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 What do you use for home defense weapon?
turb06le240  [Member]
1/20/2012 12:48:07 PM
I used to keep a spx-930 tactical with 2 lights mounted to one switch, and a custom safety, First round was always non lethal followed by the fireworks...,
I recently switched to a 5" 1911 with the first round is a CCI shot shell and then corbons, which my buddy made me a custom gun hold for, that hides easily and is spring loaded so you push it in, and it popps out on a 3 sided draw... I told him he should market it, but hes just says "someday", I stained mine to match my bed, you can not find it if you dont know where it is...
Anyway, what do you use, and whats ammo do you keep in it???
Donner_und_Blitzen  [Member]
1/20/2012 2:27:37 PM
870 12ga
Fincho  [Member]
1/20/2012 2:30:09 PM
AR15 Carbine with TAP

DDgunslinger  [Team Member]
1/20/2012 2:38:30 PM
Glock 19 is always by the bed side and an AR12 w/ light isn't far away.
RDTCU  [Team Member]
1/20/2012 2:44:05 PM
CCW (G29) in the nightstand, 930SPX full of 00B with Surefire G2X in the closet.

Why are you wasting capacity on wrist-slap rounds?
StraightSix  [Team Member]
1/20/2012 4:56:00 PM
Model 10 with 158 gr. LSWC's.

My 20" AR is also there if it's really needed.
MagnusM4  [Team Member]
1/20/2012 5:29:20 PM
Originally Posted By turb06le240:
I used to keep a spx-930 tactical with 2 lights mounted to one switch, and a custom safety, First round was always non lethal followed by the fireworks...,
I recently switched to a 5" 1911 with the first round is a CCI shot shell and then corbons, which my buddy made me a custom gun hold for, that hides easily and is spring loaded so you push it in, and it popps out on a 3 sided draw... I told him he should market it, but hes just says "someday", I stained mine to match my bed, you can not find it if you dont know where it is...
Anyway, what do you use, and whats ammo do you keep in it???


A CCI shot shell? You might as well throw some sand at the guy.
NUCdt04  [Team Member]
1/20/2012 5:31:58 PM
G23


if I think it's bad enough my M4 - layout of my house makes it possible to check and retreat to where it's kept - plus hit a panic button
PhoenixRising34  [Member]
1/20/2012 6:05:41 PM
Para GI Expert w/ Hornady Zombie Max(yes I know they're gimmicky, but that's what's in there for now).

Backup if needed is the AR w/ Hornady 55g Match HP.
JohnRippert  [Member]
1/20/2012 7:11:31 PM

zachsmith526  [Team Member]
1/20/2012 7:19:13 PM
Originally Posted By NUCdt04:
G23


if I think it's bad enough my M4 - layout of my house makes it possible to check and retreat to where it's kept - plus hit a panic button


This... G23, AR15 as backup
euro  [Member]
1/20/2012 7:19:25 PM
I have a 6940 with surefire light AimPoint T1 that I never turn off and stacked with 30 rounds of 855 kept chambered on safe.

;)

currently trying to find a 10.5" 6940 upper for less than what they usually sell for and get a can for it...
fearme  [Member]
1/20/2012 7:57:20 PM
My trusty 'ol 870 loaded with 5 rounds of 12g typical Federal 00 Buck... An additional 5 rounds of 00 ride on the stock.

Simple.

Lies up against the bed at night and back into the safe during the day.(little kids)
JTY  [Member]
1/20/2012 8:09:17 PM
Mossberg 500 in 20ga with an 18.5" bbl, loaded with Federal 000 Buck.
LARRYG  [Team Member]
1/20/2012 8:13:46 PM
A suppressed M15A4 carbine w/light and a suppressed P226.
22mike  [Member]
1/20/2012 8:26:45 PM
M1 Carbine and a G-19.
ishoot2live  [Team Member]
1/20/2012 8:32:13 PM
P220
M4
590
txgp17  [Team Member]
1/20/2012 8:34:49 PM
Sigarms P220R with a Surefire light and pressure switch, loaded with Corbon DPX ammo.
buschman56  [Team Member]
1/20/2012 9:00:35 PM
Originally Posted By ishoot2live:
P220
M4
590

