Best gun for home defense?

CGIV76

Check out Taurus. They have a 5 shot revolver that fires either a 45 long colt, or a 410 shotgun shell. The video is quite impressive. Easy to carry, and it does the job.
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grumpyoldman

Pump 12 Gage shotgun. Police carry them for a reason. Just point and shoot. Use 00 buck. Will stop anything.

whcwarrior_10

For me, nothing beats the Saiga 12 gauge. it has a collapsable stock for tight quarters, carries a 10 round magazine, and looks just like an AK 47. Extremely reliable.

James P

bigger guns are bad because just because they look good they are highly in accurate and a intruder could just hit it out of his way. And I'd go with a pistol like the ones police use or something like it. And anyways takes longer to Aime if you use a big shot gun where as a pistol is 1second Aime and small so they cant grab it easily. PS: if anyone makes a stupid reply like AK-47 ignore it they are illegal

CFB

A 12 gauge pump shot gun sawed down to just over the legal length barrel let a gunsmith do it so there are no legal problems. Have him take the plug out if there is one that way the weapon will hold 5 rounds instead of 3.
Then load her up with high brass 00 buckshot and you sir will be the most dangerous thing in your home.

Sundays Girl

Ruger P89 9mm. Small, easy to handle. I'm a female, and I feel completely at ease with my gun.

here to help

Pump shotgun,pumping it alone is a strong message.I have a Winchester defender and a Mossberg maverick. Those are just the two I own with 18 inch barrel and 10 shot mag. both 12 gauge with 3 inch capacity,which will drop the number of shells you can load. I load them with triple ought buckshot.

added. dog,that is bad advice and you claim to be a cop. I could use my .44 or one of my rifles,but the object is to harm the intruders,not the neighbors. at least have the good sense to suggest fragible ammo with something beyond a shotgun.

cpnpicard1

A pump shotgun. The sound of the shell being chambered will discourage any intruder instantly. Winchester Defender is no longer being produced. I recently got a Benelli SuperNova and it is awesome.

old fuzz

Several factors come into play on choosing a home defense weapon. How much experience do you have with handguns, shotguns, or rifles? What kind of environment do you live in, apartment, urban neighborhood, rural (no close neighbors)?

I have over 40 years experience and training with weapons. My wife is also an accomplished shooter, competitor, and hunter. At one time we lived on a small ranch. My house gun was a S&W .44 mag. revolver and my wife's was a Ruger SP101 in .38 spl. I kept a Remington 870, 12 GA., pump shotgun, with an extension tube (giving me eight shots), in the closet. I also had an AR-15 in the same closet, but that was mostly for Coyote control.

That is a lot of fire power. Once we sold the ranch and moved into the city, we had to reconsider our house guns. We live in an urban neighborhood, my .44 mag would punch thru an entire house; so I down loaded to .44 special. My wife changed from the 125 gr. hollow points to Glazer safety slugs for her .38 revolver. I changed out the 12 GA, double aught buck shot for #4 shot shells. The rifle went into the safe.

If you are not an experienced shooter, I would recommend the Smith & Wesson model 10, heavy barrel, revolver in .38 special. This gun has been around for 100 years. It is a rock solid design and utterly reliable. Ammunition is inexpensive so you can practice quite a lot with it. Stick to the four inch barrel. Take some lessons from a qualified instructor, not your drinking buddy down the street. Training with a revolver is the best way to get a good grounding in the basics of handgunning. As you improve, you can decide then if you want a semi auto or more powerful calibers.

There are a lot of myths surrounding the shotgun. However, it can be a difficult weapon to master without proper instruction. Most home defense shotguns are 18 to 20 inch barreled guns. 12 GA seems to be the gauge of choice but a 20 guage works just as well. If you live in an apartment, be aware that almost any shotgun round will blow thru apartment walls. Recoil can be stout with the slug and double aught buckshot loads. #4 shotshells will do the trick at close ranges without beating you to death.

Children in the home?? Start looking at a lock box to keep the weapon stored in.

Hope this helps.

ahsoasho2u2

SHOT GUN IS THE BEST. BUT IT LEAVES A HELL OF A MESS.

I ADVISE ANYONE TO GO TO THE GUN SHOP AND LOOK FOR WHAT FEELS RIGHT TO YOU.

WEAPON OF CHOICE FOR A SHOT GUN IS A REMINGTON 12 GA , 5 SHOT, USING CRIMINAL TRESPASS LOADS: (3 SHELLS)
1-" OO" BUCK 12 SHOT ( SMALLER PELLETS / MORE WOUNDS)
2- "OO" BUCK 9 SHOT(BIGGER PELLETS / WIDER WOUNDS)
3- A SOLID JACKET FOR DESERT.(NO DOUBT YOU NOT LEAVING.)

