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

[ritepath]

P220 all steel.

 

[MTMilitiaman]

Glock. I have a 20 so that makes the most sense. I shoot my G19 better so to do it over again and considering only home defense, I'd probably get a G34, or of the models mentioned, a 17. The 20 adds the versatility of the 10mm Auto, which makes it better for medium game hunting or as a hiking pistol for potential use against cougars and black bears, but I think most people probably shoot the 9mm better because it has lower recoil and is less snappy. So if I didn't have to worry about defending myself against Bigfoot, I'd probably opt for the 9mm because I get more confidence from proficiency than foot pounds of energy. Your results may vary.

 

[S&W620]

I've owned a few glocks, a couple of 1911's a couple of HK's and a Sig.

I still own a P226 and a P30. If forced to choose, I'd go with HK, easily.

Most folks are turned off to the idea of spending nearly 900 bucks on a polymer pistol, but the P30 is truly the most ergonomic pistol on the market and built like a friggin tank.

 

[pasky2112]

Glock 20: 16x 165g XTP's @ 1400 fps...laser + TLR1= BANG BANG and back to sleep. Let the dogs lick up the mess.

 

[Cocked & Locked]

hmmmm....

Dear THR:
The question is in subject line.
Remember question is HOME defense specific. It does not factor in CCW possibility nor price is a factor. Please discuss your choice.
Thanks

el Godfather...I'm just curious as to what you do with the info you obtain from your various polls and threads similar to this one. Do you apply that info to your decision making regarding purchase and/or application of a specific firearm?

Thanks in advance if you choose to reply.

To answer this poll question choice I would pick the Glock 20 full of 180 grain Gold Dots. I'm a 1911 fan but my preference for home defense is a handgun that one just needs to pull the trigger to make it go bang...no safety too disengage.

 

[el Godfather]

I have noticed that many of the members talk about velocity, but I seldom hear of energy. Why is that?

 

[el Godfather]

CL
Mostly the information is used to make informed choice in buying a firearm. Thankfully, application of firearm has not become a concern. I keep good defensive preperation, but my interest is mostly collecting and shooting at range some times.

Apart from that, some of the discussions here have tremendous amount of expertise in them. They become very useful in coffee table arguments that we gun enthusiasts generally get into.

What do you do with information, may I ask? Thanks.

 

[iMagUdspEllr]

@el Godfather:
People talk about velocity and mass which help you calculate energy. If they are only talking about velocity they are leaving a major component out of the equation (mass). An increase in velocity adds more energy to a bullet than an equal increase in mass because kinetic energy = (1/2)*m*v^2

 

[Cocked & Locked]

CL
Mostly the information is used to make informed choice in buying a firearm. Thankfully, application of firearm has not become a concern. I keep good defensive preperation, but my interest is mostly collecting and shooting at range some times.

Apart from that, some of the discussions here have tremendous amount of expertise in them. They become very useful in coffee table arguments that we gun enthusiasts generally get into.

[bold]What do you do with information, may I ask? Thanks.[/bold]

Thanks for your reply.

What do I do with info? I store some of it in my memory...share some of it...learn from some of it...and view some of it as "fluff" not worthy of (for me) trying to remember.

And I look for any excuse to post a picture.

 

[el Godfather]

Yes I did notice you take excellent pictures. Something I cant do even when I tried.

Whats the collection value of the Colt Commander in your last picture if its in 9mm?

 

[el Godfather]

Thank you IMag.

 

[C0untZer0]

The Mark23 has some extensive testing behind it. Very reliable handgun, and built to handle +P. It also has enough mass to make firing +P cartridges manageable.

 

[keithbayne]

any of them. no wrong answer.personaly, i am a 1911 man,but thats just me

 

[Cocked & Locked]

Whats the collection value of the Colt Commander in your last picture if its in 9mm?

If in the same cosmetically challenged condition probably $550-$650 if all is functionally fine. Maybe more but no less unless one found a real deal. Depends on how high the regional "want factor" is...I'm just guessing here as I'm no expert.

 

[AWorthyOpponent]

Currently have a Glock 17 next to the bed, but there's also a Mossberg 500 underneath. Depends on the situation. If someone is breaking in for sure, Mossberg it is...if I just hear something and want to check it out, Glock comes with...

 

[C0untZer0]

I don't like the idea of having a Glock as a nightstand gun. For me personally, I don't like the possibility of reaching for the Glock half-asleep and getting my finger in the trigger gaurd.

That can be mitigated by always having it in a holster that covers the trigger gaurd.

I have an HK P7M8 nearby, in a case, so I'm not worried about pulling a trigger while I'm half-asleep.

 

[ExTank]

I chose 1911, as it's the handgun type I am most familiar with due to carrying one as an issue weapon in the Army for 6 years.

 

[el Godfather]

CL
I meant the value in collection not monetary value. Perhaps I should phrased question better.

 

[Cocked & Locked]

Oh...misunderstood here. If it was NIB or in 95%+ condition I would value it highly in a collection. Then I would probably sell it and it would be out-of-collection.

 

[el Godfather]

Ok thanks.

 

[saturno_v]

In my nightstand there is a Bersa Thunder 40 (full size) which is a DA/SA so I guess I could have voted SIG in the poll.....

On my wardrobe there is a Mossberg 500 with its "home defense duty" 18.5" barrel...loaded with #00 buckshot.

If I stay downstairs at night night for a while watching TV or working on my computer I have my Kel Tec P-11 in my pocket.

I'm thinking about the possibility of having another shotgun or full size pistol "on the ready" downstairs....if it would be really overkill....

 

[Soldiernurse]

The OP's question -

Apparently some members can't read, or choose not to........

To the OP, any one of the firearms you have listed would work, and work well. I guess I would vote for the Sig 220.

"I" choose none of the listed four, thank you very much.

On my nightstand is a PPQ .40 w/X2 mounted light.

 

[Soldiernurse]

In my nightstand there is a Bersa Thunder 40 (full size) which is a DA/SA so I guess I could have voted SIG in the poll.....

On my wardrobe there is a Mossberg 500 with its "home defense duty" 18.5" barrel...loaded with #00 buckshot.

If I stay downstairs at night night for a while watching TV or working on my computer I have my Kel Tec P-11 in my pocket.

I'm thinking about the possibility of having another shotgun or full size pistol "on the ready" downstairs....if it would be really overkill....

Cool! I have the 500 Mosberg JIC Cruiser shotgun. Soon I'll add ATI Buttstock.

 

[golden]

GLOCK 17 or SIG 226

I am a 9m.m. fan, so it would be either of GLOCK 17 (my choice would be the GLOCK 19) or the SIG 226. I carried both of them on duty and in the end, stuck with the GLOCK 17 based on its lighter weight.
You really notice the weight difference when you are approaching the 10th hour at work, more so when you hit 12 hours and so on.

They were both reliable, accurate and worked as advertised with the SIG 226 being more accurate.

I carry an H&K P-2000 on duty and while it works fine, I just do not see why it should cost $300.00 more than the GLOCK 17 and at least a $100.00 more than the SIG 226.

I would only use a 1911, if I could not find a BERETTA, GLOCK, SIG, SPRINGFIELD ARMORY or WALTHER to use. The single action trigger with cocked and locked safety has no appeal to me.

Jim

 

[USAF04]

For home defense I prefer a 12 ga w/OO buckshot. Saying that, I do keep my S&W 1911PD .45 ACP, (loaded w/Hornady 185 gr FTX), & SureFire lite on the night stand. {:{)}