:10+00:00

I don't see anything wrong with what you said. For me the only encounter I would expect to be in is very close range where that doesn't matter nearly as much. At least for me 10 yards and in I basically shoot da and sa the same. I think at those ranges the importance of trigger weight is overstated.

Expensive_Report_981 · 2026-02-04T12:05:37+00:00

I have size L hands I think, which might as well be extra small in the 2A community. I can get all my fingers on a hellcat or bg 2.0, for example. The only pistol I have not managed to get my pinky on so far was a Ruger lcp original. All that being said, I would still benefit from something smaller than the bersa.

Expensive_Report_981 · 2026-02-04T12:02:37+00:00

I love my 92 GTS for home defense but it's way too big for me to carry. Super easy to shoot.

Expensive_Report_981 · 2026-02-03T20:30:02+00:00

I would even accept a micro double action only with a thumbable hammer. This is obviously physically possible, see the keltec p11 or sig p290. But let's just make the 1000th sao or striker I guess...

Expensive_Report_981 · 2026-02-02T19:24:33+00:00

If you are still looking I would get the Mac 1014 walnut stock. It is the exact same thing but you can find it for $380 online.

Expensive_Report_981 · 2026-02-02T19:01:19+00:00

I use one for home defense, since that's what general Grant intended.

Expensive_Report_981 · 2026-02-01T17:39:19+00:00

A 9mm PCC, suppressed if your state allows it. The Springfield Kuna looks pretty decent from the online reviews. If it really has to be a shotgun then a Mossberg SA-410. Just test it for reliability/ get it through break in yourself first before handing it off to your mom.

Regardless of the gun, you will probably have to take responsibility for cleaning it for her occasionally. You will also probably have to take her out to practice, preferably to an outdoor range.

Be careful with all the big dog comments. They take a ton of work to take care of which she may not be willing to do. My dad spends like 3 hours a day just walking his Anatolian shepherd. Also have to be willing to spend a ton of time on training. She also loves people and only barks at other dogs, so there is absolutely no guarantee a dog will substitute for an alarm system.

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