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My personal recommendation is, first, if you're going to buy a gun take the time to become proficient with it. Take a class on firearm safety, at a minimum. With this in mind, let's move on. I also recommend everyone carry a gun, but it isn't for everyone. IF you do carry a gun take the time to practice with it. Get instruction, and become proficient with it. If you do this then it is my recommendation that THIS gun should be your primary "defense" gun whether you're out in the public or in the home. It is the gun you're going to be most proficient with, which will come in handy once your fight or flight system explodes.
As a secondary "home defense" gun, I also like an AR15, over the shotgun and an AK. The AR15 fires a high velocity round, but it will tumble quickly or disintegrate upon impact with a wall or door, etc., with the right ammo, and it is an extremely high capacity. They're easy to learn how to shoot and maintain, and you can get a really good one for less than $600. The AK fires a somewhat more powerful round that may tend to over penetrate more so than an AR15 will, but the 300blk would be a good option, IMO.
For a HD shotgun I recommend a Remington 870 youth model 20ga pump shotgun. Super reliable, it is small, which will make it easier to manipulate in a house but it is still large enough for most everyone to be able to shoot safely and accurately. Recoil isn't nearly as much as with a 12ga, and it carries twice the impact of a .44 magnum. I don't recommend auto loading shotguns, bc they can be a handful once the FoF system kicks in (if you're not trained and skilled), they're generally more expensive, they tend not to be quite as reliable as a pump, and more difficult to maintain.
Revolvers are fine, but they are generally more difficult to shoot than semi-autos as it relates to recoil, and they are low capacity. They do jam, contrary to popular mythical opinion, but some people swear by them. Also, I am in the process of adjusting my uncle's J-frame .38 now b/c at 83, he can't quite pull the trigger b/c it is stiff. I say in the process b/c I really don't think he needs to have a gun at his age in his condition, but he is at least well trained.
WRT lights, lasers, RMRs, etc., I think it comes down to the individual. If you use a light then it is best to get some knowledge of how to properly use it. IF you think a light is going to give your position away, you don't know what you're talking about...best to stop now. Lasers and RMRs do tend to make shooting in low light somewhat easier, especially for those with challenged eye sight, but I'm not a fan of them, personally. A light can be extremely beneficial, whether it is hand held or WM, but again, learn how to use one effectively.
My EDC/PD/GP gun is my Glock 19 Gen 4 with the Surefire XC-1 WML, and it is the first gun I'm going to reach for no matter where I am. I have a number of other guns set up for secondary guns ranging from my second G19 to my AR15 to my Winchester .30/30, 870 12ga and 20ga pump shotguns to my old Colt Det. Special .38, and it all depends on the need at the time. I am familiar with all these guns, but none like I am with my Glock, so that is my primary GT/GP gun.
As a secondary "home defense" gun, I also like an AR15, over the shotgun and an AK. The AR15 fires a high velocity round, but it will tumble quickly or disintegrate upon impact with a wall or door, etc., with the right ammo, and it is an extremely high capacity. They're easy to learn how to shoot and maintain, and you can get a really good one for less than $600. The AK fires a somewhat more powerful round that may tend to over penetrate more so than an AR15 will, but the 300blk would be a good option, IMO.
For a HD shotgun I recommend a Remington 870 youth model 20ga pump shotgun. Super reliable, it is small, which will make it easier to manipulate in a house but it is still large enough for most everyone to be able to shoot safely and accurately. Recoil isn't nearly as much as with a 12ga, and it carries twice the impact of a .44 magnum. I don't recommend auto loading shotguns, bc they can be a handful once the FoF system kicks in (if you're not trained and skilled), they're generally more expensive, they tend not to be quite as reliable as a pump, and more difficult to maintain.
Revolvers are fine, but they are generally more difficult to shoot than semi-autos as it relates to recoil, and they are low capacity. They do jam, contrary to popular mythical opinion, but some people swear by them. Also, I am in the process of adjusting my uncle's J-frame .38 now b/c at 83, he can't quite pull the trigger b/c it is stiff. I say in the process b/c I really don't think he needs to have a gun at his age in his condition, but he is at least well trained.
WRT lights, lasers, RMRs, etc., I think it comes down to the individual. If you use a light then it is best to get some knowledge of how to properly use it. IF you think a light is going to give your position away, you don't know what you're talking about...best to stop now. Lasers and RMRs do tend to make shooting in low light somewhat easier, especially for those with challenged eye sight, but I'm not a fan of them, personally. A light can be extremely beneficial, whether it is hand held or WM, but again, learn how to use one effectively.
My EDC/PD/GP gun is my Glock 19 Gen 4 with the Surefire XC-1 WML, and it is the first gun I'm going to reach for no matter where I am. I have a number of other guns set up for secondary guns ranging from my second G19 to my AR15 to my Winchester .30/30, 870 12ga and 20ga pump shotguns to my old Colt Det. Special .38, and it all depends on the need at the time. I am familiar with all these guns, but none like I am with my Glock, so that is my primary GT/GP gun.
