Your primary home defense gun?
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For me it's a Ruger P90 because that's easier to hold with a flashlight than a long gun.
Ala Dan
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Greeting's All-
My first line of home D' is a 12 gague Remington 870
Marine Magnum, currently stoked with Federal's # 4
and #00 buck-shot.
Of course, its backed with with a West German SIG-
Sauer P220A in .45 caliber; loaded with some
Remington (standard pressure) 185 grain JHP's.
If the perp is lucky enough to wade thru all that, then
there is six rounds of Federal's 110 grain "Hydra-Shok"
awaiting him/her, as fired from a Smith & Wesson 6"
model 686-5.
Additional home D includes: a .380 Walther PPK, a Smith
& Wesson (old model 60) in .38 special; and a stain
less steel Rossi (model 88, I think ?), also in .38 SPL
awaiting their demise.
U think I have enough firepower?
Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
My first line of home D' is a 12 gague Remington 870
Marine Magnum, currently stoked with Federal's # 4
and #00 buck-shot.
Of course, its backed with with a West German SIG-
Sauer P220A in .45 caliber; loaded with some
Remington (standard pressure) 185 grain JHP's.
If the perp is lucky enough to wade thru all that, then
there is six rounds of Federal's 110 grain "Hydra-Shok"
awaiting him/her, as fired from a Smith & Wesson 6"
model 686-5.
Additional home D includes: a .380 Walther PPK, a Smith
& Wesson (old model 60) in .38 special; and a stain
less steel Rossi (model 88, I think ?), also in .38 SPL
awaiting their demise.
U think I have enough firepower?
Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
Hi Ala Dan - I think you've got plenty of firepower!
After 20 years of shooting handguns I have finally decided to add a shotgun to my home defense system and was really curious as to how many others also employ a shotgun for home defense. Best, Mike
After 20 years of shooting handguns I have finally decided to add a shotgun to my home defense system and was really curious as to how many others also employ a shotgun for home defense. Best, Mike
MikeJ:
i think the determing factor for me is mobility
i think the shotgun is an excellent choice for HD when the primary concern is securing a fixed location (i.e. bedroom door, stairwell, hallway).
when mobility is required (like getting to the kids down the hall) i'd go to a handgun if possible
i think the determing factor for me is mobility
i think the shotgun is an excellent choice for HD when the primary concern is securing a fixed location (i.e. bedroom door, stairwell, hallway).
when mobility is required (like getting to the kids down the hall) i'd go to a handgun if possible
DMK
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If I can get to it, my 12 gauge Mossberg is primary. That said, at any given time a .357, .40 or 45ACP handgun may very well be...well...handier.
C.R.Sam
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Primary.........shotgun.
First line of defence......likely a revolver on or near my body.
Sam
First line of defence......likely a revolver on or near my body.
Sam
Prefer a good revolver or DA/SA auto that can be stored 'ready' but with the springs relaxed.
wunderkind
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6-shooter
Like my Taurus 82 security guard turn-in for the 'bump in the night' gun. It's a 6-shot .38 spl. Military & Police copy with a surprisingly nice trigger.
No safety to switch off. No mag spring to set. DA pull=less chance for an accident at 3 a.m.
Easy to tell if loaded without manipulating the gun. No 'press check' necessary.
With rubber grips, soft-shooting, even with the potent 158 grain +P SWC. Fun & cheap to practice with, a good thing in a defense gun.
My situation doesn't lend itself to having a long gun at the ready.
Funny, there's a couple Glocks and a few S&W wheelguns in the safe. But the $165.00 Taurus is my 'save your bacon' piece.
(I know that following basic safety rules would negate some of my points-but I'm considering being woke up and not totallly alert at the time of threat-Mr. Murphy is my copilot!)
Like my Taurus 82 security guard turn-in for the 'bump in the night' gun. It's a 6-shot .38 spl. Military & Police copy with a surprisingly nice trigger.
No safety to switch off. No mag spring to set. DA pull=less chance for an accident at 3 a.m.
Easy to tell if loaded without manipulating the gun. No 'press check' necessary.
With rubber grips, soft-shooting, even with the potent 158 grain +P SWC. Fun & cheap to practice with, a good thing in a defense gun.
My situation doesn't lend itself to having a long gun at the ready.
Funny, there's a couple Glocks and a few S&W wheelguns in the safe. But the $165.00 Taurus is my 'save your bacon' piece.
(I know that following basic safety rules would negate some of my points-but I'm considering being woke up and not totallly alert at the time of threat-Mr. Murphy is my copilot!)
How about "all of the above"?
I've got:
a Remington shotgun loaded with #4 Buckshot (27 pellets are better than 9, right?)
a Makarov with 95 gr Hornady XTPs
and, as a last resort (because of overpenatration concerns) a Wichester Model 94 .30-30 with 110 gr JHPs
I'd go for the shotgun first, so thats what I voted for...
