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Originally Posted by Linejudgemick
IMHO for home defense... first choice - shotgun with #4 buck shot, second choice choice - 9mm or larger handgun with quality JHP ammo tested for correct function, no other choice - 22 caliber anything.
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I agree with that, first choice 20 gauge double barreled coach gun with #3 buck shot. Then it's my snubby with 110 grain Federal Hydra-shok and my wife with her 4" 66-3 loaded with 110 grain .357 Magnum JHP. We figure the lighter hollowpoints would give good stopping power with minimal over penetration.
I used to live in the Wash DC area and worked in the automotive industry. People would tell me what it's like to get shot by a .22. When you're tripping on crack or some kind of narcotic you don't even realize you're shot until you start bleeding. I'm not thinking I'll have time for a careful head/neck shot, I'm going to go for center mass with something they'll notice.