what is the best handgun and shotgun in america?

[Leatherneck 693]

what is the best handgun and shotgun in america?

just for self defense and the gun is likely stay in-home.

There really is no "best,' buy the best quality weapon you can afford, at a reasonable price and what you're comfortable with.

For a handgun, all of the above applies and it should to fit your shooting hand comfortably. By all means, get a caliber that will get the job

done should you ever need to take care of business, my preference is .45 caliber, no offense to the 9mm crowd.

Glock makes a great product and has a very large and loyal crowd, but your choice of manufacturers is wide. Take a look at SiG,

Walther and Springfield (the Springfield XD) which is a good rival to Glock.

A shotgun doesn't need to be an expensive model/brand for home use, you want function, quality but whats practical. In 12 or

20 gauge, I think most guys would opt for the 12 ga. as would I. Get the shortest barrel and overall length possible, with the heaviest

3" magnum buckshot you can find.

[Jamie and Sveta 18]

For self defense handguns it is hard to beat a good quality M1911 .45 There are a numnber of manufacturers that would fall into the "good quality" description.

For a shotggun any good quality pump or semi-auto 12ga. Remington M870 express is a good one.

I love the 1911.... Simply and very effective.

My daily carry piece is a Taurus PT1911, my show piece is an STI Grand Master, and my backup (in home) is a Smith and Wesson 916 Eastfield riot gun. Outdoors, a Les Baer A-4 with acog. Those are my protection!!!

[baron555 934]

At our bedside is the following:

Belgian Sheepdog, 60 lbs, all black, large white teeth, lean fighting shape and deep, loud bark!

Rock Island 1911 .45 with night sights and laser grips and Black Talon HPs.

Remington 870 pump action 12 GA with extended magazine and night sights, first two rounds birdshot, next two rounds slugs, final rounds #4 Buck. Also with sling with attached additional rounds loops.

For the lady: .38 Colt Detective Special

After all this you'd have a variety of other arms and caliber to withstand!!

Please call first!

[Darnell 8,478]

for home defense - i say - it's the one you are most comfortable with.

any shooting ranges around your area? many of them 'rent guns ' at their ranges, you should go, try out a few models at the range, see how it feels in yer hand, see if it makes sense when you hold it.

A powerful weapon that you can't use quickly as an extension of yerself is useless, IMO.

[Jamie and Sveta 18]

At our bedside is the following:

Belgian Sheepdog, 60 lbs, all black, large white teeth, lean fighting shape and deep, loud bark!

Rock Island 1911 .45 with night sights and laser grips and Black Talon HPs.

Remington 870 pump action 12 GA with extended magazine and night sights, first two rounds birdshot, next two rounds slugs, final rounds #4 Buck. Also with sling with attached additional rounds loops.

For the lady: .38 Colt Detective Special

After all this you'd have a variety of other arms and caliber to withstand!!

Please call first!

Yes, I think calling first would be appropriate!!!! Lol.

[Bad_Daddy 2,209]

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[Leatherneck 693]

Nice!

[Bad_Daddy 2,209]

Nice!

That kind of covers the shotgun/handgun issue in one single package.

[Leatherneck 693]

That kind of covers the shotgun/handgun issue in one single package.

Yeah, that .45 Colt would be devastating alone and a double whammy when fire before or after the .410 round.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

I would like to note that somehow this thread got placed in the RUB forum and remains here! Not complaining, it is the best place for it and glad to have it!

[Neonred 3,446]

At our bedside is the following:

Belgian Sheepdog, 60 lbs, all black, large white teeth, lean fighting shape and deep, loud bark!

Rock Island 1911 .45 with night sights and laser grips and Black Talon HPs.

Remington 870 pump action 12 GA with extended magazine and night sights, first two rounds birdshot, next two rounds slugs, final rounds #4 Buck. Also with sling with attached additional rounds loops.

For the lady: .38 Colt Detective Special

After all this you'd have a variety of other arms and caliber to withstand!!

Please call first!

WOW. Must be a bad neighborhood.

[S and R 8]

Holy Jesus...... I will MISS peaceful Australia

[unlockingsky 94]

Holy Jesus...... I will MISS peaceful Australia

i heard from friends that you can be drunk in australia and everyone is still nice to you. i wish united states was like that.

[baron555 934]

WOW. Must be a bad neighborhood.

No actually somewhat in the country. Have 5 acres and never have issues with unwanted visitors.....item #1 is always out and about and can be very verbal if he warrants it needed.

[Ban Hammer 12,837]

I would like to note that somehow this thread got placed in the RUB forum and remains here! Not complaining, it is the best place for it and glad to have it!

actually, he started the thread in here as you invited him.