What Is The Best Handgun For Home Defense?

The best "Home Defense Handgun" is typically the simplest, most reliable, largest handgun that you can comfortably handle, one that holds the most ammunition and one that fires the largest caliber bullets.

 

 

 

Home Defense  Handguns - Desirable Features
  Simplest & Easiest To Use   
  Largest Caliber
  Most Ammunition Capacity
  Target Practice/Shooting Competition
     
 

WHY WE ASK THIS

The type of handgun that you buy will depend, in part, on the reason you need or want it. The most common reasons for buying a handgun are..

  1. Home Defense (Keep at home) - The best "Home Defense Handgun" is typically the most reliable, largest handgun that you can comfortably handle, one that holds the most ammunition and one that fires the largest caliber bullets.

  2. Self Defense (Keep in car) - The best "Car Handgun" is typically a small to medium sized handgun, one that is reliabe, one that holds the most ammunition and one that fires the largest caliber bullets. It should be small enough to be able to maneuver it in the confines of the car or to
    slip into your pocket, if need be.

  3. Concealed Carry - The best "Concealed Carry Gun" is whatever works best for you and the method by which you intend to carry it (ankle, waist, pocket, fanny pack, etc.) Of course, since it is a self defense gun you want the gun with the largest caliber, the most ammunition and the most reliable.

  4. Target Practice/Shooting Competition - The best target guns or competition guns usually have longer barrels for greater accuracy and good sights.

  5. Hunting - Self explanatory.

 

Why Do You Want A Handgun?

Here are the main reasons people want handguns and the gun types/charcteristics commonly assoicated with the reason.

  Derringer Pocket Gun Semi-Automatic Pistol Revolver Caliber Size Barrel Length Capacity
       Sub-Compact Compact Standard Target Sm. Med. Lrg. Target Sm. Med. Lrg. Sm. Med. Lrg Sm. Med. Lrg.
REASONS FOR HANDGUNS                                      
Home Defense (Keep at home)       x x x   x x x   x x   x x   x x
Self Defense (Keep in car)   x x x x     x x     x x x x     x x
Concealed Carry (Carry in pocket) x x x       x         x x x     x x  
Concealed Carry (Carry on waist/other)     x x x   x x x     x x x x     x x
Target Practice/Shooting Competition           x       x x x     x x x x x
Hunting           x       x   x x     x   x x

Note - Items marked with an "x" reflect characteristics of handguns associated with the selcted category.
 
 

THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN BUYING A HANDGUN

  

  • Why Do I Need To Buy A Gun?

  • Are You Old Enough To Own A Handgun?

  • Is It Legal For You To Own A Handgun?

  • Are You Emotionally Stable Enough To Own A Handgun?

  • Does It Matter If You Are Left Handed Or Right Handed?

  • Will Arthritis Or Disability Effect Your Decision To Buy A Gun?

  • Do You Have Children In The House?

  • Do You Have To Worry About Over-Penetration?

  • Do You Live In A House, Condo Or Apartment?

  • Do You Need Good Eyesight For Owning A Gun?

  1. Picking The Right Handgun For Your Hand Size?

  2. How Much Do You Want To Spend On A Handgun?

  3. How Much Training Will You Do With Your Handgun?

  4. How Big Of A Handgun Should You Buy?

  5. Does Age Matter When Buying A Gun?

  6. Buying A Handgun & Finger Strength?

  7. Male Or Female? Does It Matter When Buying A Gun?

  8. Should You Buy A New Or Used Handgun?

  9. Should You Buy A Revolver Or Pistol?

  10. Buying A Handgun & Your Level Of Experience?

  11. Will Household Members Shoot Your Handgun Too?

  12. What Is The Best Handgun For Home Defense?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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