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20 Home Defense Handguns To Protect You And Your Family

Personal Defense World by Personal Defense World
July 14, 2022
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handgun, handguns, home defense handgun, home defense handguns, home defense pistol, home defense pistols, Kimber Eclipse Target II

Cartridge/Action: .45 ACP/Semi-Auto
Weight: 38.00 ounces
Length: 8.70 inches
Capacity: 8

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handgun, handguns, home defense handgun, home defense handguns, home defense pistol, home defense pistols, Bravo BCM RECCE-11 KMR-A Pistol
Cartridge/Action: 5.56mm/Semi-Auto
Weight: 81.60 ounces
Length: 27.00 inches
Capacity: 30
handgun, handguns, home defense handgun, home defense handguns, home defense pistol, home defense pistols, Bushmaster XM-15 Patrolman’s AR Pistol 7”
Cartridge/Action: 5.56mm/Semi-Auto
Weight: 83.20 ounces
Length: 23.00 inches
Capacity: 30
handgun, handguns, home defense handgun, home defense handguns, home defense pistol, home defense pistols, Chiappa Rhino 50DS
Cartridge/Action: 9mm/.40 S&W/.357 Mag./Rev.
Weight: 31.30 ounces
Length: 9.50 inches
Capacity: 6

handgun, handguns, home defense handgun, home defense handguns, home defense pistol, home defense pistols, CZ 75 Tactical Sport
Cartridge/Action: 9mm/.40 S&W/Semi-Auto
Weight: 45.28 ounces
Length: 8.86 inches
Capacity: 20/16
handgun, handguns, home defense handgun, home defense handguns, home defense pistol, home defense pistols, Glock 41 Gen4
Cartridge/Action: .45 ACP/Semi-Auto
Weight: 27.00 ounces
Length: 8.90 inches
Capacity: 13
handgun, handguns, home defense handgun, home defense handguns, home defense pistol, home defense pistols, HK45 Tactical
Cartridge/Action: .45 ACP/Semi-Auto
Weight: 31.50 ounces
Length: 8.83 inches
Capacity: 10

handgun, handguns, home defense handgun, home defense handguns, home defense pistol, home defense pistols, IWI Uzi Pro
Cartridge/Action: 9mm/Semi-Auto
Weight: 58.56 ounces
Length: 9.50 inches
Capacity: 32
handgun, handguns, home defense handgun, home defense handguns, home defense pistol, home defense pistols, Kimber Eclipse Target II
Cartridge/Action: .45 ACP/Semi-Auto
Weight: 38.00 ounces
Length: 8.70 inches
Capacity: 8
handgun, handguns, home defense handgun, home defense handguns, home defense pistol, home defense pistols, KRISS Vector Gen II SDP
Cartridge/Action: 9mm/.45 ACP/Semi-Auto
Weight: 124.8 ounces
Length: 16.00 inches
Capacity: 33

handgun, handguns, home defense handgun, home defense handguns, home defense pistol, home defense pistols, LWRC IC-PSD Pistol
Cartridge/Action: 5.56mm/Semi-Auto
Weight: 94.40 ounces
Length: 21.25 inches
Capacity: 30
handgun, handguns, home defense handgun, home defense handguns, home defense pistol, home defense pistols, MAC 1911 Classic
Cartridge/Action: .45 ACP/Semi-Auto
Weight: 40.56 ounces
Length: 8.88 inches
Capacity: 8
handgun, handguns, home defense handgun, home defense handguns, home defense pistol, home defense pistols, Magnum Research Desert Eagle Mk XIX
Cartridge/Action: .357 Mag./.44 Mag /.50 AE/Semi-Auto
Weight: 68.6-73.9 ounces
Length: 10.75 inches
Capacity: 9/8/7

handgun, handguns, home defense handgun, home defense handguns, home defense pistol, home defense pistols, Nighthawk Enforcer
Cartridge/Action: 9mm/10mm/.45ACP/Semi-Auto
Weight: 38.6 ounces
Length: 8.60 inches
Capacity: 8
handgun, handguns, home defense handgun, home defense handguns, home defense pistol, home defense pistols, Ruger GP100 4.2”
Cartridge/Action: .357 Mag./Rev.
Weight: 40.00 ounces
Length: 9.50 inches
Capacity: 6
handgun, handguns, home defense handgun, home defense handguns, home defense pistol, home defense pistols, Sig Sauer P516 Pistol
Cartridge/Action: 5.56mm/Semi-Auto
Weight: 137.6 ounces
Length: 30.20 inches
Capacity: 10

