What would you use for home defense?

[RBrianHarless]

Remington 870's with a Glock 30SF or Glock 21SF close by.

 

[IndyMedic]

Mossberg 500 12ga, and a 9mm pistol back up. Both with self defense ammo. Whatever you decide on make sure you get as much practice as possible.

 

[drygulchstan]

870 you can't miss with it and your going to stop em

 

[686 Shooter]

870 you can't miss with it and your going to stop em

You really CAN miss with a shotgun, practice, practice, practice.

 

[tgallmey]

single shot 10 gauge cut down to 18.5 in. . . . FUBAR the whole hallway

 

[jgreiner]

I’ve been giving this questions, that was posed to me, some thought, “ What is the best gun to use for home defense?”. I have several choices that I can make for myself, but I’m not sure what I would use, other than the one I get my hands on first. I am a big fan of my Remington 870 with 18” barrel and factory folding stock, equipped with light and laser, but I started thinking what if I lost use of one of my arms, gun is still usable, just very difficult to use. I also gave some thought to my Marlin 1895 Guide gun, the muzzle blast alone is enough to scare most people into submission. A 1911 also is a good choice, but I really prefer wheel guns, my 3” S&W 44 mag would get the job done, but I think I need something that can also be shouldered. Too many choices, give me your thoughts.

If I had my choice of ANYTHING.......I would select a Predator Drone.

But since I don't.......tactical 12 gauge loaded with double ought buck shot....with as many rounds as possible.

 

[jeremy]

Since my Dog is a Wal-Mart Greeter personality type Dog, I am training him to be the Delaying Force that lulls one into a since of confidence. Then my Wife's GSD tears then apart in a Silent Assault that would please any Ranger out there....

 

[686 Shooter]

Since my Dog is a Wal-Mart Greeter personality type Dog, I am training him to be the Delaying Force that lulls one into a since of confidence. Then my Wife's GSD tears then apart in a Silent Assault that would please any Ranger out there....

I had a dog that was a greeter too, would show you you around the house, show you where we kept all of the good stuff, but don't try to leave, that's when his evil personality came out.

 

[jeremy]

I had a dog that was a greeter too, would show you you around the house, show you where we kept all of the good stuff, but don't try to leave, that's when his evil personality came out.

Mine is the breed that thinks persons are for three things...
Feeding him...
Cuddling him...
Playing with him...

Now the other 2 dogs are German Shepherds, and are definately not Greeters...

 

[jodus]

my 1911 will hopefully get me to my ar

 

[BrentTheBoat]

I have to go with the 12 gauge with buckshot. With a pistol as backup.

 

[MJ06IU]

German Shepard and the Remington shot gun

 

[Bunnykid68]

I would beat them to death with my 12lb dog if I had too

 

[Jim Duncan]

I suggest a plan, practicing that plan, and a firearm you are well practiced with and willing to use without hesitation.

 

[jeremy]

I think I am going to go back to using an Ax Handle...

"Nothing like a good piece of hickory"....

I suggest a plan, practicing that plan, and a firearm you are well practiced with and willing to use without hesitation.

No plan survives its start...

 

[Mark 1911]

I’ve been giving this questions, that was posed to me, some thought, “ What is the best gun to use for home defense?”. I have several choices that I can make for myself, but I’m not sure what I would use, other than the one I get my hands on first. I am a big fan of my Remington 870 with 18” barrel and factory folding stock, equipped with light and laser, but I started thinking what if I lost use of one of my arms, gun is still usable, just very difficult to use. I also gave some thought to my Marlin 1895 Guide gun, the muzzle blast alone is enough to scare most people into submission. A 1911 also is a good choice, but I really prefer wheel guns, my 3” S&W 44 mag would get the job done, but I think I need something that can also be shouldered. Too many choices, give me your thoughts.

Very close! I keep a Remington 11-87 police model 18-inch barrel with 7 rounds of 00 buck ready to go and an extra shell on the dresser. The 45 is on the nightstand, which I will use to get to the shotgun.

 

[jeremy]

Very close! I keep a Remington 11-70 police model 18-inch barrel with 7 rounds of 00 buck ready to go and an extra shell on the dresser. The 45 is on the nightstand, which I will use to get to the shotgun.

I am not Familiar with the Remington 11-70...

Could you post pics of it for me, or describe it please...

 

[Mark 1911]

I am not Familiar with the Remington 11-70...

Could you post pics of it for me, or describe it please...

Sorry, my bad. Try that again. Remington 11-87!

 

[jeremy]

Sorry, my bad. Try that again. Remington 11-87!

No problem...

I do that all the time too...

 

[Mark 1911]

No problem...

I do that all the time too...

Here's a picture of it (the 18-inch version with wilson combat sights) not a great picture, but gives the general idea. I changed out the Remington fore end with a surefire fore end. I feel a little uneasy about using the light, but its there if the situation warrants it.

Remington Law Enforcement - Shotguns - Model 11-87