Recommendation for Bedside gun

[Mule Packer]

If you are in the country where nobody will hear the shots, drag the intruder into the bathroom and put him in the tub ao bleed out. Then cut him up (quarters will be fine) and then feed the parts through the wood chipper. After it's just clean up-remember clorox is your friend.

Heck, Caj, out in the country it's much, much easier. Most ranchers have access to a backhoe. Dig a hole six feet deep, dump the perpetrator in, cover 'em up, pour a concrete pad, build a 25' x' 20' pole barn over the site, then fill it up with 12 tons of hay. There's no cadaver dog on the planet that can smell through 12 tons of hay, 16 inches of concrete, and six feet of country clay.

 

[Jon651]

What is your recommendation for a gun to have beside the bed for things that go bump in the night? What is the weapon and how is it setup?

What do you keep beside the bed?

Regardless of which weapon you choose, my preference is to have one that has a "stiff" double-action trigger. For me, this is an extra layer of safety - I don't want a "light" trigger when I may not yet be fully awake or aware of what is happening and navigating around my house without the benefit of full daylight.

That being said, I keep my 629 Classic as my bedside gun. It has a heavy DA trigger - plus the benefit of whomever I am shooting at will KNOW IT when it happens!

 

[Execpro]

The pistol is a S&W 9mmEZ with Federal HST 124gr jhp ammo in a Vedder kydex holster that gets double duty as one of my CCW weapons (carried AIWB).
The flashlight (an Olight M20 3w Digital LED) that has a striking Bessel on the front and back end along with a 7.5” blade knife as backup.
To answer your question, any gun you know how to use well and feel comfortable with. JMO

 

[BrovoEchoSierra]

Lots of suggestions on Glocks, and they are hard to beet for dependability.
I dont like a gun with a light or laser, as I believe it provides a target.
Shoot at the light and hit whats behind it. Just my opinion.
Gun choice depends a lot on your skills or the skills of the other members of you household. A revolver is pretty simple, and most any one can learn to use, load and unload it.
I supplied my wife, and my elderly with S & W model 10's. My oldest daughter chose a Ruger LCR in 38 special. Good enough for America's Law enforcement for several decades, probably good enough for home defense now.

 

[Targets Guy]

.38 M&P (5" barrel)

 

[Mule Packer]

Revolvers are good. Especially since there not much to operate to get it to function. The original "Point and Click".

I agree. I keep a Ruger SP101 in the nightstand on my side of the bed. Ms. Judy, however, chooses not to use a revolver, but has her 1911 in condition one on her side of the bed.

Then, just a few steps away in the closet, I keep the side-by-side with the hammers and several loads of double ought buck on the shelf next to it. I don't worry about over penetration. I live in the country and it's only Ms. Judy and me, so if a load goes through the perp and into the next room, I just figure, "What the heck! That's why they invented dry wall and spackle compound."

 

[ISCS Yoda]

I forgot about my bathroom gun - it's easy to get to, also. And kept protected by a nice, high quality gun sock. It survived my 2018 fire, firefighter's hoses and foam, etc. Again, as noted above, a simple point and click gets it done.

Ruger Security Six, similarly loaded to the 686+ - - .38 Specials:

And, yes, in the front of the picture we find Magnum (Crockett behind him has crossed over the Rainbow Bridge quite recently) and he needs virtually no excuse to make noise, even if he's getting a little old presently. Attack? I didn't teach him that but he is mostly Staffordshire so who knows - I've seen what he can do to a raccoon - ain't pretty.

 

[Donn]

Whatever I'm carrying that day, usually a Shield 45, 7+1, and a spare mag. Looking to defend the manor, not re-fight Ia Drang.

 

[Echo40]

I recommend the Mossberg 590 Shockwave.

It's compact, relatively lightweight, easy to maneuver in tight quarters, and comes chambered in .410 Bore, 20 Gauge, and 12 Gauge. Mount a rail and a good laserlight on the receiver, then you'll be good to go.

 

[robrossk]

When I saw this I expected there would be like a million different options listed and there are (joking of course)!! Wonder what the OP decided?

 

[Doug M.]

Search for a couple the strings of such nature in which I have posted. I wanted layers of defense. Outside floodlights, 6' fenced yard with padlocked gates and posted (No Trespassing) in a manner compliant with WA law. If I had my choice, it would be 8' fence. I don't care about cosmetics. I want people discouraged from trying to come here.

The gates are only unlocked to go in and out; same with the house doors. Dogs are alert and generally good company. Someone who is not discouraged by big dogs (we have had mostly rotts) is dangerous. The first point is to make your home unwelcoming to others. The second is to have complete control over access - none of this stupid drunk neighbor got in by accident garbage.

Bedside gun? Whatever you shoot well under stress. I have a gun within reach almost all the time - measuring the time I don't would be hard. In an auto pistol, load it with any of the service rounds recommended by Dr. Roberts. If you don't know who he is, educate yourself. In revolvers, the same, or plain old lead SWC at moderate velocity. Placement first, adequate penetration second. If you are recoil sensitive, there is much to be said for a .38 wadcutter.

 

[Muss Muggins]

I've got all three. The one propped against the nightstand is the 20 gauge. No extras . . .

I recommend the Mossberg 590 Shockwave.

It's compact, relatively lightweight, easy to maneuver in tight quarters, and comes chambered in .410 Bore, 20 Gauge, and 12 Gauge. Mount a rail and a good laserlight on the receiver, then you'll be good to go.

 

[PALADIN85020]

From the posts that I've seen here, any of you would be a hoplophobe's worst nightmare...

I pity any burglar that makes it inside one of your houses, or mine for that matter. The knowledge of what I have available to me for SHTF use is not for publication here or anywhere. It's planned to be an appropriate shock and awe surprise for some very unfortunate unwanted individual or individuals!

John

 

[lrb1200]

I sleep just fine with a Sig 226 "Extreme" fitted
with an Olight hanging on the bedpost.

 

[Drm50]

The ideal bedside guns are “ sleepers “ , the police trade in m10s. They can also be used in other rooms. A DA 38sp in a stainless model is better for kitchen or shower gun. Be sure to save the last bullet for yourself if things look bad.

 

[BearBio]

1. Glock 22 converted to 357 Sig with a laser sight.
2. Wife: Glock 43 with Laser sight
3. Winchester 12, with no plug.

 

[Rifleman200-10X]

A somewhat cranky female Doberman, (Lucy-Fer), and a 18" barreled Winchester Model 12 20ga, loaded with 5 rds of #4 Buck, and two Brenneke slugs just in case you make it to your car.

 

[Birdhunter6]

A 4" Smith revolver in at least .38 special or a Glock compact or full size auto in at least 9mm.

A gun mounted white light for target ID/shooting and also a handheld light for searching.

The lights if used correctly with movement after adequate training and practice are a far greater threat to your adversary than to you.

 

[Old cop]

Model 10 snub square butt (former service revolver) in a leather holster w/four speed loaders & a flashlight in the nightstand drawer. My wife can operate a revolver but not a semi auto.

 

[JJEH]

M&P with a KC Light