Glock 34 for my nightstand gun - have a Glocklight attached.

My P99 compact is what I carry everyday.

Around the house: Beretta 92 w/ suppressor, 4" Colt Trooper, S&W Model 66.

House weapon is Glock G20 10mm with light and 20 rd. mag.

Glock 26 loaded with Golden Saber +P is current primary, backed by KelTec P3AT with Gold Dot. Next to the bed is an 18" Mossberg 500A stoked with #4 buck.

I've been flirting with a Kahr K9 Elite 98, but haven't made a committment yet.

Ya' know, as much as I love handguns.........I think the best home defense gun has got to be a short barrel shotgun (18 or 20 in.) with a heavy load. I prefer an auto over a pump. Just my .02.

I'll agree with Charlie on the HD gun......

My primary carry weapon is a HK USPc .45. The same serves as my 'night stand' gun. There is a 870 and a S&W 6904 stashed in stragtegic locations though.......(no kids around)

I have my Tac with a M3X light. +p Hollowpoint .45 baby!

I do not like a shotty for home defense for one reason. If I answer the door and it is a police officer I do not want him/her to see a shotgun in my hand. A handgun I can hide behind my back. Regards, Richard

I am with Richard but for more reasons. I never have subscribed to the theory that a shotgun is the best HD weapon. It may just be me but it seems a shotgun can be more likely taken away or pushed away in an up close encounter with a BG and my house has a lot of blind corners. A handgun is easier to maneuver and hide. I keep a defense shotgun with tac-light under the bed but I rely on my Baby Eagle with a Led-Wave Z5 light, and it is my current carry gun as well.

Colt Double Eagle 45 acp backed up by 12 ga.

Kimber 3" for CCW
Colt combat commander in a bed holster and my new ar-15 w/30 rd mag loaded(mag not chamber) within easy reach(no kids at home anymore).
Anyone breaks in, they leave with major lead poisoning..

Originally Posted by Richard

I do not like a shotty for home defense for one reason. I f I answer the door and it is a police officer I do not want him/her to see a shotgun in my hand. A handgun I can hide behind my back. Regards, Richard

Invest in a peep hole

Originally Posted by sje0123

Invest in a peep hole

Who needs to invest? Just shoot a hole through the door and voila!

S&W 1911's, S&W 40ve, and Mossberg 20ga Pump. 20ga allways ready. Wifes night stand 1911 nightly. I change around with the others once in awhile.

The generally-accepted plan in "tactical" circles is to use a shotgun for fixed point defense, where you're behind cover (or at least concealment) and waiting for the intruder. The handgun is used when moving around the house for whatever reason.

In the hands of a trained person, a long gun really isn't difficult to retain. But it is still a two-handed weapon, and is more difficult to manipulate when opening doors, flipping light switches, calling police, carrying kids, etc.

Best plan is to have both.

Once I get my CCH, I'll switch between my XD-9SC and my soon-to-be-aquired Sig P239. At home, well...my XD on my nightstand with a flashlight works for now. I have my Beretta and 1911 within reach for the Missus.

I'd like to have a shotty someday, but we're in an apartment complex now, so it doesn't seem like I'd need it as much now compared to when I own a home someday. (Famous last words?!?! Lol! ) Plus, what would I do with a shotgun anyway? I don't hunt or shoot clays, so it'd gather dust!

Best plan is to have both.

Amen!!! BE PREPARED

If something goes bump in the night, the Mrs gets the 12 gauge and stays in the bedroom while I check it out with the .45 in hand. A .357 mag is hidden nearby just in case.

And yes, she can handle the shotty quite well. Better trap shooter that I am by far. So much so that I quit taking her along.

Originally Posted by Blastard

If something goes bump in the night, the Mrs gets the 12 gauge and stays in the bedroom while I check it out with the .45 in hand. A .357 mag is hidden nearby just in case.

And yes, she can handle the shotty quite well. Better trap shooter that I am by far. So much so that I quit taking her along.

Your wife, too?!?! Mine embarrassed me enough with her 870 that I told her she had to quit shotgunning and take up riflery! And gimme back my shotgun!

Your plan sounds great. It's good that you've given it some thought. I think a lot of people try to "wing it," or assume that simply being armed is good enough.

My 24/7 Weapon is a Ruger KP97DC.

My everyday carry is my Sig, I carry it at work and in the car, sometimes concealed. My home defense gun is my S&W 686. Easier to be seen in the dark by people who shouldn't be in my house (and hopefully this means they will see it and leave before I have to shoot) but too large to conceal carry correctly.

357 Ruger Sp101 to the right, Kimber 45 to the left and if you get past those my wife has the double barrel 12 gauge pointed in your general direction.


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Originally Posted by Mdnitedrftr

Who needs to invest? Just shoot a hole through the door and voila!

Now Now!

Easy, Ithaca M37 loaded with whatever 00 Buckshot(typically Remington Express or Remington Magnum Express) I have on hand at the time. My trusty S&W M29 relegated to its appropriate sidearm or backup role.