Which is the best handgun for home and personal defense??

Answer 1

There are a lot of factors that go into choosing the right hand gun for personal safety. First and foremost the size of the person that is going to be shooting it. You don't want to get to big a caliber pistol if your a light person. It could be more dangerous to you than the person your shooting at. There are many different sizes available and you have to find what is comfortable for yourself. I personally like the 1911-A1 45 cal. pistol, which there are many models available that were designed of the original military model that came out in 1911. I am a little biased though, being ex-army and having the privilege of carrying it for a few years. My suggestion is to go to a firing range talk to some people about what might be suitable for you and try some out. Some shops even have ranges and are happy to let you try different models, in hopes of your purchase being made with them. Good luck......and happy shooting. Hope this gives you some ideas to work with.

Answer 2

well that's not a simple question to answer, you have to take many factors in to account. your body size, your experience with a handgun, where you live, ie house/apt, urban/rural. for a person who is not real comfortable or familiar with handguns, either a small .36 cal revolver, or even the berretta 9mm due to it's ease of use, safety features and easy break down for cleaning and maintenance. but the biggest factor is what you feel comfortable in using. you don't want a .22 there just isn't enough penetration, and next to no knockdown ability. a .45 is often an overkill, 9mm, .357, and .36 are best calibre's for home defense. although myself (i am a soldier and law enforcement) I have a 7.62x25mm pistol and my duty issue 9mm.

Answer 3

HK USP 40

For home defense, though, you are much better off with a shot gun. You need to be less precise, its very maneuverable in close quarters, and you can fit useful attachments to it like a sling (so you won't drop it and to reduce the chances of a bad guy taking it from you) as well as a laser sight and a flash light (good for using at night to shine in the intruder's eyes).

A good home defense shotgun is the Remington 1100, with the 18" barrel
http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/shotguns/tactical_shotgun_specs.asp
Use a 2 3/4" magnum 00 buck load. Not as hot as a 3" load, but has plenty of stopping power.

Answer 4

It is actually your own personal preference. Don't be fooled, a .22 cal round can kill, .22 have a mile range on them. A .25 is not prone to killing someone and usually will piss somebody off more than anything.
I would highly suggest you take a gun safety course if you intend upon purchasing a weapon. You will learn a lot and much valuable information about guns, statistics and so forth.
A shotgun is good too, if you aim to maim. You can blow a person's body in half with one of these. And you run the risk of hitting a whole lot of other stuff too, as once the grains leave the barrel they begin to spread depending on the kind of choke the shotgun has.

Answer 5

handguns are generally not good unless thats all u have. a short shotgun or small rifle is better...but remember on handguns that inside a house at night the flash from a big gun like a 357 or 44mag will blind u on the first shot as well as "box" ur ears to the point of deafness for a few minuets. a 380auto is good...38special..even a 22 longrifle...9mm is ok to...

Answer 6

The best handgun depends on what you can comfortably handle,

I hate Glocks (I prefer the XD) but they are really reliable.

I carry a .45 Springfield Armory 1911. It will drop anyone. No guarentee with the 9 millimeter

A shotgun would be better with birdshot.

Answer 7

a 9mm is prob best. You just need to go to a range and practice shooting. Shot guns are ok......if you can handle the kickback. I have a slender frame and I didnt seat the shotgun perfectly and it messed up my shoulder...........

I just spent a few days going from gun store to store asking the same question. I ended up with a 9mm handgun. It also helped to hold the weapons and feel them........youll know when you hold it and fire it what is right for you. It will just fit and feel right. The most important thing is that you are comfortable with it. At least thats how I felt. Also be safe with it...........

Answer 8

Personally I prefer an automatic weapon or a shot gun and a 9MM handgun for back up but that is just me . The AR-15 is very nice , lightweight and will penetrate a vest and the M-16 is also very nice . Visit your local gunstore and they will outfit you nicely and apply for a Federal Automatic weapons license also and as an after thought the AK-47 is nice also .

Answer 9

If you have expereince in handling firearms, cal .45 ACP is the best caliber in terms of ballistics results compared to Cal. 9mm and 40 S&W, even with 357 magnum. In comes it different models and brands, M 1911A1, Glock, Ruger, XD Pistols, Taurus, Sig Sauer, H&K, Bersa, Llama and Berretta to mention a few. Selecting the brand and ergonomics of the pistol depends on you. There are standard in sizes which sometimes bulky to handle, and there are compact in sizes but kick is heavier compared to the others. Visit a gunstore near your place and try to check as many models available in this caliber and select what you think the best for you. Personally, as a law enforcemnt officer, I prefered the 45 ACP with a hollow point ammo, one shot is all it takes if you know where to place it. Good luck.

Answer 10

I use a 38 special. You should consider the construction of your house or apt. You don't want to shoot through a wall and hit a bystander. try glaser shell or shot shells. I handload my own with 00 buckshot. And I limit the powder. It would stop someone but have limited penetration on a wall.

I am against rifles or shotguns because you could wind up in a confined spaced and be handicapped by a long gun.