I have always been concerned with firing guns inside and how that would impact one’s hearing. The one you train with regularly and become proficient with is the system you should be using for home defense. Probably one of the most important factors is picking a firearm that you are likely to train with on a regular basis. In conclusion, which is best? My answer is…it is a personal preference after you have considered all the factors that impact your personal mission to defend your home against intruders. Training is a must, not only for shot placement under stress, but also to sharpen your ability to manipulate the slide, change magazines, or use a light. Also, most defensive caliber handguns have a fairly robust recoil. One negative with the handgun is it is easier to miss your target, even at relatively close ranges.
However, frangible and even hollow-point ammunition can bind up in building materials and act more like FMJ ammunition. This aids in preventing over penetration in soft tissue. Over penetration and wall penetration should also be a consideration with the handgun calibers, but this can be more easily mitigated by using self-defense ammunition such as hollow-point or even frangible bullets. That’s an additional negative for revolvers, which usually hold only five or six rounds. Most modern striker-fired pistols have capacities around 10 to 20 rounds. Magazine capacity is also an important consideration. Training is the key to shot placement under stress and should be a routine event. Handguns do pose an even greater challenge to ensure accurate shot placement and follow-up shots. Modern striker-fired pistols can be accessorized with a quality optic to aid in accurate shot placement. It can be a challenge with a revolver, but you are able to manipulate a handheld light with either platform. I prefer a mounted light even with a handgun. In addition to their size, they are relatively light weight, around 2 pounds, compared to the shotgun, around 7 to 8 pounds, or rifle, at around 6 to 7 pounds.Īlso, without the need for two-handed manipulation like with a shotgun or rifle, a handheld light can be utilized.
With most choices at an overall length of 7 to 8 inches, they are easily handled in tight spaces, around corners, etc. One of the obvious benefits of a handgun is the advantage of size, making it ideal for close-quarters maneuvering.
My preference for a striker-fired pistol is based on ease of manipulation without an excess of controls to be concerned about. There are self-defense options for both revolvers and semi-autos. You should consider a caliber that is effective for self-defense and you can control. I personally have a Glock 17 chambered in 9mm by my bed secured in a “fast-opening” safe.
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