Home defense

[steelslaver]

In light of the 410 Governor debate I though I would take a poll.

Which would or do you have handy in the house for the extreme emergency.

Very first thing your going to pick up. I know many of you have one or more back ups for what ever eventuality.

 

[Cal44]

A 627PC. I like the moonclip reloads and the 8 shots.

The weight doesn't matter if I'm not carrying it.

 

[Stopsign32v]

In light of the 410 Governor debate I though I would take a poll.

Which would or do you have handy in the house for the extreme emergency.

Very first thing your going to pick up. I know many of you have one or more back ups for what ever eventuality.

Short barreled shotgun will leave you with a form to fill out and a tax stamp. If you mean a pistol grip shotgun over one with a stock, no thanks.

 

[Stopsign32v]

Also a good home defense gun would be something with a silencer on it. That is if you care anything about your hearing. I would not want to or use my 357 magnum inside my home.

 

[Boudiepitbull]

I've always wanted to be able to pick up my friend Mr. Mossberg when uninvited company comes to call.

The 18.5 inch Mossberg 500 6 shot pistol grip model in 20 gauge.

That would be quickly followed by the short barrel revolver option. In fact, they would go hand in hand, but I could only click on one at a time for the poll.

 

[Stopsign32v]

A 627PC. I like the moonclip reloads and the 8 shots.

The weight doesn't matter if I'm not carrying it.

Please do not post pictures of your revolver. I was doing good not wanting the 627PC and you aren't helping much!! Damn fine looking piece of metal there. I see my wallet slowly crawling away from me.

 

[Stopsign32v]

The 18.5 inch Mossberg 500 6 shot pistol grip model in 20 gauge.

FINE choice! I've been looking for one exactly like that. Not easy to find. Care to part with yours?

 

[Muss Muggins]

.410 Mossberg 500 with pistol grip . . .

 

[robertrwalsh]

How about none of the above? What's wrong with a service type revolver with a 4-5 inch barrel?

 

[dusty3030]

What, no claymore option?

We have a few locked in strategic locations. Glock 17's with lights on the rail are in quick access safes in a couple of places in house. Wife also has a 64 3" with Lasergrips she shoots quite well in a strategic place.

Benelli M2 tactical ghost ring sights and a light on the fore end is locked in the room we would retreat to in case of home invasion. I keep a ruger 10/22 empty chamber loaded mag for varmints small as well as a Marlin 336 with skinner peep sight full mag / empty chamber for varmints large.

 

[Mister X]

I prefer a combo of snub revolver and high capacity auto.

The snub(S&W 642) if I'm carrying at home, answering the door, investigating an unknown noise/bump in the night and such where a contact distance scenario is more likely.

I go with an auto(Glock 19 or 17) for any scenario where I'd have more lead time/warning and distance such as if someone was attempting to enter the home(kick in the door) or I definitely knew someone was already in the home and we've called 911 and have taken up a relatively fixed position in a designated safe room.

 

[M29since14]

I have an M&P45 lying around for the purpose you describe, going on the theory that if it gets seized I suppose I would be less upset than if a 1911 gets hauled away. And it's perfectly adequate. The trigger is nothing special, but it is accurate and reliable.

 

[Mr. Blenderson]

I voted semi-auto for capacity, although I don't have a full-size right now I always felt comfortable grabbing one gun and a backup mag and having 35 rounds of 9mm at the ready. The pistol leaves my other hand free to hold a light, flip a light switch, call 911, move cats and dogs around, etc.

 

[Boudiepitbull]

FINE choice! I've been looking for one exactly like that. Not easy to find. Care to part with yours?

In all honesty I actually don't own one...yet. I just know its what I've wanted for years. Remember I live in NYC where I'm only allowed a dull butter knife which I have to hold in my left hand while I scream like a little school girl. In reality, all I have to grab first for home defense are a variety of wooden martial arts weapons from back when I trained. In the dark and in the close quarters of my apartment I could definitely ruin your day with any of the sticks. I also have a metal baton which would probably be a felony if I ever used it (now its a back scratcher). I gotta get out of this town and find a job in a different state...

 

[Jdavis]

Short barrel pump shotgun makes an ideal HD weapon even loaded with birdshot.

 

[blues7]

I voted for my 870 shotgun but I'd be fighting my way back to it with my Glock 19 (and a spare 33 round magazine) as I don't keep it alongside my bed (though it is close by).

The carbine is also close by but it is primarily intended for longer range or a greater number of targets.

 

[mazer]

I use one of the snubbies in the pic below (except the pre-model 10), and of course the 329PD. For home I limit my 44's to 44spls not mags. The longer barreled revolvers...not so much for home defense...inside the anyways....

 

[Comrad]

Lousiville Slugger, where I live, there's a real chance firing a weapon in the house would take out a neighbor and that's not something I'm willing to do.
Good solid core doors with dead bolts and a bat should be a poll option.

 

[Stopsign32v]

In all honesty I actually don't own one...yet. I just know its what I've wanted for years. Remember I live in NYC where I'm only allowed a dull butter knife which I have to hold in my left hand while I scream like a little school girl. In reality, all I have to grab first for home defense are a variety of wooden martial arts weapons from back when I trained. In the dark and in the close quarters of my apartment I could definitely ruin your day with any of the sticks. I also have a metal baton which would probably be a felony if I ever used it (now its a back scratcher). I gotta get out of this town and find a job in a different state...

Yikes....run from there, fast

 

[29aholic]

Short barrel 870 8 rounds of #4 buck.
Pistol grip only shotguns are alright until someone tries to take it out of your hands (if they get close enough), then your screwed.

I am pretty sure if I am faced with a home invasion the last thing I am going to be worried about is my hearing. I highly doubt I'll even hear it.