What makes you feel more secure up close and personal

[bushmaster1313]

12 gauge 00 buck pump (what I would choose)
223 semi-auto black rifle
357 Magnum revolver
44 Magnum revolver
.40 S&W semi-auto pistol
.45 1911

 

[one eye joe]

I ASSUME THAT YOU ARE TALKING SD, IN A REAL LIFE SITUATION. I'LL TAKE THE WHEELGUN--SPECIFICALLY MY 2 1/2" 686+…...

 

[Grayfox]

I'll stick with my 1911s.

 

[6518John]

12 gauge with 00 Buck fires EIGHT pellets of nearly .38 caliber in a single shot! That's a lot of lead flying.

This is one of the best articles I have ever read and on the "lowly" 20 gauge to boot:

http://www.backwoodshome.com/articles2/ayoob120.html

 

[bushmaster1313]

I'll stick with my 1911s.

Added to list in OP

 

[Malpasowildlifer]

1911 or model 58

 

[bigsteve113]

1911.....no .357...... no wait 1911......maybe .357.....definately 1911......ok either 1911 or .357!

 

[Jiman]

A 5-6" fixed blade knife

 

[TucsonMTB]

Don't overlook a nice J-frame loaded with standard pressure 38 special 125 grain Federal Nyclad JHPs.

I know I can stay on target and the muzzle blast will not injure my hearing or the hearing of anyone I might be protecting.

Yeah, I have tested that with out hearing protection indoors.

And, I practice the delivery with a similar round just about every week.

 

[alwslate]

In this order, 12 ga pump 00 buck, 44 mag revolver, 223 black rifle.

 

[murphydog]

Whichever one has trained with effectively and has the most confidence in using. You didn't include a .38 J frame in your list but I personally would "feel" very comfortable with the gentleman from AZ being on my side .

If you are asking a generic question, the 12 gauge would be the easiest to use and likely the most effective. Hopefully none of us will have to find out.

 

[Ranger514]

Breath mints usually work for me In a close quarters gunfight, however, I'd prefer my Mossberg 590 SP.

 

[Mack]

Can't really answer without defined threat.

 

[Shorty 45 MK2]

If contact to 7yds my 2" model 10 or 642 and a Karambit. If 5-15yd my 4567. If 15 to 25yd a 12ga pump. (wouldn't turn down a 20ga either.)

This is assuming SD against humans.

 

[vigil617]

A full meal from Taco Bell washed down with a six-pack, and a one hour fermentation period.

To me, "up close and personal" means hands-on or at least very close to it. If you mean self-defense in general, that's a different animal.

So, I would use the above as avoidance for an up close and personal encounter. If that didn't work, and it was time to grapple, I'm probably SOL unless I can get to my j-frame in my front pocket.

You can bet I'll be making every effort to, though.

 

[Protected One]

Since you didn't specify whether its at home or away, a "precise distance", nor how many perps there are....I'll go with my .40S&W

 

[Protected One]

If you are asking a generic question, the 12 gauge would be the easiest to use and likely the most effective.

Not at arms length against two or more attackers.

 

[Johnnu2]

my preference

Always the 12 ga. first..........If out of the house and walking down the street........I would prefer a J-frame in my front pocket; Anything beyond 15 feet, my legs.

 

[Electraclyde]

If within "breadth mint" distance, or across the room, I,ll take my EDC, a J-frame model 642

 

[OS-Wiz]

12 gauge 00 buck pump (what I would choose)
223 semi-auto black rifle
357 Magnum revolver
44 Magnum revolver
.40 S&W semi-auto pistol
.45 1911

I have the top 3 and would deploy them in that order.