So I'm Not Selling my .40 M&P....after last night.

[oldiegoldie]

all windows and doors have [major security company] security sensors. outside lights on at all times. plenty of firepower bedside and light on in several strategic rooms at all times. my weapon of choice has a TLR 4G light/laser. and i do keep a set of high quality electronic ear phones next to weapon. this area is not crime free, but most people would describe it as safe.

 

[DeplorabusUnum]

I keep a Glock 19 at my bedside in a fingerprint swipe safe with one in the chamber. My head has to clear enough to sit up and swipe it. It has a tactical light mounted to it, and a red dot sight. It's the one gun I own that has never failed to go bang when I pull the trigger, and has never jammed. If the 15 rounds isn't enough, there are two more mags right next to it. If I can't hit anything vital with 45 rounds, at least there's a chance the perp could die of lead poisoning.

 

[hdtwice]

Night stand gun fire me is my 627 8 shot. I too won't do a Striker fired pistol for a"bump "in the night gun.

 

[Univibe]

Y'all that are using small semis, or revolvers, might think again.

Sure, those few rounds will take care of most situations. But what about multiple home invaders? What about a drive-by out in the street? These things can and do happen.

I'd consider as a minimum, my M&P9. 18 rounds in a handgun.

But as noted above, my bedroom gun is my Beretta Cx4 with a 30 round magazine. And two more twenties in a DeSantis butt pouch.

When your revolver goes "click," I have 24 more rounds to go.

 

[Goldstar225]

Y'all that are using small semis, or revolvers, might think again.

Sure, those few rounds will take care of most situations. But what about multiple home invaders? What about a drive-by out in the street? These things can and do happen.

I'd consider as a minimum, my M&P9. 18 rounds in a handgun.

But as noted above, my bedroom gun is my Beretta Cx4 with a 30 round magazine. And two more twenties in a DeSantis butt pouch.

When your revolver goes "click," I have 24 more rounds to go.

There's always someone to play the "one upsmanship " game and down the choices of others. Congratulations, you're the ultimate warrior. You win.

 

[old tanker]

This is within easy reach. First two are 00 buck, then three slugs. If they come in the house, I intend to shoot them so they stay shot.

 

[Ruger Nut]

I own more Ruger firearms than any other brand. I own 3 LE trade in FS M&P 40's 1.0. One of those, or an SP-101, or a SD9, are on my bedside table.
Man, you're crazy if you get rid of your M&P. I actually like my 1.0's more than my 2.0's.

 

[gmarshall99]

In my night stand is a Ruger 1911 commander size with 2 mags, and a Streamlight laser / flashlight attachment.

 

[Execpro]

AJ: I totally agree with your statement, but we are talking about bedside guns. My bedside gun is in a drawer about 3 feet from my bed. It is, for me, a safety issue so I can’t grab the gun if I’m half asleep. The knife and the flashlight are within easy reach in case I can’t get to my pistol.

Be SAFE and Shoot Often !

 

[Redcoat3340]

Many thanks to all who shared their perspectives on that time when something goes "bump" in the night. I guess I have sort of evolved in terms of bedside protection. I started with a Model 10-5 when that was all I had, worked into a Sig P6, then into a 226. Replaced that with a Beretta 96 (when I finally broke down and bought a .40) and then when someone asked to trade the Beretta for a Smith 625 (that had been professionally tuned for competition, man, is that gun slick) I did it in an heartbeat and put the M&P in the bedside safe (it gets locked when the grandkiddies come visit).

I do have some firepower in my desk drawer but haven't reached the point where I keep one in the head.

Y'all have given me a bit to think about with striker-fired versus something in .357, but for now I think I'll stick with the M&P. Again, much appreciate all the advice and comments.

Stay safe.

 

[CBStuard]

We have Beretta 92s in our under bed safe. But we carry an M&Pc for me and G19 for her. Both of these I felt the trigger was too light for carry so the M&P has an Apex duty/carry kit and the G19 has a combination of parts. Both end up w/ a fairly long 5.5-6.0# trigger pull. That is very similar weight to the DA pull on our 92s so both types can work. BTW, we are not selling anything either. We have several guns that haven't been shot in years and once in a while I think about selling but.....nah, they are still here.

 

[AJ]

AJ: I totally agree with your statement, but we are talking about bedside guns. My bedside gun is in a drawer about 3 feet from my bed. It is, for me, a safety issue so I can’t grab the gun if I’m half asleep. The knife and the flashlight are within easy reach in case I can’t get to my pistol.

Be SAFE and Shoot Often !

I am one of those that is fortunate that wakes up alert to my surroundings. So my firearms is within arms reach. If for some reason I can not reach the nightstand drawer there is a copy of a USMC Remington Mk 1 870 under the bed. I suppose I could put my NCO sword by the bed..........

 

[Flyingfool]

Another related topic for consideration for when things go bump in the night.

Guns (whatever choice) and flashlights are good. Night sites also good.

But none of them will do you no good if you cannot see clearly. For those who wear glasses, make sure your spectacles are immediately on your nightstand so you can put them on ASAP!