WEAPON OF USE AT HOME LAND SECURITY / HOME:
PROVO FULLY AUTOMATIC .22 L/R. FIRES 300 SHELLS A MIN. EVERYONE KNOWS ABOUT THE WEAPON. FEDERAL LICENSE. NEVER HAD TO USE IT. IT WOULD SURE MAKE HOME RENOVATIONS EASY. CAN CUT A 4 IN TREE IN HALF WITH 60 ROUNDS? AWESOME.
"DO YOU FEEL LUCKY PUNK? WELL DO YA"

David B

I think a shotgun is a good idea, they are inexpensive to own and the shells aren't too expensive. You an also reload your own shotgun shells. Since you are in the home, you don't need accuracy, just stopping power and a shotgun should be fine.

Also, the sounds of you pumping the shotgun to load a cartridge should be enough.

If you are worried, also look into getting your home monitored by a security company.

Richard

wow a lot of dumbass answers! No shotgun, its too big and may get more than what you are aiming at. Just get a 9mm handgun

bbj1776

If you have children in the house, use a pump shotgun with bird shot, bird shot will not gone through a wall as easy as buck shot and will stop a person at closet range. If you live alone and is a good shot, then a 357 or 9mm will do.
Remember, more shooting for defense happens within 15 ft.
Take a good look at your environment and picture where the shot or bullet may go if you miss.

lawmen

this is the best for me.

Kilroy

Pump 12 Guage. A Mossberg 500 is inexpensive, reliable and would do the trick. The nice thing about a shot gun is that you don't need to be terribly accurate and it will not penetrate walls as well as a handgun so accidentally killing the sleeping child next door is unlikely.

Lastly, a shotgun is much harder for a child to load, pump and fire considering the weight and size of the weapon as well as the multiple safeties needed to pump. That said, all firearms should be stored out of reach and unloaded.

LaStPo.PtArT

It really does depend how big your house really is. Because it it's a small house, a large meat cleaver whould do your job. But if you're talking about a house with wide and long hallways, or just plain big, go with the berretta xtreme; a full auto- shotgun. But best wishes that no one need to break in your house.

footballfantic

i say a 45 pistol alot of stoping power but a small package

Scott B

Winchester defender. It is a home defense shotgun that is based on the popular Winchester 1300 model. Actually, it is a 1300 with a short barrel. Check their website, it is a great gun. I have the Marine edition which is the same thing, just all shiny and good lookin'. My Dad and Bro also have em, in different models.

DynamiteAnswers

If you like those old weapons, might I suggest the Thompson Submachine Gun, or perhaps a Maschinenpistole 40 or later models. For home defense these days, I would suggest a Heckler and Koch G36 perhaps?

the devil wears camo

first thing you need to do is enroll on firearms course and learn about gun safety,then put some rounds down the barrel,get the feel of firing a weapon before going out to buy one,as to what to buy,ask your weapons instructor what his opinon is,buying a gun for the sake of it will do you no good,when its time to buy remember that biggest isnt always better,9mm/.45 for caliber,stopping power and avalibility,glock iff you can afford one,glock 19 is my choice,forget cheap spainish ones,as for a shotgun,do you really need one?big,gets in the way,to long in confined spaces,in a big house maybe,if that the case go for 7 shot magnum models,brownings are good as is the remington,if you decide on arming yourself then get to know firearms first,we are not talking about buying a puppy here

DTC

A 410 shotgun is light and easy to handle in tight spaces in the house. use 000 shells.

sirbobby98121

Go rent and shoot several types to find out what works best for you.

bgood26

Go with a hand gun. It's easier to use, lighter, and fires more rounds per minute.

Sunny

bazooka

Xerxes

You all must be American. Here my Canadian land when someone breaks in we ask them to politely leave :D

Dog Lover

For stopping power....... 12 GA Magnum Remington 870 pump shot gun. Get the extended magazine tube. Nothing will beat it a any range of 25 yards or less!

For lighter weight, go Glock 9 mm handgun, model 17 with a 17 round magazine. Lots of lead to throw around.

If you are really serious, or need to really have some psycho firepower........ Rock River Arms AR-15 with a 30 round magazine. These puppies sling .223 rounds at 3000 feet per second and can take out about anything at up to 1000 meters with only 1 inch of bullet drop.

Well, that's what I carry on duty, and have them in my home at night. None of them have ever failed me.

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