So, if you can only have one handgun (for whatever reason), get one small enough to carry concealed. Keep the original mags for carry use and get some extended mags for when you're at home. This checks all of the boxes. If at any point you can get a second firearm, then you can choose between a bigger handgun, a rifle or a shotgun (based on your defense strategy). The best weapon is the one you have on you.
+Ray Haws Definitely. Unfortunately I'm in California, so I can't get the M&P 9c as it's not on the roster (and I just can't seem to warm up to the Glocks). I'm busy trying to decide between the SD9 and the Shield right now. I'll probably end up with the Shield just for the extra concealment advantage but then, I'm also planning on getting a light carbine for the home in the future.
+Ray Haws Yeah, I've done a lot of research on it and the SD9. Honestly, if it weren't Christmas time I'd likely already have the Shield. I'm hoping to be able to pay for mine by January 1st. I'm also thinking of checking out the MagGuts kit for it. Gaining an extra round per magazine is a worthwhile investment. Turning it into an 8+1 with an extra 9 rounds in a backup mag makes it more than sufficient as a carry gun for most situations. I've never heard of a civilian using up more than 18 rounds in a defensive situation on the street. Thanks for the endorsement. It's yet another that's making it easy to pick the Shield over the SD9.
I love them all. Glock 17 and/or 21 for home defense because i don't want my $1000+ handgun to be confiscated for the investigation. Sig, SA 1911 Operators/EMP, HK, Beretta M9/92, etc for the range. :D Shotgun(s) for home defense I use the Mossberg 500 and/or Remington 870. Benelli M4 and KSG for the range. :D
Thank you, Adam and SIG for well thought out and relevant information. Medium to full size handgun, attached light/laser, and full capacity magazine. All that for my SIG P220 plus the Gemtech .45 Blackside suppressor (as I value the limited hearing that I have left).
Tops: "Compact" or full sized Glocks in 9x19, .45 or .40 if someone insists, M&P9 or .40 (better option for .40 than Glock) Sig 229, 226, or the New P320 series. HK pistols in all the various configs and calibers, USP, P2000, etc. Could go with a Beretta PX4 or old Beretta 92 (9mm only in the Berettas) If someone still has an old 59 series Smith and Wesson 9mm like the 5906, that's acceptable as well Last, CZ handguns, specifically the P-01. Or.. 357 revolvers from Smith, Ruger or Colt with at least a 4'' barrel.
I have a Glock 30 gen 4 for conceal carry but I switch to the Glock 21 magazine and put a rail light on it when in the house. 10 + 1 for conceal carry and 13 + 1 for home defense. All 45 acp.
I have to disagree with that. I have a Mossberg super shorty running those extra short shells and I believe that's probably my best option altho I run a 7in AR15 SBR using the lightest 223 I could tune it for.
I've never heard anyone say this or bring it up, but I am curious about the laser and the light. As nicely as they help you see your target, don't they also telegraph your own position? Please, only responsible gun owners answer. Thank you.
Leonard DiPaolo if I'm defending my home I won't be taking ninja shots from shadows. That light is gonna smack bad guy in the eyes, he'll hear some LOUD commands, and then be accurately shot in a well-lit environment if he endangers my life. Shooting at someone without seeing them clearly is dangerous and could hurt in court as well.
Leonard DiPaolo Yes, you have to consider how bright these lights are. I've shined my pistol light in my face on strobe (obviously bit attached to a pistol) and I will tell you, I was disoriented for a good while afterwards, and my vision just went away. I know this was probably stupid, but I now know first hand what my pistol light is capable of. Also, I did this from across my living room at night, not directly into my face.
Leonard DiPaolo you need to employ proper tactics with you light/laser. You wouldn't pull the gun out and clear your entire house with you light/ laser on the entire time. You'd turn that light on long enough to do quick sweeps and spot checks...not the BS you see on TV.
