If cost is a factor, and you are buying new, it's hard to beat the Beretta PX4 Storm in 9mm. Also check out the Springfield XD9. Don't buy until you shoot. Many ranges which are also gun shops, will rent various pistols for you to try out.

As far as which caliber, I would emphasize the 9mm since the ammo is relatively cheap and therfore you will tend to get more economical range time with it...and therefore shoot (practice) with it more...Whatever you buy, spend enough time at the range and get professional instruction so that you feel capable with the firearm. That is the most important thing.

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That's a good modest home defense gun for sure.

Nothing says love better than buying a Mini-Gun for the Mrs. :unibrow:

I know mine would love one.

Ty

Are you guys living in a Iraq ? Or somewhere close to it..

No...we just happen to have the right to bear arms....:yes:

Most of Iraq is safer thnn many of our larger cities and some of us would rather not sit around like sheep hoping the wolves of the world butcher someone else.

Bear arms? Like this?

http://tomgpalmer.com/wp-content/upl...0a%20Right.jpg
http://rookery2.viary.com/storagev12...a_625x1000.jpg

:D

The way I figure it, no one but you (even the police) is responsible for you and your family's safety, you best be prepared to defend yourself if the time ever comes. I hope it never does, but I want to be well armed if it ever comes to pass.

I like my Glock 17 and Mossberg 590A1
http://fototime.com/DDB9D1A92202460/standard.jpg

9 rounds in the shotgun, 6 on the side saddle and 4 in the stock. Having watched what bullets do to interior walls, a shotgun with like #4 shot would be by choice of home defense. Given that I don't want a stray bullet injuring or killing my loved ones or neighbors (since I live in the city). The Glock is just for getting to the gun safe and getting the shotgun or as a backup.

try an xd or colt officers model 45

im in love with my springfeild xd40..

I owned a PX4 Storm but it was a 40. Great Gun! (Regret selling it) I second this recommendation.

That really depends on the ammo used. About the only shotty round that wont penetrate multiple walls is bird shot.

There are several very high tech (and expensive) handgun rounds that address the wall penetration.

DRT is good stuff (the military nicknamed it Dead Right There.. lol)

http://drtammo.com/products.html

And then there's the stuff from Glaser..

https://dakotaammo.net/shop/product_...roducts_id=163