Best handgun for home protection?

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by Revved

Anyway you guys do realize that this conversation will answer the mystery of the universe as just as much as asking.... "What is the best brand of car to buy?" or "What is Pro-Touring?" Or "What was that stuff growing on the cheesecake in my refrigerator and why did I eat it anyway?"

It's like asking "what's the best camera". Steve Rupp will tell you it's "The one you have with you!".

So true, and so simple. The best HD weapon is the one you have that you can use.


I have more weapons and ammo than I care to admit. They're all locked up 11 miles away. I choose to live where I don't lock my doors nor remove the keys from our unlocked vehicles.

I think maybe the best defense is a good dog. Our Lab barks at anything and anyone that comes within 20 feet of the house.

[nicks67ca]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

I think maybe the best defense is a good dog. Our Lab barks at anything and anyone that comes within 20 feet of the house.

I like the our dogs although they aren't big (french bulldog and boston terrier) they could give an additional couple seconds to ready yourself and family. That extra time could save your life.

EDIT- For the record I have my Para 1911 as my go to.

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by Revved

Anyway you guys do realize that this conversation will answer the mystery of the universe as just as much as asking.... "What is the best brand of car to buy?" or "What is Pro-Touring?" Or "What was that stuff growing on the cheesecake in my refrigerator and why did I eat it anyway?"

Originally Posted by rickpaw

To the original question-the best handgun for home protection is the one you can get your hand on when needed.

Originally Posted by GregWeld

It's like asking "what's the best camera". Steve Rupp will tell you it's "The one you have with you!".

So true, and so simple. The best HD weapon is the one you have that you can use.

I think maybe the best defense is a good dog. Our Lab barks at anything and anyone that comes within 20 feet of the house.

Like oil the brand/quality is worthless if not where it's needed.

Interesting on the Kahr Revved, I've had two PM40's and both fed well, only way it would hiccup was due to limp wristing.

Greg you have multiple guns........you need another dog.

[Revved]

Originally Posted by Sieg

Interesting on the Kahr Revved, I've had two PM40's and both fed well, only way it would hiccup was due to limp wristing.

If it were just happening to my wife I might agree... I actually had a "gun guy" argue with me that was the cause and we just "weren't shooting it right"... until it did it to him when he shot it. Then it "must be your ammo..." Nope... changed that as well... still jams.

I've been shooting handguns for 20+ years and never had an issue like this gun. I had 4 different people shoot it with the same results. Just got a bad one I guess. We bought it because we know people that have Kahrs and love them.... all guys though- two in 40 and one in 9mm. Honestly that PM9 was so user-unfriendly for a woman that I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. There is no reason why a small handgun should be that difficult to operate. She could not physically break down the gun because the slide pressure is so stiff, IMO to overcome their slide design issue. The Springfield XDS9 we replaced it with is excellent and she can work it without issue.

[TXsilverado]

Didnt read the entire thread, but for an exclusive home protection gun, a 12 gauge shotgun is hard to beat. It wasnt an option. In the heat of the moment, youre much more likely to be successful with a shot gun. And the sound of a shell getting racked will make any intruder **** their pants. Best case scenario is you run them off without a shot fired.

[sd67]

I haven't read the entire thread either but I would have to agree. The best gun is the one you never have to use but someone knows you have and racking one in my 12 gauge as I am walled up in my bedroom is a good deterent. Off target shots are also less likely to leave the house too which is a bonus.