Best choice for Home Defense?

[itgoesboom]

Thanks for all the tips guys.

I know that no single gun is capable of taking care of all the needs that you could possibly have (thats why i have a 12ga, an SKS, a revolver ((blackhawk .357)) and a CCW), but this one friend has said that he is looking for one firearm for his house, and i just wanted to see what peoples opinions where when it comes what firearm is best.

For me, i have always been best with a shotgun, so that is what i prefer as my home defense firearm, although, my CCW is always on my hip as well.

Whatever he ends up picking up, he will be spending some time with me and another friend at the range, practicing with whatever he gets.

I.G.B.

 

[Blackhawk]

Shotgun

 

[riverdog]

Ok, lets change the time to 6:00 pm. Its daylight even.

How do you answer the door with a shotgun?

I don't answer the door with a shotgun, but is that the only criteria you use for selecting your PRIMARY HD weapon? I have other weapons available (if I suddenly get a paranoid feeling about the UPS delivery guy ) but my primary weapon remains that 12 ga shotgun. YMMV, it really is a personal choice, but don't use folks knocking at your door as a reason to deselect a weapon. Personally, I don't take any weapon with me when I answer the door, I'm just not concerned about that threat as you apparently seem to be.

 

[3 gun]

If I could just have one it's a shotgun. Not the perfect tool but hard to fault. Easy to use, effective, flexible ammo choices and inexpensive. A 357mag revolver would be a close second choice for many of the same reasons.

 

[556A2]

I personally like a handgun for the ease of navigating through the house, plus with 15 Hydra-Shoks I feel safe .

 

[makdaddy03]

Win.1300 12ga.

 

[V-fib]

Moss 500 12ga. 18" when you feel the need to send the very best.

 

[Kahr carrier]

My primary Home defense gun is a Glock 21 you can wrap it in a newspaper to go answer the door it is very discreet. But my backup is an 870 Mariner with an 18 inch barrel Surefire forend and a factory top folding stock. It is short enough to manipulate around the house.

 

[Marshall]

OK, who are the three that said rifle is the best?

 

[ruger357]

Rem. 870.

 

[Jack19]

Make that four for the rifle. AR for me thanks. White light, low recoil, high psychological intimidation factor, 12 more rounds than my Glock.

 

[griz]

From the description given, I assumed the homeowner was not that familiar with guns and probably would not take the time to become very familiar. Given that, I didn’t think it would occur to him to answer the door in broad daylight with ANY gun, no matter the type. I viewed the selection as a sort of last ditch gun. That’s why I picked the shotgun. It’s effective and easier to use than a handgun.

As far as the handgun being easier to use for house clearing, sure it is. But do you really think somebody who does pistol practice once a year will be more formidable, and safe, with a handgun when he has to see if the cat or an intruder made the noise? As far as answering the door, you know you don’t really have to open it. If the guy knocking on your door can’t answer a simple "who is it" question to your satisfaction, tell him to go away.

 

[Kinsman]

SHOTGUN

Shorty Mossberg. Who cares about discreet? If it's just the neighbor looking for his cat, he will be sure to spread the word....

 

[Stevie-Ray]

As far as the handgun being easier to use for house clearing, sure it is. But do you really think somebody who does pistol practice once a year will be more formidable, and safe, with a handgun when he has to see if the cat or an intruder made the noise?

Yes I do, every bit as much as the guy who does shotgun practice once a year. Probably even more so, because the handgun is easier to wield than a shotgun without bumping it into things...........

However, as I stated in my above post: Practice, practice, practice. HD with a firearm is not something to be taken lightly. If you are not willing to spend more time on practice than once a year, you should probably rely on a big dog. Leave firearms to those that are serious. Too many gun accidents happen to those that are not.

 

[JamisJockey]

Who cares about discreet? If it's just the neighbor looking for his cat, he will be sure to spread the word....

Who do you think the neighbor will call first in 'spreading the word'???
"All cars, please respond to armed barricaded suspect, 666 Anystreet."
Prepare to meet the local SWAT boys, up close and personal!
Try not to scare the sheeple, would you?!?