Does anyone have a dedicated home defense handgun?

Status
Not open for further replies.
Nope. All my guns do everything--keep me company on roadtrips, run races, sit thru class with me at gun skul, etc.

They're ALL beaters and HD guns...
 
speaking of dedicated home defense guns, did Twoblink tell you about the guy with the 'four step' rule? :rolleyes:
 
Beretta 92FS with night sights and pre-ban mag loaded with 147 Rangers. Considering going back to a Smith model 13 loaded with 158gr LHPSWC +P 38s.
 
Glock 35 with mag extensions for 20 rd capacity plus an M3 light. I leave this one set up for HD (mag ext and light) and carry its little brother (G27). Its a little large for carry although i do have a nice FIST holser for it, plus i prefer not to handle my loaded HGs any more than necessary. So i leave the G27 in its holster when i put it on or put it up and the G35 lays easy to grab in its location sans a holster. Both are always loaded.
 
HK USP40f. As soon as I get some Ashley Express sights and a lamp on the thing it'll be perfect.

- Gabe
 
Walther P99 primary with a S&W 686+ for a New York reload. Always loaded and ready to rock sitting in a Gunvault next to my head when I sleep. No CCW use for me (LA county, CA)
 
You betcha.............

I just got a Rossi Model M677 .357 mag six-shooter snubby for $120 and it is now my bedstand gun. Being an older model, I took it to the range and it checked out perfectly. I wanted the larger, heavier revolver because my wife can shoot this one, if she needs to.
 
My wifes dedicated HD pistol is a P99 in .40s&w with federal hydrashoks. My dedicated HD weapon wasn't allowed to be named in this thread ;)
 
Dedicated to the one I love...

A Colt Police Positive in .38 spcl with tyler T's and 125grn +P gold dots.

It's the only one my wife and I can both agree on, so it stays.

-LeadPumper
 
Russian Makarov, Loaded with 102 gr Remington Golden Sabres. And for added security there's a nice Winchester 1300 12ga Pump Shotgun nearby.:evil:
 
My wife's HD gun is a Walther P-1. She really likes the smaller grip of that gun. I don't think she would be comfortable with the larger grip of the Beretta.

I don't think the longer bbl is an issue in a handgun unless you have a really long bbl like a 8 3/8" or something. If someone is that close to you in your house, you are in a hand to hand situation and you probably are in deep doo-doo.:D I like a shorter bbl most of the time but I think that advantages of the longer bbl (4-6") makes up for the downsides for a hose gun. It will have a little less muzzle flash and less recoil and will also point better. Those things may be very important in a home invasion situation because of the darkness, you don't want to get blinded by the flash and you may not be able to see the sights so the pointing factor might be a plus.
 
All of my home defense handguns are VERY dedicated to what they do. :)

Actually, though, I'm not sure if you would consider bowling pin shooting or steel plate matches "target shooting."

I consider those good practice with a defensive handgun, and it's the primary reason (OK, secondary, as I have a LOT of fun shooting those matches) why I shoot them.
 
My 4" 629, loaded with Speer's 200 GDHP, lives on the nightstand. But it travels with me when I travel (bedside gun when away from home also). And is usually close to hand on longer road trips when I am in the car.
 
686+ (7 shot) 5 inch barrel (yes I said 5 inch) loaded with 125 grain Golden Saber Magnums.

2 speed loaders, flashlight.

All in the small safe in my "tactical closet". I'm gonna take some pictures of my setup soon and post them in a new thread.

:D

Carry gun is an SP101 with the same load.

Backup housegun AND backup carry gun is a 686 (6 shot) with a 4 inch barrel.

Alien/wild animal attack defense gun is a 5 & 1/2 inch .44 Magnum Bisley Blackhawk with 240 grain SJHPs Magnums.

:D ;)
 
HD: Springfield 1911-A1 .45acp. w/ surefire mag
Wifes HD: Ruger Security-Six .357mag,
Carry: Ruger SP-101 2.25" stainless loaded w/ 158grn. federal hydrashoks, carried in bladetech IWB-
 
Status
Not open for further replies.

Similar threads

Justin
  • Locked
Home defense gun for non-shooter
2
Replies
44
Views
4K
sixgun_symphony
S
J
  • Locked
Home Defense Menu...your opinions wanted
2
Replies
48
Views
2K
WVMountainBoy
WVMountainBoy
RetiredUSNChief
What WON'T you carry and why?
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Replies
254
Views
10K
StrykerByte.45
StrykerByte.45
M
  • Locked
Most versatile defensive handgun?
2
Replies
43
Views
3K
Marshall
M
T
  • Locked
Why do you choose the gun and caliber you use for defense?
2 3 4 5 6
Replies
138
Views
10K
Deaf Smith
Deaf Smith
Back
Top