Best handgun for home protection?

[doitbby]

if you plan on using a semi-auto pistol for home defense, you better know how to use it. my advice coming from being raised in east oakland, remington police model pump shotgun and a 357 revolver as backup.

[67rstbkt]

The Judge by Taurus gets my vote, but if not I would go with an XD-40 or 45
I've shot the 45 before and was real impressed with it. I've never shot a Judge, but it just makes sense to me for the bullet travelling aspect. I'm not looking to shoot the neighbors through the wall, just the violent criminal breaking into my house

[Derek69SS]

Originally Posted by 67rstbkt

The Judge by Taurus gets my vote, but if not I would go with an XD-40 or 45
I've shot the 45 before and was real impressed with it. I've never shot a Judge, but it just makes sense to me for the bullet travelling aspect. I'm not looking to shoot the neighbors through the wall, just the violent criminal breaking into my house

It didn't get very good reviews as a defense gun here: http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/bot41.htm

...seems to not provide enough penetration to actually STOP that violent criminal.

[dropit69]

have to agree on the shotgun for home protection..but nothing wrong with a handgun for backup..lol

[Theresa]

I have a 9mm semi (Glock) and a .357 (revolver). I love both am super comfortable with both. That's the key - YOU have to have a comfort level where you can grab it & (God forbid) use it at a moments notice. If you're buying one for the home & you're married - take your wife. There's no sense in only one of you being able to use it if an ugly situation arises.

[CraigMorrison]

http://www.serbu.com/top/superShorty.php

6.5" barrel 12 Gauge - Serbu Super Shorty - I'd think that recoil might be a bit strong.

G26 for me - adj sights and with G17 mags you have plenty of rounds. Great shooting pistol as well.

[jy211]

Originally Posted by CraigMorrison

http://www.serbu.com/top/superShorty.php

6.5" barrel 12 Gauge - Serbu Super Shorty - I'd think that recoil might be a bit strong.

Craig just beat me to this!

[Derek69SS]

Originally Posted by Derek69SS

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 have thought about this some more, and am back to 00-buck for all the rounds... the reason is that inside my home, any shots I will take will most likely be away from the bedrooms, any shots an armed intruder might take, would be at me, toward the bedrooms. I'd prefer to stop him dead right there before HE starts spraying bullets that penetrate walls and hurt my family.

The only way my family would be at risk from my rounds would be if the intruder is already in my bedroom... then I'm already F'd, and won't have time to chamber a round anyway.

[70rs]

Shotgun as a primary defense weapon. Hand gun as back up. Both need to be high enough power to stop the threat and light enough to NOT kill your kids or nieghbors. I have a 20ga pump Remington with heavy bird shot and a 45acp Glock. Either way, the bad guy is going to have a bad day in my house. The shotgun is much safer in the house. But with the right ammo most handguns will be somewhat safe. (as far as overpenetrating walls)

Bottom line is that I hope to NEVER have to find out how good either work in my house.
Get a dog and a good alarm, then you should never need the guns. But keep 'em just in case.

[Vegas69]

I want my protection right next to me. As much as I'd love to hang my over under over the head board, probably wont' fly with the old lady.