Still can't decide on type of gun for HD-Rifle, handguns, or Shotguns?

[CMichael]

I know this topic has been beat to death but I'm still torn.

I have an AR 15, handguns, and shotguns.

Let's say I hear an intruder which gun do I use?

Handguns are easier to handle corners.

However, the AR has much more power.

I guess if the SHTF I want my AR. The shotguns are pumps and though more powerful are harder to get follow up shots.

I recently heard on Personal Defense that police stats show that police only hit the target 17% to 22% when they use their handgun on the job. Therefore, I want to make sure I have enough ammo capacity.

What concerns me is if the intruder is unarmed, a handgun should be sufficent.

However, what if the intruder is armed? Am I better off with a more powerfull gun, such as the AR or shotgun? Am I better off with a handgun which is easier to maneuver?

Opinions please?

 

[jmr40]

It is all about the range. While all 3 would also be in my collection, the handgun will most likely be the I'd reach for 1st inside the home. At indoor ranges any long gun could be a handicap, especially if you are caught off guard.

If I have lots of advance warning and could be in a bedroom waiting and prepared for an intruder an AR carbine or shotgun could come into play. I'd prefer the AR over the shotgun.

 

[CMichael]

You lost me.

Indoor ranges?

 

[MOshooter65202]

All three weapons you have listed will do the job,and all three will have their pros and cons....Close quarters probably a shotgun or a handgun,or a better choice the shotgun and handgun.

 

[Bamashooter]

Shotgun, handgun, AR. In that order. For me at least.

 

[S_Constitutionist]

An AR with light weight (55-64gr) non barrier blind projectiles will penetrate fewer intermediate walls than a handgun/00 buck. It is also more effective than a handgun.


Its between the AR and shotgun for me. But, I dont have anyone else in the home besides my wife and I. We would stay in the bedroom and wait for the police to get there. If I had a child that I had to retrieve, I'd take a pistol with me.