Mr. Boatman,

I just wanted to send you a note and to thank you.  I’m 65 years old and my wife and I relocated to South Carolina from Pennsylvania.  I’ve always liked weapons and used to do a lot of hunting in Pennsylvania.  After relocating to the upland of SC, I’ve noticed on our local news that there seems to be a few too many home invasions.  To make a long story short, I decided to take the 8-hour CCW course that you have to take in South Carolina to be issued your CW permit.  I have two Glocks: G17 and G21SF.  My CCW when I purchase it, will either be the G30SF or the G26… not sure yet.  When reading about ammunition, there are so man options out there it was driving me crazy.  Your little YouTube information gave me the best and most informative perspective I could receive.  I’m just a 65-year-old former Marine (1963-1967) that just wants to protect his home and family in the event some BG tries to kick in my door at 3:00AM in the morning.

I’m sure there are many average people like me that have purchased a firearm, buy a box of generic ammunition and put them in the dresser drawer.  The relaxed and confident manner that your dad explains different aspects of personal protection I found very understandable for the average guy.

Thank you, and I’m sorry if I was rambling.

Frank

Frank,

Thank you, I’m always gratified when a reader lets me know that we’ve helped out in some way.  Yes, the ammo question is a complex, yet simple one.  Find ammo that works in your gun 100%.  Shooting Glocks makes it a little harder to choose because Glocks cycle everything. 

From your letter, I can tell that you’re still thinking like a Marine.  You’ve stuck to two traditional calibers, 9mm and .45ACP and two basic pistol sizes.  Full combat size for home defense and subcompact for carry.  Keepin’ it simple!

While I love Glocks, for home defense you may also want to consider a shotgun.  Nothing says ‘get the hell out of my house’ like pointing a shotgun at him.

Keep on Glockin’,

Morgan

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