Gun research question

[Whispersecret]

I'm almost done with my first story, but I need the name of a gun that a bodyguard type guy would carry. Something slick and expensive, not too large.

Any suggestions?

 

[Skibum]

A slick and expensive gun? How about a Glock 20. That is both expensive and exotic.

 

[Shintani]

Something for everyone here...


Beretta M92FS (9mm Parabellum)
Colt Commander (.45 ACP)
Colt Python (.357 Magnum)

or, for the Presidential types...
Uzi
Heckler & Koch MP-5

 

[Skibum]

If you want sexy, James Bond used a Walther PPK.

 

[Gary1]

How about something that is simple and commonly used. A Smith and Wesson .38 chiefs special with a 2 inch barrell. Carried one for years in that profession.

 

[Rachel Picabia]

You boys just love talking about your 'artillery', don't you? Showing it off to the girls. I guess this must all start in the changing rooms, does it?

Hmmmmmmmmmn.

I'll have to go now. I'm feeling.... uhm.... 'sleepy'. Need to go for a 'lie down'.

rach
xox

 

[Softly]

My husband carries a concealed weapon. He does "little favors" for a government agency, that can afford anything. His gun is
a Glock 27, .40 calibre. It is light, 21.7 oz., small - 6.3 x 4.2 inches, holds 9 rounds, and has little metal in it. The ,40
cal was made for police agencys. It will knock a man off his feet, yet won't go through a wall like the .357. The Georgia State Police tested one by firing 10,000 rounds through it, without cleaning it. No malfunctions. Every Georgia trooper is issued
two Glocks; a Glock 22, .40 cal. that he wears, and a 27 that he has his hand on, in his pocket, when he approches a car. His clips will work in either gun. Hope this helps. Softly

[This message has been edited by Softly (edited 04-11-2000).]

 

[Wordmage]

Originally posted by skibum:
If you want sexy, James Bond used a Walther PPK.

And it haunted Ian Fleming to his death. That's considered a "lady's gun." I don't know a pro bodyguard who'd even consider it. It has no stopping power. I'd vote Glock, but the Beretta is probably more well-known among non-gun enthusiasts.

Whispersecret, there's a good source book (if this is likely to come up again) from Writer's Digest. The Writer's Guide to Weaponry or somesuch.

I'd advise avoiding the cannons, like the Magnums; they're just too noticeable and a bodyguard wouldn't want to advertise....

 

[Skibum]

I never said it was effective, just "sexy". If it were me I'd go with a Caspian Arms customized 1911 Colt.

 

[Whispersecret]

Thanks everyone! I'm going with the Glock! <waves>