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Originally posted by Mitsu3000gt
Where in this thread did I say I don't miss? No matter how a good of a shot I was, put in a life or death situation I'm guessing my accuracy would be absolutely abysmal, especially with a pistol.
Anyways obviously I'd rather have a pistol than nothing to defend myself, assuming I could actually get to it in time. I do think, though, that if someone was actually scared for their life, they would have trouble hitting the broad side of a barn. It's impossible to even train for those situations because you can't simulate the feeling you get when you actually think you might die if you don't react. Also, something like the .45 you mention could EASILY go through a wall, where other family members or neighbors might be sleeping. That is another reason why a shotgun makes the best home defense weapon. It's easier to hit a target in a panic, it has tons of short range stopping power, and will not easily penetrate into surrounding rooms/homes.
Forgive me, I confused you with SJW. His .45 is so beautiful I thought it a crime to store it at the range.