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    Oklahoma Woman Shoots and Kills and Intruder

    I just saw this on Yahoo. http://gma.yahoo.com/okla-woman-shoots-kills-intruder-911-operators-okay-091106413.html
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    What does "trigger stack" mean?

    The title says it all, I'm looking for an explanation of what trigger stack is. I think it has something to do with how a trigger feels when pulled but I'm not sure.
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    What to look for and consider in a home defense shotgun?

    I have wanted to pick up a shotgun for home/self defense for some time but I need to do some more homework before I do so. I know my question has been asked a lot, but I am looking for more than makes and model numbers. Instead I'd like to know what different considerations there are when...
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    Which Has More Over Penetration .357 Magnum or .44 Special

    The subject says it all. Does one round tend to over penetrate more than the other in a home defense or self defense situation? I know it is a very general question because it depends on the specific round and barrel length combination for ballistics.
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    .38 Special Rat-Shot and Snake-Shot Recommendations

    What ammunition companies make .38 Special rat-shot and/or snake-shot rounds? Thanks
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    FNP-45 Tactical or Regular/USG?

    The subject says it all, which one would you get or which one do you have and why? Please don't tempt me and say get both because that just wouldn't be fair :(.
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    S&W 686 vs. Ruger GP100

    I'm looking at getting a 6-shot 4-inch 357 and I have narrowed it down to the two listed in the subject. There may not be a lot of people that have shot both but I'm looking for a comparison from those that have. I'm interested in reliability, recoil, double action and single action trigger pull...
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    Why is .45 ACP So Popular for Self Defense?

    As the subject says, why is .45 ACP so popular for self defense? I'm not concerned with the personal preference aspect of my question, I'm concerned with ballistics and stopping power (or whatever other measure of bullet performance people choose to look at). Depending on the manufacturer of...
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    Help Choosing a Home Defense Handgun

    Currently my only handgun is a 340 M&P that I carry and use for home defense. I am looking to get something else exclusively for home defense that has a larger frame for better handling. One of the most important considerations is the weight of the double action trigger pull. My wife has a lot...
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