MA 9MM/45 home defense pistol suggestions

[Philly3458]

Looking to buy a for home defense pistol with the following criteria:

Free state trigger (I wish)
No safety
Mid-size pistol allows 3 finger grip
Doesn't require having a gun smith do any work
Track record of reliability
Barrel 3.5 - 4 inches
Price not an issue

Love to hear what you think.

Thanks




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[redram]

Love my M&P9, But did add the Apex Tactical MPS-DCAEK Duty/Carry Action Kit did it my self not hard 1/2 hour.

 

[Rotaryrocket]

Aside from safety ruger sr9c or sr40c. Love mine.

 

[MaxStravinsky]

S&W 3913, tactical will come with a rail so you could put a light on it. Ignore the safety.

 

[gus310]

sr9c, mine has a safety, i never use it, its never an issue.

 

[Win]

Sig 239, 229, or 220.

 

[Coyote33]

Ruger P95 for Sale - Buy Ruger P95 Online

Get the P-95 DC (De-Cocker).

 

[MX338]

My vote is for a browning hi power. Has a safety but awesome gun and is large capacity.

 

[Hush]

Something with a rail, so you can add an x300 or TLR.

 

[Coyote33]

For .45's, how about a Sig 220, Ruger P-90, or:

So, after all this, what we have is a well-made 1911A1 that follows the original WWII design with the few added improvement that enhance function. A work horse, if you will, with no frills.

 

[slap shot]

What about a nice 357 magnum? Nom nom nom.

 

[soloman02]

As said above browning hi-power or a Beretta 92 since there are standard capacity (15 rounds) pre-ban mags available.

For a home defense gun you want as many rounds as possible available (in case of multiple attackers) and 15 in the mag is better than ten. For a home defense pistol you can afford to buy a full size pistol (such as the Beretta 92) simply because you don't need to worry about concealment. The extra weight and barrel length (which means longer sight radius) will also be helpful in absorbing recoil and maintaining accuracy.

So my recommendation is to select a handgun where pre-ban standard capacity mags are available. I believe the new Beretta 92's (as well as the Taurus one) accept the older mags so you won't have to buy used if you don't want to.

If you can get your hands on a Glock, you can find pre-ban mags.

The Ruger p-series also has 15 round (9mm) preban mags available.

 

[Queen Bee]

Glock 21 is my HD gun. 13 rounds, or 15 if you have +2 baseplate on your preban mag

Or 30 rounds if you buy a Kriss Super V mag extender for your preban glock 21 mag.

Saw this in the classifieds
http://www.northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/wts-wtt-handguns/219226-g21-gen-4-mass.html

 

[ochmude]

As said above browning hi-power or a Beretta 92 since there are standard capacity (15 rounds) pre-ban mags available.

For a home defense gun you want as many rounds as possible available (in case of multiple attackers) and 15 in the mag is better than ten. For a home defense pistol you can afford to buy a full size pistol (such as the Beretta 92) simply because you don't need to worry about concealment. The extra weight and barrel length (which means longer sight radius) will also be helpful in absorbing recoil and maintaining accuracy.

So my recommendation is to select a handgun where pre-ban standard capacity mags are available. I believe the new Beretta 92's (as well as the Taurus one) accept the older mags so you won't have to buy used if you don't want to.

If you can get your hands on a Glock, you can find pre-ban mags.

I have a 92FS in my nightstand for when things go bump at night.

 

[Philly3458]

Thanks great suggestions. Settled on the H&K P30 9MM

 

[whacko]

Question.....you state 9mm or 45.......why the big swing in caliber size?

Also you never stated semi or revolver.......if 9mm and 45 are all you would consider then guess a revolver is not on your list.......but for home defense you can't beat a s and w 686+ ....357 mag but can load 38+p for in the home and Holds 7 rounds so same cap as a 1911 and is as reliable as you can get.

 

[agile_1]

For HD I would go with a full size pistol with a 5" barrel.

Chambered in .45.

 

[Enzo]

Wow, did no one recommend a glock?

 

[Wadcutter]

Glock

 

[ochmude]

Wow, did no one recommend a glock?

Two people did.

If you can get your hands on a Glock, you can find pre-ban mags.

Glock 21 is my HD gun. 13 rounds, or 15 if you have +2 baseplate on your preban mag

Or 30 rounds if you buy a Kriss Super V mag extender for your preban glock 21 mag.

Saw this in the classifieds
http://www.northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/wts-wtt-handguns/219226-g21-gen-4-mass.html

 

[Hush]

When people offer suggestions, do they read the op parameters, or is this just a shout out to your favorite gun thread? No safety shortens the list considerably, as the original request pretty much describes a glock or m&p to a "t".

 

[squatch413]

Sig 239, 229, or 220.

This. Those are my choices as well. Throw in a 226 for good measure.

 

[StevieP]

M&P9C with Apex DCAEK+RAM meets the definition, minus the "no gunsmithing" requirement.

 

[RealQuick]

Glock G30SF -> 45acp 10+1

 

[ChevyGuy91]

Garand.

 

[Fattman]

Looking to buy a for home defense pistol with the following criteria:

Free state trigger (I wish)
No safety
Mid-size pistol allows 3 finger grip
Doesn't require having a gun smith do any work
Track record of reliability
Barrel 3.5 - 4 inches
Price not an issue

Love to hear what you think.

Thanks




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SR9C, with pinky extension on mags, with drop in ghost trigger that gets pull down to 3.5 lbs..

 

[DemonChronicles]

M&P .45c, add the Apex trigger stuff. It can be hard to find, but they're out there.

I have the .40c (as well as 9mm + .357 Sig capability) and love it with the Apex stuff. But I'd be lying if I said I didn't settle on the .40c because a .45c was impossible to find at the time.

 

[ColdDayInHell]

G21

 

[RealQuick]

When people offer suggestions, do they read the op parameters, or is this just a shout out to your favorite gun thread?

"I love Lamp!"

 

[Philly3458]

I like revolvers and on my wife's side of the bed resides a Ruger gp100 3 inch loaded with 38+P.

I prefer a pistol.