Same set-up here
ishoot2live  [Team Member]
1/20/2012 9:03:46 PM
Originally Posted By buschman56:
Originally Posted By ishoot2live:
P220
M4
590

Same set-up here


beitodesstrafe  [Member]
1/20/2012 10:29:41 PM
-SIG 228 with a TLR-1 with 15 rds of Federal HST (and 2 more mags waiting)
-Mossberg 500 18.5" loaded with Federal 00 buck

The girlfriend keeps a similar load out:
-SIG 226
Benelli Supernova
Obi_wang  [Member]
1/21/2012 12:08:46 AM
Sig p228 Winchester ranger +p+.
TexAg10  [Member]
1/21/2012 1:27:59 AM


Currently have hornady 55gr JSPs and 124gr +p gold dots in them.
ABNglocker  [Team Member]
1/21/2012 2:08:10 AM
2 x American Bulldogs, backed up by a Glock 17 / TLR-1 with a factory mag, factory +2 baseplate, and Gold dots.
patchz  [Team Member]
1/21/2012 2:12:23 AM
Depends on what room I am in.

Glock 21
Kimber Stainless II
Colt 1991A1 Compac
S&W model 13, 3" bbl

But the 870 magnum 7 shot and Sig 516 are available in seconds.
DansFlash  [Team Member]
1/21/2012 8:39:11 AM
I keep a g17 with a tlr-1 on the night stand when the youngin isn't home and my safe is within close reach when he is home.
echofivekilo  [Team Member]
1/21/2012 10:22:08 AM
Originally Posted By turb06le240:
I used to keep a spx-930 tactical with 2 lights mounted to one switch, and a custom safety, First round was always non lethal followed by the fireworks...,
I recently switched to a 5" 1911 with the first round is a CCI shot shell and then corbons, which my buddy made me a custom gun hold for, that hides easily and is spring loaded so you push it in, and it popps out on a 3 sided draw... I told him he should market it, but hes just says "someday", I stained mine to match my bed, you can not find it if you dont know where it is...
Anyway, what do you use, and whats ammo do you keep in it???


You really need to re-think that.
genesis  [Team Member]
1/21/2012 10:26:18 AM
590
Liquidmetal  [Team Member]
1/21/2012 12:15:03 PM
G21SF with Fed HST and a S&W 645 with Fed HST.
-Fozzy-  [Team Member]
1/21/2012 2:47:55 PM
Benelli M4 with Federal low recoil 8 pellet buck shot.
TerryGecko  [Member]
1/21/2012 6:13:06 PM
FiveseveN w/ TLR1, 30rd mag, S4M (RMR soon)
fearme  [Member]
1/21/2012 6:32:48 PM
Originally Posted By echofivekilo:
Originally Posted By turb06le240:
I used to keep a spx-930 tactical with 2 lights mounted to one switch, and a custom safety, First round was always non lethal followed by the fireworks...,
I recently switched to a 5" 1911 with the first round is a CCI shot shell and then corbons, which my buddy made me a custom gun hold for, that hides easily and is spring loaded so you push it in, and it popps out on a 3 sided draw... I told him he should market it, but hes just says "someday", I stained mine to match my bed, you can not find it if you dont know where it is...
Anyway, what do you use, and whats ammo do you keep in it???


You really need to re-think that.


Esp when the shotshell jams up the works and fails to cycle the slide. Mixing any ammunition in a semi-auto anything is just plain FAIL.

