Help me pick a nightstand gun!

Screw-Rice said:

Desert Eagle 50AE, that way you wont even have to get out of bed if you hear a bump in the dark. Just aim and hope your exterior walls stop it from hitting a neighbor.

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I have fired my 50AE inside before. If the round doesn't hit 'em, the shockwave will.

I keep a 357 in the nightstand. Once my tax stamps come in, I'll have a suppressed FNP45C sitting there. I also keep a DP12 nearby.

I'm paranoid.

If you like the .45acp look at a 1911 or a Glock 21. the G21 carries 12 rounds in the mag and 1 in the chamber (13 total). A typical 1911 is usually limited to 7 +1. Both are reliable and easy to find parts for. Be sure to get a good mounted light and keep additional loaded mags on hand.

My nightstand weapon is a Glock 17 (17 rounds 9mm in the mag) with a Surefire X300 ultra 500 lumen weapon light and 2 extra mags.

I my opinion a hand gun is better for home defense that a shotgun. Just try working around doorways and tight hallways with a shotgun. A shotgun or AR/AK should be your 2nd choice.

It is important to pick what feels right and is easy to shoot for you (and maybe your wife?). Take your time deciding.

All are good options. Walther PPQ in .45 ACP is also a good choice.

CV355 said:

I have fired my 50AE inside before. If the round doesn't hit 'em, the shockwave will.

I keep a 357 in the nightstand. Once my tax stamps come in, I'll have a suppressed FNP45C sitting there. I also keep a DP12 nearby.

I'm paranoid.

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I have a funny video from the range when firing the DE and you hear others yell "whoa" when fired, no one was expecting to hear that.

My man! I have my DP-12 ready to go along with a few other options.

Screw-Rice said:

I have a funny video from the range when firing the DE and you hear others yell "whoa" when fired, no one was expecting to hear that.

My man! I have my DP-12 ready to go along with a few other options.

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Hahaha yep! I fired mine at an indoor range. My 44mag gets some looks, but that 50AE... Holy crap. There were 15-20 people at that indoor range, and every single one of them stopped what they were doing when I fired that bastard. I distinctly remember a "what the ____ was that?!?!"

460XVRs make a good bang, but the only thing with a more violent concussion was an S&W500. The 50AE is damn close.

Definitely not a nightstand gun unless you like EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

Haven't had a chance to run a S&W500 yet, but have seen some videos of them in action. A large caliber at the range is a good time.

It can be a nightstand gun, just keep muffs next to it, make it a full event, lol.

My 1911 has been moved to nightstand duty, my Jericho took over a daily.

DMassey said:

Taurus Judge loaded with PDX1 .410's here

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Awesome for home defense