I've got:
a Remington shotgun loaded with #4 Buckshot (27 pellets are better than 9, right?)
a Makarov with 95 gr Hornady XTPs
and, as a last resort (because of overpenatration concerns) a Wichester Model 94 .30-30 with 110 gr JHPs
I'd go for the shotgun first, so thats what I voted for...
For me my primary is my Mossberg 500 12g. 18â€bbl and sidesaddle loaded with light fieldloads and followed by 00buck and slugs on the buttstock carrier. I also have a flashlight and laser attachment. I have a 2.5pwr scope and see through scope rings for close use if needed. A Sp101 is also available.
TheeBadOne
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98 lbs of German Shepard to start with. .40 Glock 22 with night sights, lasermax laser, Sure-Fire 6p flashlight, Corbon 135 gr hollowpoints. Second mag of Federal 165 gr Hydra-shocks. Gun vault locked up loaded Rem 870 12 ga stocked with high brass OO buck/flashlight on forearm. Cell phone on charger with the Glock/flashlight.
denfoote
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Mike,
My G30, loaded with Federal 230gr Hydroshocks, is inder my pillow. I also have two 10 round mags within reach on the dresser. My wife has a Ruger P95 loaded with 115gr Winchester USA hollow points within reach under the bed. She also has two 15 round mags beside it!!
We like being loaded for bear!!
Dry heat my arse!!!
My G30, loaded with Federal 230gr Hydroshocks, is inder my pillow. I also have two 10 round mags within reach on the dresser. My wife has a Ruger P95 loaded with 115gr Winchester USA hollow points within reach under the bed. She also has two 15 round mags beside it!!
We like being loaded for bear!!
Dry heat my arse!!!
Rob96
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Well if the goblin makes it past my 90+ lb. Rottie, my primary HD gun right now is a Ruger GP-100 loaded with Speer 125gr+p 38spcl. I really do need to bring my shotgun up from the workshop.
New_comer
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First line HD firearm: Remington 870P Wingmaster shotgun loaded with three '00' buck capped with a Fiocchi 1 oz slug.
Backup: my 9mm HK USP, with a balanced cocktail of 115 gr & 147 gr Fiocchi FMJHP, and 125gr FMJ bullets.
Backup: my 9mm HK USP, with a balanced cocktail of 115 gr & 147 gr Fiocchi FMJHP, and 125gr FMJ bullets.
stevelyn
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I have to be since they like to visit often.
My home defense consists of BHP on the floor next to the bed for two-legged critters and to fight my way across the room to the Brenneke stoked 870 for the four-legged kind.
Of course if things really go south I have a Daewoo K-2 with a loaded mag nearby.
Augustwest
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1st line - 2 very dedicated mutts.
2nd line - Win 1300 Defender.
2nd line - Win 1300 Defender.
OEF_VET
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My first line of defense is Mossberg 500 (PG/side folder) with alternating #8 shot and 000Buck.
Should that fail, I've got a 4" 686 with Hydra-Shoks and Crimson Trace grips batting second.
Next to the 686 in the nightstand is where my P32 usually resides at night. I say usually because it's at the smiths right now.
Batting clean-up, just in case the zombies attack in force, my SAR-1 is in a soft case under the bed with 5 loaded mags, 4x30 and 1x40.
Should that fail, I've got a 4" 686 with Hydra-Shoks and Crimson Trace grips batting second.
Next to the 686 in the nightstand is where my P32 usually resides at night. I say usually because it's at the smiths right now.
Batting clean-up, just in case the zombies attack in force, my SAR-1 is in a soft case under the bed with 5 loaded mags, 4x30 and 1x40.
First Line is the Springfield 1911-A1. That buys me time to fade back to the closet for the Maverick/Mossy 12Ga, w Rem 3" #4Buck--41 pellets a round.
After that, I'm going to the Most Serious Artillery...The US Rifle Cal .30 M-1 ...popularly known as The Garand
After that, I'm going to the Most Serious Artillery...The US Rifle Cal .30 M-1 ...popularly known as The Garand
Sven
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1911 with 9 rounds of +P
Lancel
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Primary: Glock 20 (10mm) with 6 in bbl and night sights
Secondary: Cold Steel Assegai (short handled Zulu spear)
Backup: Spouse with revolver, telephone, and 2 dogs.
Larry
Secondary: Cold Steel Assegai (short handled Zulu spear)
Backup: Spouse with revolver, telephone, and 2 dogs.
Larry
My early warning system is a 3 1/2 lb Yorkie that hears everything in my neighborhood. Under my bed is a Winchester 1300 Defender with #00 buckshot. I have a Kimber within reach loaded with Winchester 230 gr JHP's. My wife has a .38 Colt Det Spl under her pillow loaded with Federal HydraShocks. I have an AK-47 in the front of my gun safe with 6 30 rnd mags. I can reach it fairly quickly but it's also my WTSHTF gun.
556A2
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CZ-75B 9mm with 15 +P Speer Gold Dots
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