Home defense setups

[Ggreen]

Looking to set up a home defense pistol. I want a light, laser, high capacity, prefer no external safety. I do not want an AR pistol as I live in a duplex and over penetration is bad. I've got a few viable options in my safe (509, g34, CZ p07 40cal) but I'm also looking for an excuse to add to the arsenal lol. A few I've considered are the m9a3, USP, vp9, fnx45, any others I should consider? No 1911s must be high capacity and must have a rail. I'd also prefer a factory threaded barrel. When kids are in the mix a suppressor may be a requirement to protect their ears, or so I'll explain to the misses....

Next is the light and sights. I prefer to have a laser light combo. I wear contacts so sights can be fuzzy with no lenses, glasses may not be an option in an emergency. A bright light with a pronounced laser is preferred. I've had a viridian but I hated the controls, and with how far forward they sit I may have a reach issue if I go fnx45 route.

So help me spend some money, share your home defense pistol, and your opinions on equipment. I'm sitting on a pile of store credit at the lgs so we can afford to be a little over the top.

 

[K_W]

Ruger P95 15+1 available with no "safety", no threaded option though

...and there is always Glock.

 

[throttletony]

Streamlight tlr-2 (that model has laser). Id advise to NOT get the HL (high lumen output) which is a bit TOO bright for inside use (unless in a massive mansion with 40 yd distances inside)

Fnx45 tactical would be great if u want .45 -- u can get 1911s with rails Para and a few others offer some good hi-cap 1911/2011s if that platform suits u
HKs, XDMs, are solid options in my book also.

But... I'd say use the G34 for now, get the laser/light.
Any reason u want .45 over 9mm... all of these things can/will penetrate multiple walls.
Bullet construction is perhaps most important factor in ANY caliber

 

[IndianaSoloMcfly]

Best bet might not be a pistol caliber if you are worried about over penetration..
why not an AR-15 carbine length. Getcha light laser, throw an eotech on it. Ska-doosh your in the money.

and a wide range of cans for the little ones ear protection.

 

[venenoindy]

This may change your mind about AR15 vs 9mm.

https://youtu.be/X0qgQoej5zE

 

[throttletony]

Shotgun with #4 buck???
... if over penetration is a concern

 

[Ggreen]

I also don't want to have an ar on my nightstand. Not set on a caliber I've got them all. I also shoot pistols every week, I get to the rifle range one every couple months. It comes down to training I'm better trained and faster with pistols. I've got a beautiful 11-87 tacd out which would be my long gun choice for hd, but again not something I want to hide by my bed.

I could easily put a laser and light on something I own but I want something new.

 

[IndianaSoloMcfly]

I unno then man. Just go to the gun store and buy the coolest thing. Sounds like you have the gear, you just need an excuse.
if i was just looking to buy up a new piece itd probably be the wilson combat edc X9. Or a wilson combat 92.

i know they dont have rails. But if you are just looking for something new, why not get something wild?

 

[IndianaSoloMcfly]

This may change your mind about AR15 vs 9mm.

https://youtu.be/X0qgQoej5zE

Lol the comment section "but how many bullets will wall go through"

 

[Spear Dane]

Anyone that thinks a 5.56/223 is not suitable for interior work needs to do more research.

 

[Peacekeeper3073]

Handgun on nightstand with an AR or shotgun secured somewhere in the path to the rest of the house maybe ?

 

[IndyTom]

The PPQ has OEM 17 rd magazines available, a rail and no safety. The Five-seveN ships with 20 round mags but does have a safety by your trigger finger which is unlikely to be tripped while racking the slide (if that was your concern).

 

[88E30M50]

Right now, I'm testing a 300BO AR pistol with a suppressor for HD. So far, so good. Close to 200 rounds in without a failure. With a bit more through it, I'll call it good. Subsonic 300BO should be good for indoors use without a huge amount of over penetration. Plus, there's 30 of them on tap, so it has the high capacity covered.

 

[canterbc]

Right now, I'm testing a 300BO AR pistol with a suppressor for HD. So far, so good. Close to 200 rounds in without a failure. With a bit more through it, I'll call it good. Subsonic 300BO should be good for indoors use without a huge amount of over penetration. Plus, there's 30 of them on tap, so it has the high capacity covered.

This is my new thought on HD. I just don't know if I want to get into .300BO, if I don't reload them, they are pretty expensive. Also looking into a suppressed AR pistol, but .300BO can have a much shorter barrel.

 

[Fordtough25]

What about a Glock 17? Same mags as the 34, new to you, and they're accurate as all get out! Of if you want a 45 a Glock 21, I know there were factory versions of the Glocks with threaded barrels a year or so ago?

 

[Liberty1916]

A Glock 17 is is your best bet. You can get 33 rd mags for it also.

 

[1mil-high]

10.3 inch barreled AR15 in 5.56 with a 55 grain V-Max.

 

[TWEAKD4]

Possibly a CZ P09. It has the omega trigger so you can go safety or decocker. It comes with 19 round magazines which +2 extensions are available for 21. Has a rail for any accessories needed (light and or laser)

 

[Ggreen]

I strongly considered a 300bo pistol I have a lower, and have been planning on putting together a 300bo sbr. I am a 300 fanboy I love mine. I just don't think it's where I would go for bedside hd. I like the concealability of a pistol. Like a good mistress, easy to hide, easy to use, and always there when you call.

I could put the 11-87 in the closet, that would be on my way to pursue any intruder. I may keep that as an option, but I prefer to keep them locked up securely for those times when I'm not at the house.

Truth about this thread is that I have ~2500 in credit from a couple consigned sales at the lgs so I'm kind of looking for over the top dream rigs.

 

[Dean C.]

End of the thread, CZ Shadow Target 2 holds 18+1 in the gun and the Target 2 features the CZ Custom Shops trigger package for a 6.5# double action with a 2.5# single action. Throw on a SureFire X400U with whatever color laser you want and you have the full $2,500 spent just about Load it with 147gr pills so it stays subsonic and throw a can on it and you have one mean HD gun. Because personally game guns make sick HD guns IMHO