Advice on bang bang

[ck80]

An officer tonight responding to a problem at a property recommended we pick up some protection in the morning - I admitted to him that I didn't have a weapon with me, they were all down the coast.

I consider myself a journeyman. I've shot a few dozen different handguns and rifles through the years, from muzzleload blackpowder homemade kit to ar-15 and beyond. From .22 six shooter to 1911 to, once, a desert eagle at a range. My wife is a novice, with for all intents virtually no real world experience.

I've gotten out of the game so to speak, especially since 2015. I know you get what you pay for to a degree.

The only good news is Wednesday is ladies day at a nearby range. I can maybe let the wife shoot some. But, I'm curious about handgun recommendations on a budget for defense purposes. I'd heard decent things about some of the Phillipines made 1911s in the near but barely sub $500 category. Thought about the pawn avenue but so much of that stuff can be worn out and sloppy.

Obviously a .22 pistol does nothing. Maaaaybe a .45 is a bit too much for her. 9mm? I dunno.

Hoping to hear some recommendations to ask about and hope are in-stock. Price matters, not looking to add another unexpected $2000 purchase on top of everything going on here.

 

[Ribbedroof]

Home defense? Short barrel (legal) shotgun is hard to beat

 

[Northernregal]

Shotgun or 357 revolver. I loved my Ruger GP100.

 

[g0thiac]

An officer tonight responding to a problem at a property recommended we pick up some protection in the morning - I admitted to him that I didn't have a weapon with me, they were all down the coast.

I consider myself a journeyman. I've shot a few dozen different handguns and rifles through the years, from muzzleload blackpowder homemade kit to ar-15 and beyond. From .22 six shooter to 1911 to, once, a desert eagle at a range. My wife is a novice, with for all intents virtually no real world experience.

I've gotten out of the game so to speak, especially since 2015. I know you get what you pay for to a degree.

The only good news is Wednesday is ladies day at a nearby range. I can maybe let the wife shoot some. But, I'm curious about handgun recommendations on a budget for defense purposes. I'd heard decent things about some of the Phillipines made 1911s in the near but barely sub $500 category. Thought about the pawn avenue but so much of that stuff can be worn out and sloppy.

Obviously a .22 pistol does nothing. Maaaaybe a .45 is a bit too much for her. 9mm? I dunno.

Hoping to hear some recommendations to ask about and hope are in-stock. Price matters, not looking to add another unexpected $2000 purchase on top of everything going on here.

For home defense? Definitely a Remington or Mossberg 12 Gauge will do.

But I also recommend a side arm too, a Glock 17, Beretta 92, Colt 1911, and Sig Sauer P229 are good choices.

Also a Kevlar vest never hurts to have too, as overkill as it sounds.

 

[pagrunt]

Shotguns are always a good home defense go to. Pistols I bias towards 1911's in .45 ACP but for your wife look at a .380. With rifles a carbine would be easier to handle for indoor situations. Now if the intruder is hopped up on something strong you'll need something that will really pack a punch & most likely send them to a meeting with their god of choice.

 

[Jakefromstatefarm]

Glock 17 or 19.. they just work, I hate the ergos of them myself.

Sig 365 or sig365xl - I prefer the xl for additional capacity but it very easy to carry and not as big as the 17 or 19.

New shield plus looks promising as well, I have the early generations and love the added capacity of the new model.

Shotgun route is an option but you are limited to at home use only (not concealable)

I would recommend an AR15 over a shotgun though

1911s are limited capacity... 8rds of 45, unless you snag a 2011 which would be in 9mm but those are significantly more than the 45acp counterparts.

Capacity should be a strong consideration IMO because you have no idea how many people you will encounter.. most people think 1.. maybe 2 but what if there is 4-5 and you have massive amounts of adrenaline and happen to miss...

I could type novels on this as I geek out on this harder than cars.

If you have any questions feel free to holler.

 

[GroceryGetter83]

I love my Sig p365, perfect for EDC. Tricked it out with flat trigger, upgraded sights and Houge grip.

 

[Supercharged111]

Bang bang?

 

[303'505rollin]

I'd love to get the 15 but I'm good with the 45s and rifles hidden near the doors at all times, never know what will pass by out here in the country I'll take out a deer here n there in back yard when they come close. But on that disturbance by your house it was that bad to give a warning, do they expect them to stay in the area? Hope you stay safe man

 

[g0thiac]

Bang bang?

Bang Bang.