Best handgun for home security

[sellagogo]

I have a few handguns and want to downsize to just one..I have a 45/357/40/25 calibers..What would you recommend and why

 

[esrice]

If its JUST for home protection, I would stick with a full-size combat weapon. For me, this would be a Glock 17.

As for what caliber is best, that is a WHOLE 'nother can of worms!

 

[Paul]

45 since you dont have 9mm. i just personally think it is the best round out of the ones listed.

 

[ATM]

.45 is what God would carry at home.

(And He likes the XD.)

 

[NateIU10]

It really depends what those guns are. Mine would be a totally different answer if it's a snubby 357 or a 4 in barrel. More info please!

 

[esrice]

It really depends what those guns are.

Yes, if we're picking solely from your current guns, we need to know what they are.

 

[cce1302]

It really depends what those guns are. Mine would be a totally different answer if it's a snubby 357 or a 4 in barrel. More info please!

Why would one be suitable but not the other?

 

[NateIU10]

Why would one be suitable but not the other?

If it's a snubby 357, I wouldn't suggest that for his HD gun, but if it was a 4" barrel, I may suggest that for practicing with cheaper 38 but keeping 357 HP or JSPs in it. Still though, it depends what the other guns are too.

 

[esrice]

Why would one be suitable but not the other?

He's looking for the *ideal* gun out of the 4, not just a suitable one.

 

[Lars]

if it's for home defense only......

All of the above suck, and one of these is a far better answer.

 

[sellagogo]

More info

Sorry I forgot to be specific...I have a Para ordenace 45.. S&W 357 -7 shot w/2 1/2" barrel ..USP40...Berretta 25 auto...Colt pocketvest25

 

[NateIU10]

I'd go with the para, with the USP a close second

 

[esrice]

Lars get your shotgun out of the handguns forum. . .

My nod goes to the USP in .40. Full size combat gun in a substantial caliber and higher magazine capacity.

 

[Lars]

Sorry I forgot to be specific...I have a Para ordenace 45.. S&W 357 -7 shot w/2 1/2" barrel ..USP40...Berretta 25 auto...Colt pocketvest25

My list of approved handguns includes the following brands...

Glock, H&K, & Sig Sauer.

using the above list..... the USP is the only one that qualifies.
On a related note I had a USP .45 Tactical. Fine handgun, much too big for daily carry though.

 

[Metro 40]

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[wtfd661]

Discarding the .25 cals.

Which of the others do you shoot the best?
Which one feels better in your hand?
Which of your guns are you the most confident with?

What I'm getting at is they are your guns and you know how they perform. .45, .357, & .40 are all hands down great defensive calibers with their own pros/cons. Go with what works for you. Good Luck.

 

[elaw555]

USP

 

[ATM]

Glock, H&K, & Sig Sauer.

I remember when the list was shorter.



I know, I know... COOKIES!!

 

[FordMan08]

I'll thow the Glock 22 40. cal in the ring.........I like it.

 

[Bluedragon]

if it's for home defense only......

All of the above suck, and one of these is a far better answer.

I am going to have to agree. Nothing will ever beat a good shotgun for the use of home defense. Just the sight of a shotgun, and it's sound as it's being chambered is enough to have someone **** their pants.