What type of handgun would be best for a SHTF situation?, page 9

Originally posted by trigga
reply to post by TheFinalTruth14

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fn herstal arms both have 9mm and 45cal but have released a new cal the 5.7 wich is in the fn herstal p90 wich I am sure packs a punch.

The 5.7 wasn't designed to be a man stopper like the .45, .357mag,10mm and .40s&w. The 5.7 was designed mainly to be able to penetrate modern body armor and for that purpose it works very well but only the military and police get the armor piercing bullets, for a defensive situation like you would encounter if someone breaks into your home its just not practical, chances are you'd have to empty quite a few rounds into the would be attacker before he'd drop, unless your shot placement hits just the right spot. It is a very nice round for what it was designed for, but for home defense there are much better options and a shotgun loaded with "00" or "000" buckshot trumps any handgun with ease for home defense that would be my first option.

For a handgun though its tough to beat a .45 and recoil on a .45 is very mild for the size of the round. Another option to consider would be the Taurus Judge .45lc/.410 have the best of both worlds wrapped up in a 5 shot revolver i'm not sure of the lethality of the .410 shotshell but the .45 long colt has a rich history and if a revolver ever fails to fire just pull the trigger again, simplicity is your friend.

taurus 410 best of both worlds

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reply to post by Violater1

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have them all, and the Mossberg will have a hacksaw taken to it once there are no laws.
I will be my largest PISTOL afterwards.

reply to post by Aliensdoexist

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colt single action army!

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