best "nightstand gun" caliber

[dougiemac]

Unfortunately I once had to use a .40 indoors (long story) and I didn't even hear it go off. I knew after the whole threat was neutralized that it had happened, but not during. But, yeah, I see your point.

How long did your ears ring?

 

[Axios!]

M&P45 mid w/ Surefire X300, two extra mags.

 

[strider12]

How long did your ears ring?

Hurt for 3 days, rang for over a week.

 

[gaprider0]

Colt officers modl 1911 condition one .

 

[roryred]

Baretta 92FS, my EDC and what I am most comfortable/familiar with, 15+1.

I have a short list of choices, Ruger LC9 is option 2 nearby.

 

[tv_racin_fan]

There is no BEST nightstand gun caliber. As someone else pointed out the best caliber is the caliber of the gun YOU have on your nightstand.

Personally I have a 357 magnum handy a shotgun not far off and a 9mm close. Sometimes the 9mm swaps places with the 357.

 

[DMGun]

I vote for 12 gauge... Nice compact 12 gauge...

 

[2005Redfire6]

Its usually my G27 or G21, depends which one I am carrying that day.

 

[Mossy Broke]

I got a Smith 500. Nothing says "get the F*@& out of my house" at 3 in the morning like a 325 grain hollow point to the chest. I also have my g27 for backup(like you need it after the 500)

If they are anywhere near the door, I do believe that round would actually escort them out, Then down the steps and into the yard. All before the ground was touched.

At the moment I have a PX4 with enough rounds through it without fail that I am confident it has my back. Confidence in the weapon is how i rate and stage my HD weapons.

 

[DaveTheMinion]

Glock 27 for me, m&p 9c for my wife, 357 magnum as backup. If I need more than one mag on each during a home invasion, we gots a problem.