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Posted: 5/24/2020 10:41:47 PM EDT

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My above post was a handgun. Registered as such in my, albeit currently backwards, home state. Can carry it legally if I get the desire.

Technicalities aside, this would be a close second choice:
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Better?

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Beautiful!

Posted: 5/24/2020 11:26:39 PM EDT

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M&P 9mm with Olight. Haven't tested the ETS mags yet so they are not in rotation.

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Posted: 5/25/2020 12:43:14 AM EDT

[#3]

Glock 21SF and a Benelli M2 11043

Posted: 5/25/2020 12:51:12 AM EDT

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G45 MOS with Holosun in the nightstand. G19X sitting on my desk right now. P320 compact 9mm in the go bag. Taurus 85 sitting on the bar.

Posted: 5/25/2020 1:02:28 AM EDT

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Posted: 5/25/2020 2:46:59 AM EDT

[#6]

Nothing on the night stand as I have an almost two year old who loves to take things off my night stand. Right next to my night stand is my handgun safe. I have a Sig M18, M17, X-Compact and P365 in there. My Glocks I keep in another safe. I recently just got the Glocks in the last few weeks (19/45 MOS) but don’t have them quite set up yet. I also just got a G41 in trade that I need to get night sights for and run some ammo through it. The G41 will probably be my “night stand gun”.

In the closet right next to me I have two 1911’s, CZ Scorpion EVO and PSA 10.5”.

Posted: 5/25/2020 6:16:51 AM EDT

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As I sit here in the recliner surfing it's this one. Now with an Olight PL Mini on it.

If I'm sleeping in the bedroom, it's this one.

If I'm in the kitchen, it's this one.

Posted: 5/25/2020 7:42:27 AM EDT

[#8]

Colt Govt 1911 45acp

Posted: 5/25/2020 8:06:03 AM EDT

[#9]

Sig 226 MK25 or Glock 17-3 OD.

Posted: 5/25/2020 8:09:45 AM EDT

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Glock 19 Gen4 with a Streetlight TLR 8 in the nightstand drawer in our upstairs bedroom.
Downstairs there is a Poly80/G17 and a Poly80/G19 both strategically hidden in a couple of places.

Posted: 5/25/2020 9:23:46 AM EDT

[#11]

It's a nightstand gun. Pretty much a backup to a backup.

20200506_173411 by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr

Posted: 5/25/2020 9:40:53 AM EDT

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Gen 5 G19 with surefire X300 UB 1000 lumen in a Fort Knox lockbox with Simplex lock.

Posted: 5/25/2020 9:52:04 AM EDT

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G29 10mm

Posted: 5/25/2020 2:05:38 PM EDT

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G19 gen 5 MOS with RMR
Surefire X300U 1,000 lumens
Ameriglo GL-429 irons
Standard Glock OEM mag 15 rds
Loaded with federal 147 gr HST

Mossberg shockwave 12ga.
Surefire fore-end
Pistol brace and pistol grip
GG&G side saddle
Loaded with federal LE 00 buckshot flight control

Posted: 5/25/2020 6:19:20 PM EDT

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My nightstand gun is a CZ SP01 with a Streamlight TLR-1 on it.
Outside the house, I usually have a Glock 43x somewhere close.

Posted: 5/25/2020 6:25:25 PM EDT

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Glock 43 with factory glock plastic sights. No flashlight either.... it’s my funeral I know.

Posted: 5/25/2020 8:35:35 PM EDT

[#17]

Suppressed M&P9 2.0

Posted: 5/25/2020 10:00:18 PM EDT

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Well done what light is that?

Posted: 5/26/2020 9:22:01 AM EDT

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G17 gen 2
handheld light

Posted: 5/26/2020 9:27:36 AM EDT

[#20]

Just a standard, run of the mill, Glock 17 Gen5 with a TLR-1HL

Posted: 5/26/2020 6:13:44 PM EDT

[#21]

Smith 642 with +P hollow points and 12 gauge SBS coach with 00 backup, kept it simple if I'm awakened unexpectedly.

Posted: 5/26/2020 6:52:00 PM EDT

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Most often, my HK USP45 or Gen 4 Glock 21.

Posted: 5/26/2020 9:11:33 PM EDT

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Glock 19 with a Streamlight and a 17rd mag, loaded with Speer +P Gold Dots.

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Same

Posted: 5/26/2020 9:48:36 PM EDT

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Glock 19 or 26

Posted: 5/26/2020 10:15:58 PM EDT

[#25]

G17 RTF2 with X300U and 124+P Gold Dot

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Posted: 5/26/2020 10:19:51 PM EDT

[#26]

several. Daytime is a Taurus 1911 (heavily gunsmithed so it works well) and a Ruger LCR

nighttime is Springfield XDM 45 and a Bushmaster AR15.

Yeah, there are more, but those are the OH SHIT choices

Posted: 5/26/2020 10:23:04 PM EDT

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No one-no one-wants to see my nightstand gun.

But since the OP asked, it's an S&W Sigma with a Pro-Mag rail adapter and an ancient M3 Tactical light. Two extra 16 round mags with standard pressure Hornady Critical Duty 135gr 9mm.

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I wanna see this thing.

Posted: 5/26/2020 10:26:59 PM EDT

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Right now a 509t.

Was my FNX 45 but for some reason I switched it.

Posted: 5/26/2020 10:28:06 PM EDT

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Glock 19 gen 4 with a Olight Mini Valkyrie because it’s bright and low profile.

Glock 23 gen 3 in a nice hidey hole in the living room.