I have an Arma Laser in green and there is no "trail" of light back to the pistol. if you look into the light yes (obviously) and on your target, yes. That;s it. I've tried it at night and it will light up a spot on a neighbors RV from over 100 yards (approx) I haven't tried the red, but I doubt it leaves a trail either. Hollywood just never gets it right, and doesn't the excitement build when you see 20 red lights leading to the bad guys!! LOL
Very disputable choice. As for me the best home defense weapon is a revolver. A very big problem of home defense is in a fact you never really training a home defense when on a range. You are training to shoot, to move, to operate a pistol without home tightness and furniture. Magazine pistol has a lot of non-obvious problem you cant see on a range but they may cost you a life in a real home defense situation: - storing your mags fully loaded - possible spring weakness, so failures when shooting, especially on last rounds - empty chamber - when your hand is shot or broken you have a real problem with slide manipulations - close combat when you touching your enemy - couple of millimeters pressure on slide - and we got out-of-battery malfunction. Also good fighter may unarm you using this out-of-battery feature or/and just blocking by hand ejection port when even if you shot 1 time a brass will definitely block this port - shooting from a pocket or through blanket or something like that - again high risk of blocking a brass in ejection port Somebody may say - "too few rounds in revolver" - so its a good reason to learn shoot precisely first or even a Glock+SGM Tactical 50 will not be enough Somebody may say - "there could be 4 or 5 armed enemies" - well, dont fool yourself, you definitely will be dead even having a minigun if you are alone and if U R not a Bruce Willis ) Anyway if a situation really needs to have high fire density - there is a good sentence i like - "handgun is just a poor tool to clear a way to real gun - rifle or shotgun" But! In addition to written above - speaking about sport - i'm shooting Glock 17 in standard ipsc division )
I disagree with alot of what he suggest. I'm 70 years old, I've handled guns for longer than hes been alive and I've been in a few situations. In my experience most home defense situations is handled and is over with 2 or three discharges. So, for an elderly citizen a 9mm or 40acp 20 shot clip is so over kill! Half of this country is over 60 years of age so high capacity firearm would just be too much! I own a few pieces but my go to is my charter arm 32 cal revolver. Most home encounters are between 5-20 feet killing someone farther than 20 feet, your arse is going to jail! Guess why? All I know is the distance from my couch to the front door is about 12 feet and I could put 2 in your forehead without getting up! My point to all I've said, practice, placement and very little recoil works for me!
Hi dude please guide me for buying my first air rifle in my country limited brands are available only I select a some rifles please tell me which rifle is best for long time use and good accuracy 1. Diana 34classic, 2.gamo black fusion, 3.walther terrus which rifle is best ? Please reply me… thanks
What would you recommend for an apartment? It's nothing fancy, 650 sq ft. I am concerned about my neighbors' safety though; I don't want anything that has a possibility of passing through walls and striking an innocent person.
joe Perschke 38 special revolver. a small man stopper. relatively low velocity you can get a lightweight charter arms new for $330. limited penetration for walls but still will drop a intruder
100% agree! 17+1 standard capacity, a full grip, great sight radius (assuming you use sights or are trained to remember to use them) and easy to use! Pick it up, pull the trigger, and pull the trigger again.
Your kid comes homes late and knows you have a gun should be told to announce them self's call ahead of time or let you know their gonna be getting late if you're on edge. I live in a house with 5 guys all Military all of us have guns never do we aspect each other for intruders when one comes in late from partying, Shit I can tell who's coming in the door by them putting the key in the door when you make it past the door I listen to the way you walk and can Identify you. Get you some nightlights with dark shades gives you enough light to identify in shadows to stay hidden.
The best handgun for home defense, is the one I get to first...
So if the first gun you get ahold of is an NAA mini revolver, that's the best home defense gun?🤔🤔
@Bill Randall Yeah bro, you don't sleep with your holster on?
@@dylanstiffler2611 well I would hope we all sleep next to a proper 45. Mine is a USP45, not for everyone... say what you want.
Indeed
So, if you can only have one handgun (for whatever reason), get one small enough to carry concealed. Keep the original mags for carry use and get some extended mags for when you're at home. This checks all of the boxes. If at any point you can get a second firearm, then you can choose between a bigger handgun, a rifle or a shotgun (based on your defense strategy).
The best weapon is the one you have on you.
+Ray Haws Definitely. Unfortunately I'm in California, so I can't get the M&P 9c as it's not on the roster (and I just can't seem to warm up to the Glocks). I'm busy trying to decide between the SD9 and the Shield right now. I'll probably end up with the Shield just for the extra concealment advantage but then, I'm also planning on getting a light carbine for the home in the future.
+Ray Haws Yeah, I've done a lot of research on it and the SD9. Honestly, if it weren't Christmas time I'd likely already have the Shield. I'm hoping to be able to pay for mine by January 1st. I'm also thinking of checking out the MagGuts kit for it. Gaining an extra round per magazine is a worthwhile investment. Turning it into an 8+1 with an extra 9 rounds in a backup mag makes it more than sufficient as a carry gun for most situations. I've never heard of a civilian using up more than 18 rounds in a defensive situation on the street.
Thanks for the endorsement. It's yet another that's making it easy to pick the Shield over the SD9.
+Ray Haws love my shield! Added trijicon HD night sights, magguts kits and the Apex carry kit
+Justin Snow Apex carry kit? I'll have to look into that.
+Charles Eye I mean concealing a full size pistol is easy. I conceal a Glock 20.
