Good enough?

[Ferox]

I recently purchased a Springfield XD9 and a Remington 870 12 gauge shotgun. Is that good enough for home defense or should I look at purchasing another firearm? I live in the suburbs.

[619gamble]

Good to go, maybe a flashlight or night sights and some range time & training.

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/forumdisplay.php?f=211

[sfbay]

You should be fine...

Now, if you like shooting and collecting get as many as you want. It's fun to shoot different guns.

[Steve_In_29]

You are good to go. Not much in the way of HD that you can't solve with a shotgun and a pistol.

While you can't go wrong with more and it can't hurt to buy them if you like and your budget allows. But money spent on ammo and practice will serve you infinity better then simply buying another weapon.

I can truthfully say I was definitely a much better shot when I only had one pistol. There is a saying; beware the man that only owns one gun because he will know how to use it very well.

[dieselpower]

3 gun is popular for a reason. Its not just about action shooting, it displays a person talent in 3 of the 4 areas of firearms combat.

You need a properly equipped rifle. Look at the Socom, The ACR, the AR15 and the AK. Depending on what floats your boat, get the proper optic for the rifle.

Do not buy a high end rifle and a $200 optic. Put the $200 in a jar and save to get a real piece of glass.

my 2 cents

[SB1964]

Agreed...Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun! You have a great start.

[Jet Setter]

You are GTG. Just need lots of ammo and training. Try out clay for your 870. Very addicting.

[scidx]

If your only interest is self defense, remember, you only have two hands. Your best course of action would be: ammunition for both, Magazines, holster, training from a respected instructor, THEN practice.

Do you have a spouse, significant other, or mature child that you would trust backing you up? If so, maybe look at getting something they can grow proficient with.

The mantra of "rifle, pistol, shotgun" is often repeated. If you have no need for one of those, that is up to you. Nobody is going to come over to your house and grade you defense situation.

[Ferox]

In what situation would I need an AR-15 for home defense?

[Exodus343]

^ zombies

[mabilis_matulis]

I think that's ok..

[BOOGIEMAN]

You need a lot of range time on your firearms, learn how to manipulate them. Practice with your shotgun. Short cycling is the most common problem. Other than that you are good to go. Congrats and welcome to Calguns!

[M3likechips]

I have an M&P40 with a light, and a mossberg 500 loaded up with PDX1-12 ammo. Ironically, she can handle, and apply follow up shots, with the 12 gauge more than the .40, so before she racks the mossy, she hits 911 and speaker button. We feel we are gtg. Have fun, but traintraintraintrain

[Agent 0range]

You're pretty well set as is, but in all reality, you're probably not done buying. I was in the same boat as you a couple years ago. I'd be willing to bet you have a .22 rifle and hand gun, AR/AK, maybe a revolver (mine replaced the semi-auto for HD) and a bolt action rifle in your not-so-distant future!

Welcome to Calguns! Have fun and be safe!

[bryant]

i think you need ruger 10/22 or something in .22 for fun or practice.