Constant_Impingement  [Member]
1/21/2012 6:35:46 PM
Raging Judge, 6 shots....2-Dupo 7, 2-PDX1, 2-.454 Casull
Phoenix_III  [Member]
1/22/2012 1:18:42 AM
Originally Posted By echofivekilo:
Originally Posted By turb06le240:
I used to keep a spx-930 tactical with 2 lights mounted to one switch, and a custom safety, First round was always non lethal followed by the fireworks...,
I recently switched to a 5" 1911 with the first round is a CCI shot shell and then corbons, which my buddy made me a custom gun hold for, that hides easily and is spring loaded so you push it in, and it popps out on a 3 sided draw... I told him he should market it, but hes just says "someday", I stained mine to match my bed, you can not find it if you dont know where it is...
Anyway, what do you use, and whats ammo do you keep in it???


You really need to re-think that.


+1000. That's not only ineffective, but a huge liability to your safety, and bunch of other stuff...
Sinsbad69  [Member]
1/22/2012 1:43:59 PM
Whatever is closest at the time... but generally Glock 22 with Rem. Golden Sabers. If that doesn't do it then i will work my way up from there...870-> AR-> M1A->etc.etc.If it gets real nasty then out comes the 82A1. Hope that will do it
Sinsbad69  [Member]
1/22/2012 1:45:50 PM
Originally Posted By Phoenix_III:
Originally Posted By echofivekilo:
Originally Posted By turb06le240:
I used to keep a spx-930 tactical with 2 lights mounted to one switch, and a custom safety, First round was always non lethal followed by the fireworks...,
I recently switched to a 5" 1911 with the first round is a CCI shot shell and then corbons, which my buddy made me a custom gun hold for, that hides easily and is spring loaded so you push it in, and it popps out on a 3 sided draw... I told him he should market it, but hes just says "someday", I stained mine to match my bed, you can not find it if you dont know where it is...
Anyway, what do you use, and whats ammo do you keep in it???


You really need to re-think that.


+1000. That's not only ineffective, but a huge liability to your safety, and bunch of other stuff...


Are you trying to give them a sporting chance??
CroatianKnight  [Team Member]
1/22/2012 1:50:12 PM
Mossberg 12 ga. w/ 00 Buck on the 1st floor (also for outside territory use). Nightstand upstairs = SA XD .40. Carry gun Ruger LC9 also nearby.
feudist  [Member]
1/22/2012 1:54:45 PM
King James Bible

One of the big honkers used for family history



TaylorWSO  [Life Member]
1/22/2012 2:34:56 PM
olyarms 16" MATCH upper with leapers duel red/green optic.

I put a couple boxes wolf (dirtiest I could find) through it and I know that its plenty reliable. I bet it is as good as the expensive rifles peopel like to waste their money on. It sure is accurate at 200 yards, especially with the green "target" setting. The wolf HP ammo will also explode violently when in hits human flesh as well. It also has a recording of a racking shotgun on a mp3 player I taped to the side, in case I dont want to shoot but scare the person away.
ckelley  [Team Member]
1/22/2012 10:18:06 PM
Springfield 67, loaded with 7 rounds of 00 buck.
Officers model 1911, loaded with 7 rounds of 230 gr. Cor-Bons

NM AR loaded with 20 rounds of 69 gr. Sierra Match King handloads....for the 4 legged critters
BillyDoubleU  [Team Member]
1/22/2012 10:21:40 PM
Originally Posted By genesis:
590


This and didn't this get locked in GD yesterday?
Rescue43  [Member]
1/22/2012 10:50:37 PM
My side of the bed-
Springfield Armory Operator w/ 200g+P Speer GoldDots and TLR-1 light.
BCM M4 w/ M855, Surefire M500 light, Aimpoint M2

Wifes' side of bed-
Glock 19 w/ 135g Hydashoks and TLR-1 light.
Mossberg 930spx w/ Federal 00buck, Surefire 9P led, Aimpoint M2

Cedar chest at foot of the bed- Glock 23 w/165g Speer GD

3 spare mags per each Glock, 6 spare mags for the 1911, 10 spare mags for the M4, and 12 boxes of 00 buck for the shotgun.

My wife and i both are well acquainted with the handling of each of these weapons, and we both know where every magazine for every weapon is stashed in the room.


