Lets end the debate.

[Guest]

This poll is designed for the first timer to help decide on a weapon.

Top 10 choices for home defense. I listed the brands, you support your vote with model/caliber size.

[joefreas]

12Ga Pump-

HK for handgun.

[DannyInSoCal]

.338 Lapua with a 26" barrel....

[zfields]

I can see this thread going down in flames very quickly.

[ChrisO]

S&W 500 with crimson trace laser grips.

[MrClamperSir]

What poll and where did you list brands?

[titankeith]

12ga. pump security shotgun with 3" 00 buck. Hands down the best for home defense and will kill yout target usually with one shot, if the racking of the shotgun doesn't send him running first.

[pontiacpratt]

http://cheaperthandirt.com/blog/?p=5659

[Atomic Donut]

I cant find any poll on the thread?? But for HOME defense i agree with the 12 ga. Remington 870 or Mossberg 500.

[ChrisO]

12ga. pump security shotgun with 3" 00 buck. Hands down the best for home defense and will kill yout target usually with one shot, if the racking of the shotgun doesn't send him running first.

Why 3" instead of 2 3/4? Takes up capacity and I'm sorry but the sound of a shotgun isn't magic and depending on that old "racking it scares everyone off" is stupid. If I'm racking my shotgun that means it's business time, It's usually racked and on safe before hand.

[kahai808]

duplicate!

[ChrisO]

Also guys, Since he posted this in the handgun section I'm sure he is referring to handguns and not shotguns. Of course most of us thing a shotgun is the best home defense solution. However it is not ALWAYS the right tool for the job. Hell 90 % of the time a pistol is a better solution for me to have on hand in my house. We have kids around here and a pistol is usually what I keep on me. It's usually my glock 17 loaded up with 17 rounds of gold dots and another spare 17 and some more.

[Shenaniguns]

All of them...




Or none of them

[ChrisO]

For the most part I rely on a Glock 17 for home defense. I have been however shooting my RIA tac a lot lately and it's proving to be reliable and IMO a good choice for HD duty. So a Glock OR a 1911 for me.

[THE NEW GUY]

Sorry guys, bear with me. My first poll.