Best 45 ACP in MA for home defense

[Philly3458]

Looking to buy a 45 dedicated to home defense. Let me have your top picks.


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[ntomsw]

A 1911, XDs 45, Glock 21, SR45, etc.

Or an AR15 or a shotgun.

 

[73BLow]

I'm trying to decide between the G21 & G30

 

[TonyDedo]

Assuming "in MA" means MA compliant, I'd say an M&P45 with a trigger job. GLOCK 21 and Springfield XDm 45 are even better (no trigger job required), but harder to find.

1911 (S&W, River, Sig) with an extended mag would be my second choice, but you've got to work to become proficient with that safety .

Sig P220 with am extended mag is a decent choice, but I'm not a fan of the DA trigger pull.

 

[FPrice]

I'm trying to decide between the G21 & G30

Both are good choices, depends upon which one fits your hand better.

 

[jasons]

Looking to buy a 45 dedicated to home defense. Let me have your top picks.


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Thompson.

 

[Greek]

Glock 30S has become my home defense gun

 

[fencer]

My Sig 220 is accurate and reliable. Can't go wrong with the Glocks.

 

[ColdDayInHell]

XDm, G21SF. Could just get a 30s or whatever because they take the happy sticks too.

And Buffalo Bore 185gr +P, will absolutely bury your target

 

[MAGG]

i think any .45 the goes boom when you pull the trigger will be fine.

 

[jmh992003]

Fnx45

 

[Enzo]

One of my HD handguns is the S&W 45c. I carry it with the 8 round mag and for HD use the 10 round mag with the xgrip extension. Like someone commented, had to get the trigger done to make it exceptional.

 

[rocket500]

I go with the S&W 1911 TA. Night sights, rail (although the light is on my AR).

 

[Queen Bee]

I'm trying to decide between the G21 & G30

Glock 21 is just a sweet shooting .45 ,

I own both and find im better with the 21.

 

[Dip Dungles]

Have the same dilemma here. Mainly looking for pre ban capacity, but I keep ended up at a Glock 21, M&P full size or 1911. The 21 keeps winning me over though.

 

[Queen Bee]

well the nice thing about the 30 is that you don't have to worry about pre ban mags because its already standard 10 rd mags.. and its more concealable than the 21..

 

[W.E.C]

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[MSteele]

I have had a few 1911's and the one 45acp I still have and love for HD and training is my M&P 45 with Apex DCAK, Trijicon HD's, KKM Barrel, full stipple, undercuts and x300. It hasn't ever failed me except for some mag spring issues which S&W CS always took care of. I can feed it anything and it's always been accurate and consistent. A lot of options out there and it's what ever feels good and is reliable.

 

[TonyDedo]

The GLOCK 21 is one of the few options which will have high cap mags available.

 

[chinalfr]

Kriss Vector. Use glock mag.

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[scottmac019]

S&W Governor. Best Home Defense Firearm in my opinion. .45 ACP, .410 and .45 LC....Very versatile and c'mon a shotgun in your hand!!!!

 

[TheKingNothing]

All of those suggestions are amazing. Shotguns are great, each of the pistols are great. Id also reccomend checking out a hipoint carbine. I picked one up and am an instant fanboy of the 4595. Short, light, sure its ugly but is rediculously functional and not to mention VERY VERY Affordable.

 

[Palladin]

A G30 is my house gun

 

[Rugerfan]

Sig 220. No extra stuff on it. If it is loaded, one in chamber and you pull the trigger, it goes bang. In the middle of the night, simple is better.

 

[J.A.C]

anyone ever shoot a Ruger P90?

 

[ivarr]

sig 220

 

[snowballs]

G30 and a remington marine magnum 12 guage.

 

[Philly3458]

No mention of Sig p227?


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[TonyDedo]

No mention of Sig p227?


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I've heard good things, and it resolves the capacity challenges of the 220, but it's not MA compliant yet, so I don't think a lot of people in MA have gotten their hands on one yet.

 

[TonyDedo]

S&W Governor. Best Home Defense Firearm in my opinion. .45 ACP, .410 and .45 LC....Very versatile and c'mon a shotgun in your hand!!!!

Who would use .410 or 45LC as a home defense round? The Governor is just a gimmick, an awkward, expensive .45ACP revolver. I see no benefit for home defense over a .357 revolver.