Pick 1 For Home Defense Gun

[ljnowell]

I know very few folks that can deploy a handgun better than any shotgun I am aware of. (short of medical/strength reasons)

I dont know that i could say the same. I shoot about 100 rounds out of 12 gauge a year. Mostly playing with the guys or a little small game action for fun (or critter extermination). I shoot at least 100-150 rounds a week out of my g21. I handload and shoot every thursday night with a group of friends. I would have to say that in the bump in the middle of the night that I would feel more comfortable with my g21. I know it will get the job done, if I do my part.

 

[burningsquirrels]

remington 11-87 in 8+1. first shot is a non-lethal bag. the rest are #4s, then 00s, then slugs. there's a 19+1 9mm in close reach as well. alarm system that calls the cops is easier to hit one button than dialing 911 and getting a busy signal and then dialing again and getting someone that doesn't speak english.

 

[ljnowell]

remington 11-87 in 8+1. first shot is a non-lethal bag. the rest are #4s, then 00s, then slugs. there's a 19+1 9mm in close reach as well. alarm system that calls the cops is easier to hit one button than dialing 911 and getting a busy signal and then dialing again and getting someone that doesn't speak english.

Would you really want your first round to be a non lethal bag? I mean, I would guess that a home invaders gun wouldnt be loaded with less than lethal ammo.

 

[theNoid]

Probably not the best answer for an autoloaders forum but I just won't rely on an autoloader for defensive purposes of any kind. I would probably opt for nice SxS pistol-gripped coach gun in 12g or 20g and back it up with a revolver of sometype loaded with defense purpose ammo.

Don't get me wrong, I do love shooting semi's but if I were so worried about defense of any kind, then I want as much reliability as possible.

Noidster

 

[GoodKat]

I would probably opt for nice SxS pistol-gripped coach gun in 12g or 20g and back it up with a revolver of sometype loaded with defense purpose ammo.

Wow that's REALLY old school. A coach gun? Why not a pump? I can see using a revolver, especially an 8 shot .357(as long as you could hit them).

 

[Poor East Texan]

This is a really wonderful subject.

All the serious discussions....

If the dogs don't keep the bad guys away, or the bad guys trip over said dogs, I still say 12g pump gun with in my case #4 BUCK.

I would not feel all that bad holding a 1911 however.

Would be rather awful to mess up my walls and such though.

So dogs, do your stuff!

 

[tactikel]

Home defense tools:
cell phone to call 911
xenon flashlight to identify intruder
870 with #4 buckshot
xd-45 (13+1 gold dots) if above fails

 

[jhco]

Once again the answer to the caliber question is always .45acp

 

[1SOW]

I shoot my CZ 9mm a lot, and can grab point and shoot in minimal light in a hurry. If my P239 9mm is closer, that will do too.

I won't turn on a flashlight. I won't run to my closet for the Sweet Sixteen.

If I can: I'll run AWAY---with my gun.