I love them all. Glock 17 and/or 21 for home defense because i don't want my $1000+ handgun to be confiscated for the investigation. Sig, SA 1911 Operators/EMP, HK, Beretta M9/92, etc for the range. :D Shotgun(s) for home defense I use the Mossberg 500 and/or Remington 870. Benelli M4 and KSG for the range. :D
as long as it was a good shoot you'd have your firearm back in no time.
TheSushiandme don't put a price on you life
JRF Not necessarily - in some jurisdictions, a firearm used in a fatal shooting is destroyed, period. The times we live in. 😕
If I got to choose a pistol for home defense, I pick my MPX with 30 rounds
Sig P226 in 9mm with a 20 round mag!
Good vid. I love all guns I trust with my life. For me it's the glock 17
Thank you, Adam and SIG for well thought out and relevant information. Medium to full size handgun, attached light/laser, and full capacity magazine. All that for my SIG P220 plus the Gemtech .45 Blackside suppressor (as I value the limited hearing that I have left).
Sig tacops, in 9mm or 45acp. I think that would be best for me in home defense, or Glock 17.
Which model Surefire is he using?
Whats the name of the battle belt the sig instructor is wearing?
It don't matter what kind of firearm you own as long you disabled the intruder !! Nuff said !!
Glock 19 or Xdm 3.8 compact 9mm? which of these two is reliable for home defense?
All
is full metal pistol better for home defense or polymer
Anybody got the specific model on the gun he’s showing?
I have a Beretta 92, do I need a shotgun?
+Freddie Slaughter --- Any firearm will do if you know how to use it properly...
Great video
What sig model does he have?
226
I'd probably go with a Taurus Judge. Shotgun/handgun hybrid sort of.
Tops: "Compact" or full sized Glocks in 9x19, .45 or .40 if someone insists, M&P9 or .40 (better option for .40 than Glock) Sig 229, 226, or the New P320 series. HK pistols in all the various configs and calibers, USP, P2000, etc. Could go with a Beretta PX4 or old Beretta 92 (9mm only in the Berettas) If someone still has an old 59 series Smith and Wesson 9mm like the 5906, that's acceptable as well Last, CZ handguns, specifically the P-01.
Or.. 357 revolvers from Smith, Ruger or Colt with at least a 4'' barrel.
G2c ade green dot optic strobe light 32 round mag wit 2 12 orders a 17 rd ready to go
Glock 21 for me for home defense. I've got others for concealed carry
+BFerry10 You can conceal that too. I pack a G20, exact same size.
I have a Glock 30 gen 4 for conceal carry but I switch to the Glock 21 magazine and put a rail light on it when in the house. 10 + 1 for conceal carry and 13 + 1 for home defense. All 45 acp.
Moto Rad springfield XD40 13 rounds of hot 2000fps hollow points with laser
my home defense is a 1911 Colt Gold Cup Trophy
Is that a p226?
Thanks very informative
I have to disagree with that. I have a Mossberg super shorty running those extra short shells and I believe that's probably my best option altho I run a 7in AR15 SBR using the lightest 223 I could tune it for.
I've never heard anyone say this or bring it up, but I am curious about the laser and the light. As nicely as they help you see your target, don't they also telegraph your own position? Please, only responsible gun owners answer. Thank you.
Leonard DiPaolo if I'm defending my home I won't be taking ninja shots from shadows. That light is gonna smack bad guy in the eyes, he'll hear some LOUD commands, and then be accurately shot in a well-lit environment if he endangers my life. Shooting at someone without seeing them clearly is dangerous and could hurt in court as well.
Leonard DiPaolo Yes, you have to consider how bright these lights are. I've shined my pistol light in my face on strobe (obviously bit attached to a pistol) and I will tell you, I was disoriented for a good while afterwards, and my vision just went away. I know this was probably stupid, but I now know first hand what my pistol light is capable of. Also, I did this from across my living room at night, not directly into my face.
Leonard DiPaolo you need to employ proper tactics with you light/laser. You wouldn't pull the gun out and clear your entire house with you light/ laser on the entire time. You'd turn that light on long enough to do quick sweeps and spot checks...not the BS you see on TV.
