{"id":30011,"date":"2015-01-13T13:34:59","date_gmt":"2015-01-13T18:34:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/?p=30011"},"modified":"2015-01-13T13:34:59","modified_gmt":"2023-08-18T08:52:04","slug":"top-5-45s-home-defense","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/top-5-45s-home-defense\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 .45s for Home Defense"},"content":{"rendered":"

Not too long ago, I offered up my Top 5 .45\u2019s for concealed carry<\/a>. Not everyone agreed with my choices, and there were a lot of great comments and reader suggestions. That got me thinking about concealed carry being only one of the purposes for a good .45 ACP handgun, and how different uses can often mean different choices. If you follow my YouTube channel<\/a>, you probably know that I have an affinity for the John Moses Browning cartridge. So, if you\u2019re interested in using this superior ballistic wonder to defend your home and family, I offer my Top Five. One more note before I start \u2013 just to be considered for this list, I had to feel the gun was 110% reliable with proper maintenance and good ammo. So that\u2019s a given for all of them.<\/p>\n

\"There<\/a>

There may be no better bedside friend than the Glock 21. Seen here with a mounted Streamlight TLR-2 and extra ammo, it’s ready to defend hearth and home.<\/p><\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

#1 \u2013 Glock 21<\/h2>\n

Here\u2019s why: Reliable, simple to operate, high round capacity, and well supported in aftermarket options. When the glass breaks at 2 AM and your reach for something to keep you and your family safe from a threat \u2013 this polymer 2×4 might be the nicest thing you\u2019ve ever felt in your life.<\/p>\n

It has only one control that you need to think about \u2013 the trigger. Plenty of rail space for a mounted light and\/or laser sight. Can be equipped easily (or purchased with the optional) night sights. With 13+1 rounds of .45 ACP and the reliable simplicity of a Glock, it\u2019s my opinion that this pistol is the benchmark of a home defense handgun.<\/p>\n

MSRP: $600 and up.<\/p>\n\"Buy<\/a>\n

\"The<\/a>

The Smith & Wesson M&P 45 combines duty-proven performance with industry leading ergonomics.<\/p><\/div>\n

#2 \u2013 Smith & Wesson M&P 45<\/h2>\n

Just about everything I said about the Glock 21 applies to the M&P 45 \u2013 except round count. With a max of 10+1, it loses points. It can also lose a few points if equipped with additional safeties such as the external manual safety and magazine disconnect safety. Mine has neither, for which I am quite grateful.<\/p>\n

The M&P 45 is an ergonomic masterpiece, though still a handful of gun. Few guns feel as comfortable in the hand as the M&P line, and the controls are well placed and easy to use. The recoil management of the M&P 45 is good, as is its reliability and simplicity. I\u2019ve never had a failure of any kind with it. It is also one of the most accurate .45\u2019s I own. It can be purchased with night sights (or have them easily added), and the front rail provides ample space for that mounted light\/laser.<\/p>\n

MSRP: $600 and up.<\/p>\n\"Buy<\/a>\n

\"If<\/a>

If you’re in need, this SIG Sauer P227 in a wall safe is a friend indeed.<\/p><\/div>\n

#3 \u2013 SIG Sauer P227 Nitron<\/h2>\n

Recently adopted by more than one U.S. State Police agency as the new sidearm, and built on the time and battle proven P226 platform, the SIG P227 is as fine a .45 as I\u2019ve ever shot. Well, the standard trigger could use a little improvement, but otherwise it\u2019s awesome. This pistol feels more like you\u2019re holding a baseball bat than a 2×4, as SIG opted for a rounded approach to the grip, but left it at a 10-round capacity (though the promised 14 round extended mags should be showing up in stores now). The polymer E2 grip provides excellent ergonomics and hold, and the controls are very well placed. Think of it like a P226 that has put on a few pounds over the holidays.<\/p>\n

Reliability, accuracy, and craftsmanship are all there and all pure SIG. Unlike those above, this is a hammer fired double-action \/ single-action (DA\/SA) pistol that might take some getting used to for some. The upside is that heavy first pull acts as a safeguard against the adrenaline rush of an emergency. The P227 has no external safety, but does have a de-cocking lever to safely drop the hammer after firing. Front end rail space on the aluminum frame is adequate for lights and lasers, and it can be purchased with night sights.<\/p>\n

MSRP: $1,108 w\/Night Sights.<\/p>\n\"Buy<\/a>\n

\"Home<\/a>

Home alone with a good book? Not to worry, the HK45 has the options of double-action or cocked-and-locked readiness.<\/p><\/div>\n

#4 \u2013 Heckler & Koch HK45<\/h2>\n

Like the SIG, this gun is DA\/SA operation and hammer fired. The major differences are a polymer frame construction, a thinner but taller grip design, and an external safety. The external safety on the HK45 also doubles as a de-cocker for the hammer. Also a maximum of 10 rounds in the magazine, there is no extended option available as of yet. H&K was the innovator in polymer framed handguns and still produces what I feel is the flagship example of them.<\/p>\n

This pistol is the sidearm of choice for many elite fighting units worldwide. Ergonomics, function, and control placement are all excellent. Night sights are harder to find on stock models, but do exist. The base sights are \u201cglow in the dark\u201d that have to be charged with light and only glow for a while \u2013 I don\u2019t consider those of any value when the gun is kept hidden away until needed. Front rail space is very good \u2013 plenty of room for lights, lasers, or a toaster-oven. The one control that some folks might not like is the magazine release.<\/p>\n

The HK45 features the European-style paddle release incorporated into the rear of the trigger guard. It is by nature ambidextrous, so that\u2019s a plus. But if you\u2019ve not used that style before, it will take a little getting used to.<\/p>\n

MSRP: $1,200 and up.<\/p>\n\"Buy<\/a>\n

\"This<\/a>

This affordable and high quality Ruger SR1911CMD puts over a century of confidence in the nightstand.<\/p><\/div>\n

#5 \u2013 The 1911<\/h2>\n

For starters, over 100 years of providing home defense does count for something. The 1911 was the gun for which the marvelous .45 ACP cartridge was created and vice versa (chicken \/ egg). Both designed by John Moses Browning (queue heavenly choir and sunbeam), both were the very state of the art over a century ago, and damn few guns or cartridges can claim equality even today. Yes, the 1911 is indeed worthy of consideration for a home defense handgun. Much thinner, with a shorter grip\/trigger radius than everything listed above, it is the one most likely to fit every hand that might need to use it. The light and crisp single-action only trigger makes it easier to hit the target with the first shot.<\/p>\n

I don\u2019t recommend anything shorter than the commander length (4 \u00bc\u201d barrel) for a house gun, and you should ensure it has the full 8 round capacity with a flush magazine. Extended mags are available, but one should test thoroughly because magazines are biggest reason for 1911 stoppages. This is no place to save $5. The 1911 design is as accurate and reliable as the day is long, and Crimson Trace makes an excellent laser sight grip.<\/p>\n

Downside \u2013 SA only and external safety requires more training\/experience for safe and proficient use.<\/p>\n

There you have it \u2013 my Top 5. If you\u2019re upset because your favorite wasn\u2019t on the list, that\u2019s probably because it\u2019s not a Top 6 or a Top 8 list. What would you change and why?<\/p>\n\"Buy<\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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