What Is Your Drawer Gun?

[tommy.duncan]

It depends on the drawer, its either a 1911, P226 or a PPK. The revolvers are too big.

 

[JaxJim]

Glock 19. My revolvers are used for range or hunting. This is not an emotional decision, just my opinion, nothing more.

 

[bikemutt]

S&w governor.

 

[JFrame]

S&w governor.

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[RealGun]

bikemutt - S&w governor.

Taurus Judge in my case, but how about next to my .410 Stoeger Coach Gun, both with #4 buckshot. Let's see 'em chew on that.

 

[Stainz]

Near my wife: 2" 10; near me: 2 5/8" PC627 UDR. Both sport 158gr +P LSWCHPs, the latter moonclipped (x8). Also nearby: EDC CCW's 642 & 351PD. My grandkids live in another state, but we have seven inside-only cats so flashlights are important (Part of our middle of the night barefoot hairball encounter avoidance system - as well as other uses.).

Stainz

 

[Ranger Roberts]

Typically I have my G23 or my SP101 in my drawer while sleeping (my carry guns). My wife keeps a Taurus Judge next to her and there is always a shotgun in the corner (we don't have kids). My German Shepherd and my Great Danes are always fully loaded...

 

[farm23]

In my night stand is the 629 I carry everyday. It is what I am comfortable shooting. My wife also has her carry gun on her side. We both have flashlights.

 

[KYamateur]

I have a CZ p-01 9mm because my wife can comfortably shoot it and it has been super reliable. I also have a Ruger SR Alaskan loaded with Hornady Critical Defense 44 specials. For some reason I just shoot that combo well and the 44 special should be a pretty good defense round. If all else fails I can throw it at someone and run for a shotgun.

 

[evan price]

@ Confederate:

I don't see how a revolver in the glove box of that Dodge Dart would do anything in Duel.
Not that I see any problem with a revolver in the glovebox, but I don't think it would have helped.

For the record, my tractor gun is an H&R 732 snubnose with my own reloaded 32 S&W Longs.

 

[RealGun]

In my night stand is the 629 I carry everyday.

Oh my, bears in the bedroom.

 

[Jim NE]

I used to have my Smith 4-inch 686. Now I have either a .22lr Mark II Standard or, presently, a Rossi 5-shot .38 with +P loads. I downgraded because I live in a pretty safe neighborhood...and because in my state, if one had to use a firearm for self defense, they'd never see it again.

With the issue of recovering a valuable weapon aside, I'm not sure I understand the logic of "downgrading" when one lives in a safer neighborhood. It sounds like you're talking about caliber as well as price. It's seems to me that once there is an intruder in your house, the safeness of your neighborhood becomes a moot point, and downgrading to a less than optimum caliber would be detrimental. I don't consider .38 sp inadequate, but I wouldn't use a .22.

I keep a 9mm Ruger SR9c and a Ruger LCP backup as my primary home defense weapons. I've opted against using my more powerful weapons for reasons stated in other posts. It really doesn't have anything to do with my neighborhood.

 

[B!ngo]

I'm actually pretty surprised that there have been no significant and permanent aftereffects. I don't doubt you at all but I've had some experience with loud things in enclosed spaces and it just seems ripe for a significant impact on your hearing.
Do you think that it being a .44 mag and a revolver makes it any better or worse for your hearing than a 9mm semi or a .45 ACP?
Regardless of your experience I'm a believer in keeping a set of stereo electronic muffs in the house with the revolver for just such concerns. And I have to believe that after firing a round in the house your hearing will be temporarily compromised which the headphones would avert and make everything safer.
Thx,
B

 

[shafter]

I can understand not wanting to use a gun with sentimental value for self defense purposes, but using a cheapo handgun because it might not be returned it absurd.

 

[Stainz]

Cutting corners and economy are important concepts everywhere but where your very life is concerned. Self defense is not the place to count pennies - even in the ammo! It's a personal decision, but, despite my life long interest in electronics - including teaching it - there is no place on my defensive firearms for it (Including laser aiming devices!). Nothing battery operated, save high intensity LED flashlights (Note plural - redundancy!). YMMV.

Stainz

 

[RealGun]

using a cheapo handgun because it might not be returned it absurd.

If the cheapo functions perfectly, the rest is just personal.

 

[FAS1]

I'm actually pretty surprised that there have been no significant and permanent aftereffects. I don't doubt you at all but I've had some experience with loud things in enclosed spaces and it just seems ripe for a significant impact on your hearing.
Do you think that it being a .44 mag and a revolver makes it any better or worse for your hearing than a 9mm semi or a .45 ACP?
Regardless of your experience I'm a believer in keeping a set of stereo electronic muffs in the house with the revolver for just such concerns. And I have to believe that after firing a round in the house your hearing will be temporarily compromised which the headphones would avert and make everything safer.
Thx,
B

Or you can go this route. Seems lots of people are these days.

FAS1-SBD Video Clip

 

[vba]

Mine is a cocked and locked Colt 1991A1 (ORM). Another poster used a 1911 as well but condition 3. I've settled on C&L as I still would keep the safety on until the threat is identified.