I have an Arma Laser in green and there is no "trail" of light back to the pistol. if you look into the light yes (obviously) and on your target, yes. That;s it. I've tried it at night and it will light up a spot on a neighbors RV from over 100 yards (approx) I haven't tried the red, but I doubt it leaves a trail either. Hollywood just never gets it right, and doesn't the excitement build when you see 20 red lights leading to the bad guys!! LOL
glock 23 plenty of stopping power
having a wml is the definition of multi-tasking.
my sig p320 has always been useful
Thats why you rock an FN FNX 45. give ya 15 rounds of all the goodness
Very disputable choice. As for me the best home defense weapon is a revolver. A very big problem of home defense is in a fact you never really training a home defense when on a range. You are training to shoot, to move, to operate a pistol without home tightness and furniture. Magazine pistol has a lot of non-obvious problem you cant see on a range but they may cost you a life in a real home defense situation:
- storing your mags fully loaded - possible spring weakness, so failures when shooting, especially on last rounds
- empty chamber - when your hand is shot or broken you have a real problem with slide manipulations
- close combat when you touching your enemy - couple of millimeters pressure on slide - and we got out-of-battery malfunction. Also good fighter may unarm you using this out-of-battery feature or/and just blocking by hand ejection port when even if you shot 1 time a brass will definitely block this port
- shooting from a pocket or through blanket or something like that - again high risk of blocking a brass in ejection port
Somebody may say - "too few rounds in revolver" - so its a good reason to learn shoot precisely first or even a Glock+SGM Tactical 50 will not be enough
Somebody may say - "there could be 4 or 5 armed enemies" - well, dont fool yourself, you definitely will be dead even having a minigun if you are alone and if U R not a Bruce Willis )
Anyway if a situation really needs to have high fire density - there is a good sentence i like - "handgun is just a poor tool to clear a way to real gun - rifle or shotgun"
But! In addition to written above - speaking about sport - i'm shooting Glock 17 in standard ipsc division )
3:26 the "bad guys" phrases really grind my gears.
I disagree with alot of what he suggest. I'm 70 years old, I've handled guns for longer than hes been alive and I've been in a few situations. In my experience most home defense situations is handled and is over with 2 or three discharges. So, for an elderly citizen a 9mm or 40acp 20 shot clip is so over kill! Half of this country is over 60 years of age so high capacity firearm would just be too much! I own a few pieces but my go to is my charter arm 32 cal revolver. Most home encounters are between 5-20 feet killing someone farther than 20 feet, your arse is going to jail! Guess why? All I know is the distance from my couch to the front door is about 12 feet and I could put 2 in your forehead without getting up! My point to all I've said, practice, placement and very little recoil works for me!
Hi dude please guide me for buying my first air rifle in my country limited brands are available only I select a some rifles please tell me which rifle is best for long time use and good accuracy 1. Diana 34classic, 2.gamo black fusion, 3.walther terrus which rifle is best ? Please reply me… thanks
What would you recommend for an apartment? It's nothing fancy, 650 sq ft. I am concerned about my neighbors' safety though; I don't want anything that has a possibility of passing through walls and striking an innocent person.
joe Perschke glock 17
joe Perschke 38 special revolver. a small man stopper. relatively low velocity you can get a lightweight charter arms new for $330. limited penetration for walls but still will drop a intruder
I don't believe in a light or a laser on my home defense weapon
Donnell Howard I know this comment is old but is there a reason why you believe that?
me too ,the enemy will see you.
Suppressed HK Mark 23
227 with Tlr 2 green in my night stand and p220 on wife's side .
12 gage pump no choke, #2 buck shot. Easy to hit an intruder without shooting through your wall through your neighbors wall and killing them.
One thing that most don't think of with a laser is that you can sweep an intruder's eyes for a deterrent.
So silly with that left guy standing there and listening to everything same he knows :)
20 round mags???? Don't forget your neighbors in Massachusetts are limited to 10 round....
+avalon449 that's MA's problem
+alexrex20 correct troll
7 in NY :(
+Felipe Ramirez I feel 4 U brother.
+Felipe Ramirez Damn, hope you don't have to defend yourself against a junkie.
Klingon ray gun to get rid of bad guy or what ever you can afford
All useful advice, but not even a single actual gun recommendation. Am disappointed.
I want the gun that goes pew pew pew
Glock 17 all day long.
Definitely agree with that selection.. That's my favorite and go to firearm.. Shoots well and I can conceal it easily !!!
100% agree! 17+1 standard capacity, a full grip, great sight radius (assuming you use sights or are trained to remember to use them) and easy to use! Pick it up, pull the trigger, and pull the trigger again.
Matthew Alford with the glock 33 round mag!
What about 34
Flashlight on home defense gun? You know your home better than anyone.
WOLF ONE make sure it’s an intruder and not your kid that got home late.
Your kid comes homes late and knows you have a gun should be told to announce them self's call ahead of time or let you know their gonna be getting late if you're on edge. I live in a house with 5 guys all Military all of us have guns never do we aspect each other for intruders when one comes in late from partying, Shit I can tell who's coming in the door by them putting the key in the door when you make it past the door I listen to the way you walk and can Identify you. Get you some nightlights with dark shades gives you enough light to identify in shadows to stay hidden.
WOLF ONE as long as you can see your target is the point.
Its about identifying the threat.......
MDeJo2010 You're the threat congrats I see you...
Lot of bad Dudes on this video.