Surely this wouldn't be considered excessive, would it? Of course, here lately, Arfcom has surprised me.
PAPPYO  [Team Member]
1/22/2012 11:35:29 PM
mossy 935. 3+1 , 3 1/2 #4 buck
berto187  [Member]
1/22/2012 11:39:37 PM

Originally Posted By CroatianKnight:
Mossberg 12 ga. w/ 00 Buck on the 1st floor (also for outside territory use). Nightstand upstairs = SA XD .40. Carry gun Ruger LC9 also nearby.

500 with 3 rem 00 buck, then slugs.

P229 in .40 very close by.
dbd870  [Team Member]
1/23/2012 7:33:20 AM
M4gery & M&P9C
Grey_Man  [Member]
1/23/2012 1:04:16 PM
Originally Posted By Sinsbad69:
Originally Posted By Phoenix_III:
Originally Posted By echofivekilo:
Originally Posted By turb06le240:
I used to keep a spx-930 tactical with 2 lights mounted to one switch, and a custom safety, First round was always non lethal followed by the fireworks...,
I recently switched to a 5" 1911 with the first round is a CCI shot shell and then corbons, which my buddy made me a custom gun hold for, that hides easily and is spring loaded so you push it in, and it popps out on a 3 sided draw... I told him he should market it, but hes just says "someday", I stained mine to match my bed, you can not find it if you dont know where it is...
Anyway, what do you use, and whats ammo do you keep in it???


You really need to re-think that.


+1000. That's not only ineffective, but a huge liability to your safety, and bunch of other stuff...


Are you trying to give them a sporting chance??


Yeah no shit. I bet the bad guy's 1st round won't be non-lethal.
dirksterG30  [Team Member]
1/23/2012 4:02:37 PM
M&P9 full-size with a TLR-1 backed up by a Mossberg 500 Persuader 7+1 12 gauge
Rick_A  [Member]
1/23/2012 4:22:18 PM
Originally Posted By Grey_Man:
Originally Posted By Sinsbad69:
Originally Posted By Phoenix_III:
Originally Posted By echofivekilo:
Originally Posted By turb06le240:
I used to keep a spx-930 tactical with 2 lights mounted to one switch, and a custom safety, First round was always non lethal followed by the fireworks...,
I recently switched to a 5" 1911 with the first round is a CCI shot shell and then corbons, which my buddy made me a custom gun hold for, that hides easily and is spring loaded so you push it in, and it popps out on a 3 sided draw... I told him he should market it, but hes just says "someday", I stained mine to match my bed, you can not find it if you dont know where it is...
Anyway, what do you use, and whats ammo do you keep in it???


You really need to re-think that.


+1000. That's not only ineffective, but a huge liability to your safety, and bunch of other stuff...


Are you trying to give them a sporting chance??


Yeah no shit. I bet the bad guy's 1st round won't be non-lethal.

Agreed. So, the first shot in the shotgun fails to cycle and may, in a best case scenario, temporarily incapacitate. Then comes a peppering by tiny shot. Even if fired into the eyes and face that plan of action seems poor.
Rescue43  [Member]
1/23/2012 9:26:57 PM
Originally Posted By turb06le240:
I used to keep a spx-930 tactical with 2 lights mounted to one switch, and a custom safety, First round was always non lethal followed by the fireworks...,
I recently switched to a 5" 1911 with the first round is a CCI Shotshell and then corbons, which my buddy made me a custom gun hold for, that hides easily and is spring loaded so you push it in, and it popps out on a 3 sided draw... I told him he should market it, but hes just says "someday", I stained mine to match my bed, you can not find it if you dont know where it is...
Anyway, what do you use, and whats ammo do you keep in it???


Sounds like you need a can of OC, and drop those Less than Lethal rounds.

TheGribbleReport  [Member]
1/23/2012 9:41:07 PM
XD40 by the bed
LCP in the living room/kitchen (My Carry gun)
and in the basement M4 and AK ready to go...... (plus my other guns in the safe if I run out of AR and AK ammo)
WolfTrack  [Member]
1/25/2012 3:11:13 AM






...and she ain't no punk bitch.