Posted: 5/26/2020 10:28:08 PM EDT

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This on my side of bed. Wife has USP 9 on her side. 230gr hst in 45. 147gr hst in the USP. Surefire handheld.

Posted: 5/27/2020 1:24:48 AM EDT

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Either P320 FS 9mm or Glock 34

Posted: 5/27/2020 4:16:15 AM EDT

[#32]

More of a home offense handgun, but...

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Posted: 5/27/2020 4:23:56 AM EDT

[#33]

g19 gen 5 mos

Posted: 5/27/2020 3:17:14 PM EDT

[#34]

Steyr M357A1

That will hopefully be enough to get me to the Ithaca.

Posted: 5/28/2020 3:55:14 AM EDT

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Beretta 92a1 with surefire x300u and 20 round mags loaded with critical duty

Posted: 5/28/2020 4:30:41 AM EDT

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No one-no one-wants to see my nightstand gun.

But since the OP asked, it's an S&W Sigma with a Pro-Mag rail adapter and an ancient M3 Tactical light. Two extra 16 round mags with standard pressure Hornady Critical Duty 135gr 9mm.

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VINTAGE!!!

But will still get the deal done!!

Posted: 5/28/2020 2:18:35 PM EDT

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Posted: 5/28/2020 2:21:28 PM EDT

[#38]

Hmm. Always: a Kel-tec P3AT in the side table drawer next to my chair in the living room with an extra mag and a small tactical flashlight.
Almost always: another handgun on the bar about 6 feet from my chair. This rotates through a few 9mm double stacks, a couple 1911s in .45 ACP, and a few revolvers (.38 Spl, .357 Mag, or .44 Mag). Whichever of these are out, it goes upstairs with me at night and sits on a dresser about 6 feet away from my side of the bed.

Posted: 5/28/2020 2:25:18 PM EDT

[#39]

Gen 5 G34 MOS with X300 and Frank Proctor Y Notch Irons

Posted: 5/28/2020 3:31:18 PM EDT

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FN FiveseveN 5.7X28mm loaded with 21 rounds of R&R Weaponry R37.X at 2,100 fps.

Posted: 5/29/2020 5:15:59 AM EDT

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Sig 2022 .40.

Posted: 5/30/2020 12:19:28 AM EDT

[#42]

Upstairs: Mk25
Downstairs: 19X

Posted: 5/30/2020 5:50:43 PM EDT

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HK 45 USPF with a Streamlight. Loaded with Ranger T’s.

Posted: 5/30/2020 9:34:28 PM EDT

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I live on a not so great street, so I've got good outdoor lighting, and good locks. I moved here because it's the closest thing I can afford while only being a 95 second drive from my ex- and the kids (they live on a nice street).

Handgun safe next to the bed for quick access:
- Beretta 92X Centurion (tricked out) with TLR-XL (it's 1000 lumens) and a 20rd mec-gar mag.
- Nights when kids aren't staying with me, the safe is left open.
-- below that are the CCW guns (a Glock 43X with 14+1rds AND a P365 with 12+1rds).
-- hidden in the closet near the bed is a 19.5 MOS with an inforce pistol light (like 500 lumens) and 17rds (none in the chamber) as well as a 33rd happy stick next to it. The closet also contains a plate carrier and electronic ears.

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On the other side of the bed is a small rifle safe with an AR and a 10/22 (both of which I'd feel fine using for HD, though obviously I have a preference).}

Posted: 5/30/2020 10:00:50 PM EDT

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I only have the full use of one hand so my home defense gun is a Sig SP2022 with a light. I own ARs and that would be my first choice minus the handicap.

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Posted: 5/30/2020 10:42:18 PM EDT

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I'm digging the 2022's. I've never seen one in the wild.

Posted: 5/31/2020 5:35:05 AM EDT

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I only have the full use of one hand so my home defense gun is a Sig SP2022 with a light. I own ARs and that would be my first choice minus the handicap.https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/41727/A984BFE0-0655-43C4-8AF8-C494BF494808_jpe-1439985.JPG

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Beautiful one in FDE

Posted: 5/31/2020 9:14:54 AM EDT

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Colt !991 A1 compact.
Reverse plug (the little tab on the stock guns has a habit of breaking off).
Some trigger work (set at 3 pounds but very crisp, the proverbial glass rod type action).
Went through Gun Site 250 with it without problem except for factory front site came off.

The Smithy at Gun Site dovetailed the slide and cleaned everything up for not much money at the time .
Around $300 IIRC. It was a while ago. Like 15+ years.
I used one of the instructors guns for the two days it took to fix mine.
Mario M. was very kind to lend it.
A well worn full size Alloy frame, and mags also.
I even won the class 'shoot off.'
The much younger (sill in college) gut I had the final shoot off against was very fast but not so hot on the accuracy thing.
After I knocked down the small hanging disks (around 6 inches diameters) at 20 yards, 15 yards, and 10 yards I started the
mandatory reload as he did.
I fired on the split pepper popper and won.
I did not realize he was reloading after firing 18 rounds but he had not gotten the 20 yard disk down yet.
He was so upset at being so soundly beaten he started crying.
I fired 5 shots (took an extra shot to get the first 20 yard disk) do down 4 targets.
Sort of bang (miss), slight pause, bang again (hit), then hit, hit, required reload hit and done.
It probably took me all of 14 seconds.
He had fired 18 misses in the same time.
Slower but accurate 'Older fart' beats the 20 year old.
Only hits count.
You cannot miss fast enough to win.