[sig232]

In my humble opinion there is only one handgun that is tops for home protection. Its the 45 auto, quick to bring into play and a low pressure round that is not quite as blinding in the dark. It has a round that will end a fight quickly and has a barrel opening that will send even the most drugged out Tweeker packing without a shot being fired.

I own five in different makes and I love them all! What say you??

 

[NGFadmin]

I would say that they are extremely well home defence guns but carrying one is always good too. They do bring some power to the table giving you that one hitter quitter.

 

[red-rider]

You're preachin' to the choir, Sig. :-B-:

 

[NGFadmin]

You're preachin' to the choir, Sig. :-B-:

Isn't that the truth! :-B-:

 

[Guest]

.45s are fine for defense. So are 9mms, .40s, and .357s. The particular gun chosen barely even matters compared to mindset, marksmanship, gunhandling and tactics.

It's not the arrow, it's the Indian.

 

[NGFadmin]

Cant forget "placement" of the ammo.

 

[sig232]

Well that was interesting. I typed a reply and it just disappeared off the planet? Thats a mystery, its floating around in cyberspace I guess! :lol:

 

[NGFadmin]

That is wierd and makes me wonder where it went. Hopefully that doesn't happen again.

 

[sig232]

It was a comment about the burden of lugging around a 45 cal during the day. I prefer the 45 for protection but even the lightweight versions are 27 oz plus a mag or two. Its a load to carry and conceal. So I found that I was not carrying because of that reason so I bought the kel-tec.

 

[bat1159man]

.45s are fine for defense. So are 9mms, .40s, and .357s. The particular gun chosen barely even matters compared to mindset, marksmanship, gunhandling and tactics.

It's not the arrow, it's the Indian.

+1 How you handle yourself and the weapon make the firearm dangerous to intruders or to yourself.

Situational awareness is also critical for home defense where are your wife, children, relatives, guests....

 

[Guest]

Cant forget "placement" of the ammo.

I file that under "marksmanship"...

Situational awareness is also critical

...and that under both "mindset" and "tactics."

 

[Guest]

I don't favor a powerful handgun for home defense, the 45 will go through 4 sheetrock walls, possibly taking out your kids, pets, mother in law, penetrate the insulation and vinly siding and take the windows out of the neighbor's car.
Self defense courses recommend police issue, low recoil, #4 buck. I've got that in my Mossburg LE pump.
Since I got my Taurus, "The Judge" I keep the first two loaded with #4 birdshot, the last three with CorBon 200 gr JHP. I figure if the two shot shells won't stop an intruder it is indeed time for the big stuff. Hard to imagine someone with two #4 rounds to the face keep coming though.

 

[Guest]

Cant forget "placement" of the ammo.

I file that under "marksmanship"...

[quote:0db54]Situational awareness is also critical

...and that under both "mindset" and "tactics." [/quote:0db54]


very very true

 

[bat1159man]

Cant forget "placement" of the ammo.

I file that under "marksmanship"...

[quote:b8672]Situational awareness is also critical

...and that under both "mindset" and "tactics." [/quote:b8672]

+1 Agreed but felt some others may look at is sli different. We are on the same page.

 

[Guest]

cool minds and fast hands :-B-:

 

[Guest]

I don't favor a powerful handgun for home defense, the 45 will go through 4 sheetrock walls, possibly taking out your kids, pets, mother in law, penetrate the insulation and vinly siding and take the windows out of the neighbor's car.
Self defense courses recommend police issue, low recoil, #4 buck. I've got that in my Mossburg LE pump.
Since I got my Taurus, "The Judge" I keep the first two loaded with #4 birdshot, the last three with CorBon 200 gr JHP. I figure if the two shot shells won't stop an intruder it is indeed time for the big stuff. Hard to imagine someone with two #4 rounds to the face keep coming though.

Overpenetration is a non-issue if you use decent JHPs and hit your target.

 

[Baldy]

I make a final lock down of the house every night. I turn on the night lights and check all locks. I known where everybody is bedding down if we have guest. Our house is small and that helps. We also have a plan in case we come under attack. Everybody will be laying low with a cell phone and a gun but me. :shock: They will both be on the phone with the police. I am not going to shoot Grandma on the couch or start :--- blazing away without ID'ing my target. That's part of my plan anyway. Good luck with yours.



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[sig232]

I make a final lock down of the house every night. I turn on the night lights and check all locks. I known where everybody is bedding down if we have guest. Our house is small and that helps. We also have a plan in case we come under attack. Everybody will be laying low with a cell phone and a gun but me. :shock: They will both be on the phone with the police. I am not going to shoot Grandma on the couch or start :--- blazing away without ID'ing my target. That's part of my plan anyway. Good luck with yours.

Well, I hope you never have to protect your home and activate that plan.

I have been around a long time and never had a home invasion. Had someone try the locks one night and it set the dog off! I too check all the locks each night, set the alarm and make sure my gun and cell phone are in the bedroom ready for quick access.

Wife thinks I am a bit paranoid about security so I do it after she retires to bed.