Buzznrose
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My perfect bedside gun has three criteria:
1. Begins with “Gl”
2. Ends with “ck”
3. Holds 13 or more rounds of “somebody picked the wrong house…”
Opinions on the perfect nightstand handgun.
- Thread starter Show Me
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My perfect bedside gun has three criteria:
1. Begins with “Gl”
2. Ends with “ck”
3. Holds 13 or more rounds of “somebody picked the wrong house…”
Buzznrose
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Seriously though, LOTS of great choices out there…doesn’t need to be fancy, just reliable and shootable to whomever may need to use it to defend the home.
Currently, and for the past several months, it's been a Sig P226 with an integral light attached to the rail. I have a .40 S&W upper for it as well, but generally stay with the original 9mm tube. My loads are Speer GD's of the ~125 gr persuasion.
In our "last resort" room is a 12 ga. with 5 rounds of 00 buck and a M-4 length AR; as we live on a relatively isolated farm, better than 1/4 mile from our nearest neighbor...The retreat room is over the garage, in my wife's sewing emporium...one way in, and one way out and with good cellular coverage for police calls.
We don't investigate 'bump in the night' sounds, but do make a call if headlights appear in the long drive in from the road (2x in 35 yrs). We're both in our late 70's, and the local sheriff's and county LEO's have all shot on my pasture range....we'd get a jiffy response if we called, but it'd take 15 to 20 minutes to get here. On the first floor is my German Short-hair who's raison d'eter is announcing all arivals.
Best regards, and keep your powder dry....Rod
In our "last resort" room is a 12 ga. with 5 rounds of 00 buck and a M-4 length AR; as we live on a relatively isolated farm, better than 1/4 mile from our nearest neighbor...The retreat room is over the garage, in my wife's sewing emporium...one way in, and one way out and with good cellular coverage for police calls.
We don't investigate 'bump in the night' sounds, but do make a call if headlights appear in the long drive in from the road (2x in 35 yrs). We're both in our late 70's, and the local sheriff's and county LEO's have all shot on my pasture range....we'd get a jiffy response if we called, but it'd take 15 to 20 minutes to get here. On the first floor is my German Short-hair who's raison d'eter is announcing all arivals.
Best regards, and keep your powder dry....Rod
dieselchief
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after firing a firearm at low light (blinded by the flash), in a closed space (ear blast), and dealing with recoil in a not so perfect stance one might rethink his/her response. just saying...
Space Ghost
Member
I keep this on my nightstand.
If some pesky animal needs to be dispatched in the middle of the night... no need to wake everybody up doing it.
Then again, I also have this leaning up against my nightstand.
Not a hand gun... but much better at dealing with the other kinds of pesky "animals"...
If some pesky animal needs to be dispatched in the middle of the night... no need to wake everybody up doing it.
Then again, I also have this leaning up against my nightstand.
Not a hand gun... but much better at dealing with the other kinds of pesky "animals"...
Riomouse911
Member
My CZ 75 SP-01 with 18 Federal 147 gr HST rounds on board sits on mine.
Stay safe.
Stay safe.
hemiram
Member
Mine is a SAR CM9 G2, which is a clone of a Tanfoglio Witness Poly, and kind of a CZ P07 cousin. I have center mass laser on it, and since it was only $250 shipped, I wouldn't be suicidal if I lost it somehow. Totally reliable, one of the (IMHO) all time great grips, and almost impossible to miss with the laser, it's a great setup.
toivo
Member
What I have now is a SIG P320 Carry in a Wilson Combat frame, with a Crimson Trace CRM-207 light/laser. In the closet I have a Mossberg SA-20 Tactical shotgun with a Streamlight TLR-1 light. I have done some low-light practice with the SIG, but I need to do the same with the Mossberg.
crestoncowboy
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No way I'd keep my 10mms for a nightstand gun. Thats a lot of flash and noise. My 10s 357s and 44s and such are loud outside. No way I'd want to use them inside
I have a vaultec beside my bed. Has a remote button I can hit and forego the passcode. Awesome safes. Has a 2 week or so battery life when I go on vacation. I leave it plugged in at home. Has an app if you want but you don't have to have it. It logs failed attempts to open it. Gives you date and time. Also can be opened with your cell. Highly recommended. Had it for years.
But to the point of the thread, In it I have a Glock 22 (.40) with a tlr. Any number of guns would suit me fine. My sig 320 or most any gun with a consistent trigger. I have collected many da/sa guns. Beretta 96, usp,226, p97,410 smith.....I don't think they are as good for a nightstand. Two pulls.
And I saw troopers and wildlife guys struggle. A guy I shoot with trained both and would tell you the same. (and was a retired wildlife guy himself, huge 229/226 fan, son is a Trooper). Our trooper carried the Beretta for 20 years and now a 229. Wildlife is 229. I won't part with mine. But my opinion has changed over the years.
powwowell
Member
Glock 48 with Shield Arms Gen 3, 15 magazine. I like and trust this pistol.
CraigC
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For me, the nightstand gun is decidedly NOT the EDC piece and not used for any other purpose, so there's never a reason for it not to be there. It's a full size auto with a light attached, preferably with night sights or a red dot. Right now it's a 1911 rail gun with night sights, a Streamlight and 10rd Wilson mags.
JFrame
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That piece and load are my go-to for the nightstand also, with several moonclips of .45 ACP jhp as reloads.
Backup recently has been my S&W 60 Pro loaded with +P .38 hollow points -- mainly because it's currently my only piece with a CT laser sight.
JTHunter
Member
Show Me - the one advantage of a revolver over a semi is that you don't have to rack it first, possibly delaying you or giving yourself away by the sound. Granted, you won't have as many shots but if you're awakened in the middle of the night, your muscles and co-ordination won't be in full play. The fewer things you have to do or think about lets you "get moving" faster.
I keep a 5-shot SP-101 in .38 Special beside the bed BUT I have a 12 ga. SxS, my .357 revolver, and a rifle on a gunrack on the other side of the bed.
Just saying - - .
I keep a 5-shot SP-101 in .38 Special beside the bed BUT I have a 12 ga. SxS, my .357 revolver, and a rifle on a gunrack on the other side of the bed.
Just saying - - .
crestoncowboy
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Show Me - the one advantage of a revolver over a semi is that you don't have to rack it first, possibly delaying you or giving yourself away by the sound. Granted, you won't have as many shots but if you're awakened in the middle of the night, your muscles and co-ordination won't be in full play. The fewer things you have to do or think about lets you "get moving" faster.
I keep a 5-shot SP-101 in .38 Special beside the bed BUT I have a 12 ga. SxS, my .357 revolver, and a rifle on a gunrack on the other side of the bed.
Just saying - - .
If your keeping a fully loaded revolver that all you have to do is pull the trigger....why would the semi auto not already be chambered so all you have to do is pull the trigger?
I'm missing it?
Sour Kraut
Member
Same here with a mounted Streamlight TLR.
Yamifrk
Member
I have the same gun…sorta CZ 75 sp-01 shadow target 2 with 20 rounds of 124 grain gold dots. It’s on the dresser but I’m sure I will grab the gun I carry everyday. Sig p226 357 sig with 125 grain gold dots. But I’m just as comfortable with either one.
Riomouse911
Member
Excellent choices, both!
(Let’s all hope we all never have to find out how our nightstand picks perform.
)Stay safe.
Sour Kraut
Member
Mine is the SP01 Tactical with decocker. 29 rounds.