handgun, handguns, home defense handgun, home defense handguns, home defense pistol, home defense pistols, Springfield 1911 Loaded
Cartridge/Action: .45 ACP/Semi-Auto
Weight: 43.00 ounces
Length: 8.60 inches
Capacity: 7
S&W Model 625, home defense handgun, home defense handguns
Cartridge/Action: .45 ACP/Rev.
Weight: 42.00 ounces
Length: 10.50 inches
Capacity: 6
handgun, handguns, home defense handgun, home defense handguns, home defense pistol, home defense pistols, Taurus 513 Raging Judge 6-1/2”
Cartridge/Action: .410 Mag/.45 Colt/.454 Casull/Rev.
Weight: 73.00 ounces
Length: 14.10 inches
Capacity: 6

handgun, handguns, home defense handgun, home defense handguns, home defense pistol, home defense pistols, Wilson Combat CQB
Cartridge/Action: 38Super/9mm/.40/.45ACP/10mm
Weight: Weight: 36.60 ounces
Length: 8.70 inches
Capacity: 8
handgun, handguns, home defense handgun, home defense handguns, home defense pistol, home defense pistols, Windham Weaponry RP9SFS-7-300 Pistol
Cartridge/Action: 300 BLK/Semi-Auto
Weight: 77.60 ounces
Length: 24.75 inches
Capacity: 30

Home defense handguns could technically encompass any semi-auto or revolver in previous categories we’ve discussed, but those dedicated specifically for home defense use are less likely to be carried outside of the home, except for target practice, shooting competitions and hunting, as most are of a size and design that would exclude practical concealed-carry use. Nearly all of the handguns in this category are intended for open carry in either a dedicated belt rig or bandolier-style shoulder holster.

RELATED STORY: Always On Guard – The Post-Shootout Threat Scan

Home defense handguns also includes a unique category of firearms that are built on rifle platforms like the AR-15, and while they are in fact handguns, their general purpose is to provide close-quarters battle (CQB) defensive firepower combined with the same optics and tactical accessories used on rifles.

RELATED STORY: 5 Tips To Maximize Your Concealed Carry Skills & Mindset

The home defense handguns category also opens the door to larger sized multi-purpose revolvers like the Taurus Judge and S&W Governor chambered for a variety of calibers from .45 Long Colt, .454 Casull and .45 ACP to 2½-inch and 3-inch .410 shotgun shells. The largest Judge models can chamber hard-hitting 3-inch magnum 000 buckshot, making these hefty, long-barreled revolvers practical for use both as a trail gun during hunting season as well as a home defense firearm. They can also be outfitted with laser grips or combination flashlight/laser sighting devices.

RELATED STORY: Eyes On Target – Ensuring The Next “Home Invasion” Won’t End In Tragedy

Among large-frame semi-autos in this category are handguns that also have a duality of purpose, both for home defense and for shooting competitions like the Bianchi Cup, USPSA (United States Practical Shooting Association), and IPSC (International Practical Shooting Confederation) competitions, as well as target shooting at the local range. The average overall length of handguns in the home defense category varies from 8.70 inches to 10.5 inches, while most rifle-based semi-auto platforms are chambered in .223 (5.56mm) or 9mm with overall lengths of 20 inches or greater.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Bravo Company
http://shop.bravocompanymfg.com

Bushmaster
http://www.bushmaster.com

Chiappa
http://www.chiappafirearms.com

CZ-USA
http://www.cz-usa.com

Glock
https://us.glock.com

Heckler & Koch
http://www.hk-usa.com

IWI
https://www.iwi.us

Kimber
http://www.kimberamerica.com

MAC
https://macpistols.eagleimportsinc.com

Magnum Research
http://www.magnumresearch.com

Nighthawk
http://www.nighthawkcustom.com

Ruger
http://www.ruger.com

Sig Sauer
http://www.sigsauer.com

Springfield Armory
http://www.springfield-armory.com

Smith & Wesson
http://www.smith-wesson.com

Taurus
http://www.taurususa.com

Wilson Combat
http://www.wilsoncombat.com

Windham Weaponry
http://www.windhamweaponry.com

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