Originally Posted by Joseywales
Originally Posted by 160user
Originally Posted by Ghostinthemachine
I tell people to get a Ruger .380 for home protection. It might not kill them outright but it's small and easy to point in a rush. They'll know they entered the wrong house.

I come from a different school of thought. I keep 12 gauge pumps with extended magazines around. Magazine loaded, chamber empty, safety off and dry fired. All I need to do is stroke the slide once and I am ready to go to work. Everyone knows that sound so that is the "warning shot". Middle of the night, dark, no glasses (likely slightly intoxicated) A 12 gauge is my "go to", not a handgun.

For all these /\ /\ /\ reasons, I chose the 20GA.
Youth Model Mossberg. Short barrel, short stock, 6 rounds 2 3/4” #3 Buck. No doubt in my mind about across a room damage.

Not to say handguns aren’t available.

Last edited by shootem; 10/30/22.
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