Armchair expert or not, a quick Google of "Best Home Defense Weapon" might just surprise you with what the weapon of choice is by real experts! One example: (
http://www.primermagazine.com/2008/l...r-home-defense)
I'll put the "pattern" of a short barrel shotgun at close range against that of a pistol any day. Couple that with the sheer knock down power, even of #9 shot at close range and there are few (if any) handguns that will come close!
Someone breaking in or attempting to break into MY home is all the reason I need here in OK!!