Best handgun for home protection?

[Vegas69]

It was a steel version.

[70rs]

Good to know. I am glad you were not hurt! Some are not so lucky when that happens.

[Sunkistcamaro]

Originally Posted by 70rs

Kimbers are great! If you miss and run out of bullets you can always beat the intruder with the heavy SOBs!
(nice firearm, just too heavy for my liking to carry full time. I got spoiled with "plastic" guns)

Hahaha, I guess I can knock him out if I empty all rounds.
My first time shooting was with a Colt 45 and loved it. When it came time to buy the gun rep told me that you buy a Colt for a collectors item, Kimber for the quality. Im glad he did. I tried the Glock but I couldn't stand the double action.
Plus the handle was way to short...

[Sunkistcamaro]

Guns blowing up in your hands sucks!
I had my instructors 44 blow apart in my hands! Holy sheeeet thats scary.
I turned around to the guys behind me and ask if I was bleeding. The pressure on my safety glasses was incredible.

[70rs]

Originally Posted by Sunkistcamaro

Hahaha, I guess I can knock him out if I empty all rounds.
My first time shooting was with a Colt 45 and loved it. When it came time to buy the gun rep told me that you buy a Colt for a collectors item, Kimber for the quality. Im glad he did. I tried the Glock but I couldn't stand the double action.
Plus the handle was way to short...

The most important aspect of the whole thing is that you are comfortable and confident (and competent) with whichever one you own. The 1911 style frames never felt right to me but the Glocks and this Springfield are great for me. I had 4 differrent Glocks and never had any issues, I trust them to work. The only reason for a change was the lack of external saftey features on them (when we had our son I had to think about that). The Springfield was an easy transition for me and offers a little extra to the "safe" factor in my house.

[Sunkistcamaro]

I hear ya, its all about being safe.
When we had our first child I bought a digital wall safe.
Lets hope we never have to us them in the home!

[70rs]

Originally Posted by Sunkistcamaro

I hear ya, its all about being safe.
When we had our first child I bought a digital wall safe.
Lets hope we never have to us them in the home!

I agree. The LAST thing I want to EVER do is utilize my training in my home or in public.
I get some people asking why or giving me crap about why I carry. I tell them it's just like car insurance, home insurance or life insurance. We have thos policies but we hope we never have to use them. BUT, just in case they are needed they are there. Same with a firearm. Some get it, some don't. To each his own.

[-Freak-]

You guys should read this. Take the time, you will thank yourself after.

http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=1&f=5&t=988015

Its a first hand report of a self defense situation that will get your heart pumping.

I learned quite a few things from that thread. Like how common it is for GSW's to happen in the hands and arms because people focus on the threat of the weapon.
Palm safeties may not work so well if you get shot in the hand and thumb safeties can alert the bad guy.
We all need to train to also shoot one handed with each hand.

[70rs]

Originally Posted by -Freak-

You guys should read this. Take the time, you will thank yourself after.

http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=1&f=5&t=988015

Its a first hand report of a self defense situation that will get your heart pumping.

I learned quite a few things from that thread. Like how common it is for GSW's to happen in the hands and arms because people focus on the threat of the weapon.
Palm safeties may not work so well if you get shot in the hand and thumb safeties can alert the bad guy.
We all need to train to also shoot one handed with each hand.

I hope I am NEVER in the situation that guy was in. He did a good job. I hope he is recovering well.

I agree, and the threat of a self inflicted injury is a real one too. A very good friend just shot himself in the hand about 4 months ago with his XD .45. He is a FEDERAL employee with a ton of training. It happens. He was distracted.

[ProdigyCustoms]

That story about the 1911 is exactly why I decided not to carry a 1911. I have concerns remembering to squeeze the grip, I also have concerns about the light single action trigger and possibly firing by accident. All my carry guns are double action. If you miss fire a double action, you earned it. It takes a while to learn to sqeeze each round and not move the gun, I put a laser on mine and that will show you if you moving or not, Good practice