For those who wear contacts this may be especially important. As you can easily remove contacts for the night and then go get into bed. And completely forget about the need for glasses by your weapon!!

As far as flashlights. You MUST have some light of some sort to ensure you know the target BEFORE pulling the trigger. Make sure the flashlight is pressure sensitive and NOT the “click” on type. As you can easily tap it on for a half second or so and identify threat. You can then chose to fire immediately,OR MOVE your body to a new location after the light goes out so the BG doesn’t use your light to track you. Those stupid click lights often go through cycles and have to click the damned thing at least three freaking times to shut the damned thing off!!!

Also brighter is great to blind the bad guy. HOWEVER. A bright light inside a dark house in the one second or less burst of light WILL also destroy YOUR night vision as well!

Having a dimmer light that still allows you to identify at house distances a threat may help you keep some your night vision.

So don’t be fooled into thinking 1 million lumens is better than say 100 lumens! Better outside maybe. But inside the home. Not so much.

Doubt me about the loss of night vision! Just try it in your bedroom. Get your eyes adjusted for the darkness. See how well you can see the room. Then take your trusty bump in the night flashlight and turn it on very briefly. Then tell me how much you can see in the room compared to prior to turning on the flashlight! You might surprise yourself how much visual acuity you have lost in only a second or two of the burst of light!

 

[LostintheOzone]

I wouldnt be selling any weapon at this time.

I just sold two 1911's. I had 4 of those and decided this was a good time to move a few. Prices are way up and they're easy to sell these days. Other times, not so much. Believe it or not, 1911's aren't the easiest things to sell normally as everyone wants a Glock or some other striker polymer something or other. I can only shoot one at a time anyway.

Striking while the iron is hot, so they say.

 

[MilwGuitarist]

my EDC and my bedside drawer - Beretta PX4 9mm sub compact with the mag attachment for use with full size mags - this is the one i shoot the most and it works every time

 

[AJ]

Flashlights for those that like them are a good thing. I was taught in the Corps what is called Harry's Technique for the flashlight. That is where the supporting hand has the flashlight and controls the light. The instructor was not a big fan of that (It shows them where you are - just light a laser). He also taught us to hold the flashlight out to our sides at arms length. That way if they shot at your light they would probably miss you.

My house has enough light (from LED clock lights and night lights) that I will not need a light to find my target. As 99% of the time it is just I and my wife in the house, anything else is a target. The basic plan is if someone breaks in we stay in the bedroom and call 911 first, next is the Deputy that lives next door. We stay on the far side of the bed away from the door. If the intruder comes through the door, then he/she/it has a problem.......

 

[DonD]

The OPs post brought a smile to me.

I have a M&P9 2.0 that I really like, my bedside animal is a Ruger Min30 with 20rds of soft point ammo and extras.

What amused me was that he has a Beretta PX4 Storm. I have one I bought a few months ago and really like it. The DA trigger isn't an issue and I shoot it pretty well, better than I expected. And with Underwood ammo running a 155gr Hornady XTP at 1286/568 ft lbs and 14+1, I consider it a potent package for CCW.

The heavier trigger is something I appreciate, I feel no need to have the safety engaged, hard to believe you can accidentally pull this trigger. Don

 

[DonD]

As 99% of the time it is just I and my wife in the house, anything else is a target. The basic plan is if someone breaks in we stay in the bedroom and call 911 first, next is the Deputy that lives next door. We stay on the far side of the bed away from the door. If the intruder comes through the door, then he/she/it has a problem.......

Pretty much the same issue at our house. Nearest neighbor in the likely line of fire is 100 yds away. The house exterior is 6" thick limestone blocks and we have heavy, solid-core doors. So, if someone breaks in, the alarm goes and they have to make a lot of noise and the county Sheriffs will be rolling due to the monitored alarm. If they want to break the BR door down, they'll be blinded by a 1000lumen barrel light and be lit up with ammo that will shred soft body armor. Don

 

[TTSH]

But last night, after our motion-activated lights went on around 2:45 am, I reached into the drawer, picked out the .40, and went to cautiously look to see what was happening.

Nothing. The motion light over the front door never came on, the other lights went dim, and there was nothing stirring. Must have been a smallish animal that set them off.

This is why I had the electrician for our new retirement place leave the motion activation off for all but the driveway area security lights. I suspect we are going to have a veritable zoo of assorted animals walking around our yard all night. It's that kind of neighborhood.

 

[jeffrefrig]

Redcoat3340, When you went to have a look-see, were you looking out the windows or did you actually go outside and look around? I'm just curious because I don't think I would go outside when my lights came on. That's just me, because 1, I have a ton of deer and other animals up here in my section of the city, and 2, I live in Pittsburgh, in the city, and I believe even though PA has that "stand your ground" and "castle" doctrines, I would still have to stay in the house and let them break in THEN pop the perp. Or give them verbal (yelling) warning I have a gun. It seems there are too many instances of people being guilty until proven innocent now days, any city.