If you are looking for a good budget handgun, take a look at the Ruger P95. You should be able to find a new one under $300 and a used one for under $200. Make sure if you buy a used one, you check it out well.
Ruger SP101 Review
June 10, 2014 By
Ruger SP101 Review in .357 Magnum Introduction: Semi-autos seem to be preferred by many shooters, and are standard for law enforcement and military almost worldwide. However, there is still a market for revolvers, or old -school wheel guns as some call them. Simplicity of operation, and reliability are very attractive features.
Ruger SR9 Review
May 15, 2014 By
We found a great Ruger SR9 review. This is a really functional, nice looking pistol at a great price. I like it for a home defense gun because it packs enough of a punch with 17 rounds, yet will fit well into the hand of a smaller woman.
The Best Handgun
May 7, 2014 By
We found a great video that takes on the question of what is the best handgun. Drum roll please….it is the S&W Model 686 Plus Revolver.
Thureon Carbines
May 5, 2014 By
By Home Defense Gun Staffer Bob Thureon Carbines At one time or another every gun buyer considers the pistol caliber carbine. A rifle is easier to shoot, probably offers a little bump in muzzle energy with the longer barrel and should give a noticeable increase in accuracy.
Can We Really Trust the Mossberg Maverick 88 for Home Defense?
March 1, 2014 By
The Mossberg Maverick 88 is a shotgun you will find for under $200. People will question that a gun so cheap will do the job for home defense.
The Vector Carbine
February 21, 2014 By
By Home Defense Gun Staffer Bob The Vector Carbine The pistol caliber carbine is always a good choice when it comes to home defense. Carbines pack enough punch to be useful while still being low in recoil and oftentimes offering increased accuracy over their handgun counterparts. This year at the SHOT Show I had the […]
The Franchi 48 AL Shotgun
February 17, 2014 By
If you are looking for a sweet home defense weapon, the Franchi 48 AL Shotgun just may be the perfect one for you! Although this innovative shotgun was introduced over 50 years ago, it was among the first semi-automatic shotguns to incorporate a lightweight aluminum receiver. Thus, with a unloaded weight of 5.4 to 5.7 […]
Is the Backpack Cannon the Answer?
February 1, 2014 By
If you want to take out a rapid bear or a hopped up home invader, the new Smith and Wesson Backpack Cannon might be the handgun for you. This is one big pistol that shoots one big round. The official name of the revolver is the Performance Center Model .460.
Kimber Pistols
December 30, 2013 By
If you are new to firearms, you might not be familiar with Kimber pistols. Some people love them and others say they are way over priced. Kimber was started in the 1970s in Oregon by Australian Jack Wayne. After starting out with rifles and some money problems, the company was acquired and moved to New […]
Makarov 9×18: A Gun for Beginners and Experts
December 4, 2013 By
By Home Defense Staffer Cindy I am a new fan of the Makarov 9×18 mm pistol. I was introduced to the Makarov 9 x 18 mm by my husband. It is his weapon of choice. He used this as his backup service weapon while working as a law enforcement officer. I was prepared not to […]
The 38 Special for Home Defense
December 1, 2013 By
We had a reader ask about the 38 Special for home defense. There are tons of 38s out on the market and in households in the US. While it might not be the choice to hold off the hoards, it is a nice carry weapon that you won’t have a problem wearing or putting in […]
The Browning Hi Power for Home Defense
November 30, 2013 By
Sometimes the oldies really are goodies. An excellent choice is the Browning Hi Power for home defense. I was introduced to it back in the SF Weapons Sergeant course as a weapon that is used worldwide. If you want a gun that feels like it was made for your hands, this might be the one […]
