Which one of these full size pistols would you choose for "Home Defense?"

[mf-dif]

I dont own any of them so i cant say id be more accurate and fast than another. So id just picked the one id like try out the USP.

My current night stand gun is a vz61 Skorpion though.

 

[Sheepdog1968]

They should all be reliable. I'd go with whichever one feels best in your hand.

 

[DylNger]

There's such a wide range of 1911's I went with a P220. Well I went with a P220 a long time ago too. They are very accurate at more than just single room distances. Most 1911's are too of course but not all. And I think you listed so many Glocks you got a lot of extra response for those pistols. I don't have anything against the Glocks but IMO they are not on the same level as a P220.

 

[rajb123]

none of the above...

full sized pistols are hard to carry.... if this is for home defense, I'd pick a shotgun.... if it is for carry, I'd pick a pocket pistol...

 

[Skribs]

Of those, I would choose a Glock, because it fits my preferred style of pistol closest. My personal choice would be for a Springfield XDm or S&W M&P over a Glock, because of certain ambidextrous features those offer.

 

[Gregg28]

I would go for the Sig or the HK. I love 1911s and they are what I shoot 90% of the time, but in terms of features and arguably reliability I would leave the 1911 out. And DEFINITELY not a cheap 1911.

 

[WoodchuckAssassin]

Bottom line, the best home defense gun is the one you practice with the most. For me, it's the 1911. Many others will agree...but many others will disagree. There's really no ONE correct answer. Practice, Practice, Practice with your sidearm - be it at the range, or dry fires from the couch.

 

[Nushif]

When you say "Home Defense" (with quotation marks) what do you really mean would be my first question.

I voted for the Glock 17 type but myself, I have a CCO 1911 which I also carry. I voted for the full size Glock purely based on ease of ownership, upkeep and cheapness of of ammo. .45 is pricey and I assume "Home Defense" involves practice.

 

[skoro]

Having carried the 1911 in my military days and it being the platform I'm most familiar with, that's my choice. But I don't think you could go wrong with any of the choices in your poll.

 

[Rusty Luck]

XDM you pick the caliber. I chose 9mm.

 

[fastbolt]

I don't get all wrapped up around the axle when choosing a dedicated defensive pistol. Doesn't matter whether it's carried on my hip or available for use when I'm at home. It's a handgun.

The mindset, skillset, knowledge of practiced tactics & the relevant laws and the experience of the user of the firearm, being employed as a dedicated defensive weapon, are probably of greater concern than the specific choice of equipment.

So ... which one would you select, and how well can you safely, accurately and effectively use it ... especially in an unexpected dynamic, chaotic, rapidly evolving deadly force situation, occurring in a confined area, and probably occurring under reduced/dim light conditions and where family members may be at risk?

Life presents us with choices and consequences.

 

[kyletx1911]

.45 1911s all day usually my carry one 4 depends on what i carry that day. doubles as my night stand gun

 

[foghornl]

My "Bedside Table Companion" is a Springfield Armory GI-45

 

[YJake]

(I'd far rather have a S&W K frame with a 4" barrel but that's not on your list. )

I've had several of the guns listed in the poll but a S&W Model 10 sits on my night stand currently.

Although, a double barrel shotgun rests between the bed and nightstand as a first choice.

-Jake

 

[oneounceload]

Glock 17 with the 33 round G18 magazine - works well

 

[FMF Doc]

I like the sig for a coule of reasons.
-There is no safety to forget to disengage at 2am when something goes bump.
-If you have time, you can cock it to SA for a precission shot.
-If you shoot a suspect, you can then put it back to DA by dropping the hammer, to
help prevent an AD while still holding an intruder at gunpoint, if necessary.
-Many have rails...a must for me for home defense pistols. I like a light on mine.

 

[Jed Carter]

For years my home defense pistol was a SIG P226, went to a Glock G17 so I could add a Surefire X400 light / laser.

 

[mljdeckard]

The one I shoot and handle best.

 

[kcshooter]

My HD gun is a 1911 with a TLR-3.

I have the Mossberg and AR quickly accessible right under the bed in a double case, but the handgun is the go-to when there's a bump in the night.

 

[jp3]

1. Ithaca 37 .12 Ga. Defense
2. Baer TRS w/ .230 Gold Dot

 

[Ala Tom]

I would not select any of them. I did select a S&W M&P 40 full size for my home defense gun. I later bought a Ruger SR40C as a potential CC gun though I have decided not to CC as a normal activity. They both use the same IWB holster and the Ruger makes a smaller bulge. I carry both guns in a two-compartment soft case that is near me as I sit now at home. But I would draw my Ruger because that has a safety which is ON while it is in the bag. I have trained to take off the safety as I draw the gun before I put my finger on the trigger. I can shoot either with the same accuracy.

There will soon be changes in my HD gun. I will add a combo laser sight/white lite. I will also change caliber to a .357 SIG, probably by a barrel swap in the M&P 40.

 

[Striker]

I don't get all wrapped up around the axle when choosing a dedicated defensive pistol. Doesn't matter whether it's carried on my hip or available for use when I'm at home. It's a handgun.

The mindset, skillset, knowledge of practiced tactics & the relevant laws and the experience of the user of the firearm, being employed as a dedicated defensive weapon, are probably of greater concern than the specific choice of equipment.

So ... which one would you select, and how well can you safely, accurately and effectively use it ... especially in an unexpected dynamic, chaotic, rapidly evolving deadly force situation, occurring in a confined area, and probably occurring under reduced/dim light conditions and where family members may be at risk?

I concur with fastbolt.

I own all of the handguns listed, except for the the HK varients (sorry usp9 ) and am comfortable in my ability to safely and effectively minipulate any of them. So my answer boils down to the one I'm carrying at the time.

 

[allaroundhunter]

1911. Easy choice.

Eventually I will have my Nighthawk GRP......eventually......

 

[Kahuna5]

I voted for the .45 but I would probably just use my shotgun for home defense

 

[allaroundhunter]

I voted for the .45 but I would probably just use my shotgun for home defense

You do realize there are several .45 ACP choices, right? Just saying that you "voted for the .45" doesn't say much.

The Glock 21 from choice A is a .45 ACP; the Sig P220 from choice B is a .45 ACP; and the HK USP comes in .45 ACP and the MK 23 is a .45 ACP (both from choice C)