Best handgun for home protection?

[monza]

You guys are going to share the shiit out of the Euro dudes on here... there never going to visit.

[Hulley]

[jcal87]

Originally Posted by XLexusTech

Mods if this is a violation please remove with my apologies. But this is what it's like these days, its not Iraq but hometown USA

http://www.nothingtoxic.com/media/12...s_Skateboarder

I love it!!! by the way I just got done buying my new gun XD45 now all i have to do is wait 10 days for these dumb ass California gun control commies to hand it over

[sunset68]

I like the glock 20, 10mm does some sweet work. Spendy ammo, but definately has knockdown power. Just dont shoot it in a trailer park, you will definately take out a few neighbors! I also have a XD-9 with 16 rounds and a Para hip cap 45 with 14 rounds, and 870 with 5 of 00 buck, and three loaded clips, and....

[Derek69SS]

Originally Posted by Steve1968LS2

Great video on wall penetration...

http://www.downrange.tv/bestdefense/...enetration.htm

Thanks for sharing that Steve! I think you have me convinced to load the first 2 rounds with birdshot... if I'm still shooting after 2, I think I'll want the 00-Buck for the remainder and after 4, I'll start thinking about retreating to the gun cabinet to retrieve the AK-47

I just wish I could get my wife into it... I'd feel better about having guns in the house if I knew she could hold down a defensive position in the kid's room with my Browning BPS if ever needed. She has no interest in learning how to use them

[Hulley]

Originally Posted by Derek69SS

I just wish I could get my wife into it... I'd feel better about having guns in the house if I knew she could hold down a defensive position in the kid's room with my Browning BPS if ever needed. She has no interest in learning how to use them

I have a RRA AR-15 and a Taurus SS1911 because thats what my wife WANTED! Dont get me wrong. I wanted them too, I just wanted more car parts first!

[DriverzInc]

Just found this post, and its funny, because I just started shopping for a gun myself, and had similar questions. Never thought I'd be finding research on this topic here, but hey, its all good.

[RaceMan]

I say 45 , no questions to ask to the scumbag , he's dead!!!

[Weldon0405]

You will get almost as many answers as there are options; however, I personally carry either a 1911 (.45 ACP) or a Sig P220 (.45 ACP).

For reccomendations... Begin by holding any pistols you can get your hand on (along with anyone else you may want to use it for personal defense; such as spouse). Once you've found a pistol that feels good in your hands then you should find a location where you can either test fire or rent that weapon (preferably in various calibers). Pick the largest caliber everyone involved can shoot comfortably.

My wife uses a Sig P229 (9mm). All of the calibers you've listed are more than capable of stopping a man sized target. Just make sure you choose quality home defense ammo. The biggest thing to remember is to find a weapon you are comfortable handling. If you are comfortable, you will practice. If you practice, your shot placement will be sufficient. If you have good shot placement... you can kill what your target.

[Joel145]

If you use a shotgun and wall penetration is a major concern, how about using some of these or at least use it as your first shot. I know a lot of people say "if you're going to shoot, shoot to kill" but this is also a viable option to stop a treat.