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ljnowell · July 29, 2014, 03:21 AM

I don't think I'm qualified to give an accurate answer but I will tell you what I use. I have a few carbine length ARs and a shotgun with 18.5" barrel, but I use a handgun as my bump in the night gun.

I just find the corners too tight in my home to adequately employ the use of a long gun, even a shorter or more compact weapon. I opt instead for either a handgun with a manual safety or a DA revolver. I don't like the concept of either bring half asleep and fumbling a loaded Glock or accidentally grabbing if looking for my glasses.

Sometimes I will keep my bkackhawk in 45 colt too, for no real reason other than I like it.

July 29, 2014, 03:21 AM	#5
ljnowell Senior Member Join Date: January 5, 2009 Posts: 274	I don't think I'm qualified to give an accurate answer but I will tell you what I use. I have a few carbine length ARs and a shotgun with 18.5" barrel, but I use a handgun as my bump in the night gun. I just find the corners too tight in my home to adequately employ the use of a long gun, even a shorter or more compact weapon. I opt instead for either a handgun with a manual safety or a DA revolver. I don't like the concept of either bring half asleep and fumbling a loaded Glock or accidentally grabbing if looking for my glasses. Sometimes I will keep my bkackhawk in 45 colt too, for no real reason other than I like it.