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Sporting goods store, Gun shops, Pawn shops from time to time have great deals on higher end weapons. For a name brand shot gun expect to pay $350 +/-
Weapon of choice for home defense?
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Sporting goods store, Gun shops, Pawn shops from time to time have great deals on higher end weapons. For a name brand shot gun expect to pay $350 +/-
I would say handgun (S&W 686/Kimber 1911), but lately I've kept my RR CAR15 with Trijicon Tritium ACOG handy.
in your situation i would go with handgun with a hollow point. the round will expand and thus slow if you miss the intruder and hit a wall. Also while a shotgun is better for stopping power and accuracy, it will be easier to move through out the house with a hand gun. you can also operate a hand gun with one hand versus needing two for the shotgun. this will make it much easier to negotiate corners and turn on lights.
there is a pretty good article on this very arguement in the guns & ammo book of personel defense.
actually he is right. if you KNOW there is an intruder in the house, you should have already chambered a round. that doesn't mean keep a round chambered at all times.
Do you have any pics of said CAR15?
Reminton 870 Express 12 Gauge.
a 410 shotgun. You'll kill the intruder but don't have to worry about exit wound shot going through walls.
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Exactly, thank you
12 Gauge with deer slug ftw.
A smaller caliber handgun would be ideal. You need to consider what is beyond the target you are firing at. I personally have my 12g with 4 in the tube (3" sabot - 00 buck - 3" sabot- 00 buck). I wouldn't suggest this for most people and, I admit my setup is not ideal.
If you are in a suburb or city, a smaller caliber handgun (9mm or smaller) should do the trick. I do like the new Taurus that chambers a .410 shot too. For intimidation, a shotgun or AK will easily do the trick. Both of these weapons have loud actions that could serve the frighten intruders.
If you are in a suburb or city, a smaller caliber handgun (9mm or smaller) should do the trick. I do like the new Taurus that chambers a .410 shot too. For intimidation, a shotgun or AK will easily do the trick. Both of these weapons have loud actions that could serve the frighten intruders.
NXSVTCOBRA
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if there indeed is an intruder a round WILL have to be chambered correct? Therefore your statements are irrelevant.
Therefore you make no valid point. Unless I am a psychic and know hmmmm an intruder is on his way into my house let me get up and have a round chambered and wait on him. No it generally doesn't work like that. His exact post read: "why havn't you chambered a round by the time the intruder is in the house? thats just stupid IMHO" implying that I should have a chambered weapon in my house.
based on your statement that was quoted, you know there is an intruder, therefore you shouldn't be waiting on him to chamber a round. my statement is still valid.
That's right...just like timpryor said. I keep it (handgun and shotgun) loaded but not chambered. If I have to reach for it the first thing is to chamber a round, then investigate the noise.
Edit: Hey whitetrash1, nice avatar.
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and if there indeed is an intruder he will hear the round being chambered as I stated. :shrug:
Smaller Caliber does not necessarily mean less overpenetration, round type and velocity come into play
Not necessarily, plus that gives away the element of suprise which is IMO a bad idea
I actually do keep a round chambered when I am at home, If i'm not its locked in the safe, plus everyone in my household knows the Cooper rules, All guns are ALLWAY loaded. If there were children in my house it would be a different story.
Ballistics test for those interested
http://ammo.ar15.com/project/Self_Defense_Ammo_FAQ/index.htm
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thanks
and if he is closer than you originally thought there is a better chance to dis arm you and use you own weapon against you. if you were to come around a corner and said intruder is there it gives the upper hand to him as the weapon is not ready
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