Pretty sure my choices are borrow down to: G17...... buy it this weekend Then P226 legion SAO RX..... on layaway for next month.
Nailed it!!!! LOL good one
May 24, 2018, 09:15 AM
bubbatime
Well if you like to have the edge, your bedside gun should be a long gun. Backed up by a high capacity pistol. Both with mounted weapon lights.
The weapon doesnt matter, as long as you are familiar with them and good with them.
For me, I like an AR15 and a 17 shot 9MM. Sometimes a Benelli M2 Tactical and a 17 shot 9MM.
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May 24, 2018, 03:45 PM
DSgrouse
I have a USP 9mm Tac as my bedside gun
May 24, 2018, 09:59 PM
retpd
I voted H&K USP as that is what I am currently using as mine.....
May 25, 2018, 02:26 AM
KMitch200
quote:
Pretty sure my choices are borrow down toG17Or P226 legion SAO RX
Which one would you rather have locked up in an evidence locker/room for the next two years or more if you use it?
ETA: IMO the "no safety" is negated by using a proper holster. If I'm awake enough to unholster the gun, I'm awake enough to hold it without my finger on the trigger.
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May 25, 2018, 05:39 AM
DSgrouse
quote:
Originally posted by retpd: I voted H&K USP as that is what I am currently using as mine.....
That is what I am currently using. Though mine has the light laser combo, Jet funnel, and 17 round mags
May 25, 2018, 07:16 AM
Amurr
quote:
Originally posted by KMitch200:
quote:
Pretty sure my choices are borrow down toG17Or P226 legion SAO RX
Which one would you rather have locked up in an evidence locker/room for the next two years or more if you use it?
ETA: IMO the "no safety" is negated by using a proper holster. If I'm awake enough to unholster the gun, I'm awake enough to hold it without my finger on the trigger.
Honestly I can’t stand the silly “evidence room” argument.
1) I have made it 36 years on earth with out shooting anyone yet 2) heaven forbid I have a home invasion and need to shoot someone the last thing on my mind will be dang, I should have bought a $500 cheaper gun.....
It’s just silly.
May 25, 2018, 07:17 AM
Amurr
quote:
Originally posted by retpd: I voted H&K USP as that is what I am currently using as mine.....
The USP really is such a beastly looking hand gun!!!
May 25, 2018, 08:50 AM
HayesGreener
Go with what you carry. Practice with the light on the gun. Familiarity is your friend under stress in the dark
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May 25, 2018, 04:18 PM
R K9 J
Guess I am rather "old school" for my beside handgun. I have a S&W M625 "Model of 1988" with CT grips. While my semi-autos are reliable (or I would not have them) I like the 45acp wheel gun with three extra full moon clips.
May 25, 2018, 04:37 PM
njauto
G17 Gen 5 with some type of Surefire light would be my choice.
May 25, 2018, 04:57 PM
Amurr
Well, as appealing as the Sig p226 SAO feels, I have decided on the rational decesion.
Probably going to get a gen 5 G17 or maybe a 19x. Nights sights, weapon light and done. I shoot mainly a walther PPS and G19 as it is and there is no reason to mix in other non familiar manual of arms at this point etc.
May 25, 2018, 05:03 PM
KMitch200
quote:
Originally posted by Amurr: Honestly I can’t stand the silly “evidence room” argument. It’s just silly.
Maybe you make more than I do. I could buy 5 Glocks for the work I have in my Gold Cup. It stays in the safe.
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May 25, 2018, 05:05 PM
KMitch200
quote:
Originally posted by Amurr: Well, as appealing as the Sig p226 SAO feels, I have decided on the rational decesion. Probably going to get a gen 5 G17 or maybe a 19x. Nights sights, weapon light and done. I shoot mainly a walther PPS and G19 as it is and there is no reason to mix in other non familiar manual of arms at this point etc.
No reason to change if you already shoot a Glock. (my gen5 17 should ship out Tuesday to my FFL)
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May 25, 2018, 05:27 PM
musc
<insert your favorite> 1911
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May 25, 2018, 05:47 PM
rat2306
I voted Gen 5 Glock 17; but was wondering if you weren't opposed to a manual safety, why the S&W M&P wasn't an option.
May 25, 2018, 06:00 PM
parabellum
The G17 is my choice, a third gen loaded with eighteen Speer 124 grain +P Gold Dots, with a Surefire X300 mounted.
But you can't go wrong with the superb P226. If I were more tolerant of DA/SA, I might choose the 226 for house duty.
May 25, 2018, 06:22 PM
arcwelder
My bedside gun is also a Gen 3 G17, with a Streamlight M6, and it sits ready to go in one of these.
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May 25, 2018, 06:31 PM
RHINOWSO
quote:
Originally posted by Amurr: Honestly I can’t stand the silly “evidence room” argument.
1) I have made it 36 years on earth with out shooting anyone yet 2) heaven forbid I have a home invasion and need to shoot someone the last thing on my mind will be dang, I should have bought a $500 cheaper gun.....
It’s just silly.
I have to agree with you there.
If you survive a deadly encounter, you really aren't going to care about the weapon used.
G19.4 with XC1, same as my carry, since it is my carry gun too.
Easy to holster when I put on my pants, since I carry it all the time. Reload already on my belt. Tac flashlight already in my pocket, since it's always there.
May 25, 2018, 07:15 PM
JWF
A lot of states have Castle/Stand Your Ground laws. If the weapon is used in a home invasion and the shooting is righteous, I doubt that the weapon would end up in an evidence locker.
