Originally Posted by
Eurodriver
I can't really think of anything dumber than completely eliminating one of your senses while in your home, at night, with an intruder present.
What's next? Sunglasses to prevent blindness from muzzle flash? In reality a 14.5" or even a 20" is fine. This isn't the movies and no one is going to be hiding around a corner that you'll need to pie the doorway for. You will find them either rummaging through your things or standing above you with the AR you left in the open next to the bed.
I'm kind of going with this. I'm certainly no expert, but since this is about a HD choice I'll give my thoughts on my selection process.
You need to look at the most likely scenario. Obviously securing your loved ones or even your mother-in-law is the number one priority. Fortunately in my case all of the bedrooms are located on the second floor at the end of a hallway, with the bathroom located at the midway point down the hallway. My "plan" is to move all of the family to the master bedroom and ensconce myself at the bathroom and wait for the cavalry. If necessary, the stairs leading to the second floor hallway can become the "fatal funnel" with the ability to fall back. For me, either my 16" or 14'5" fits my needs. Some may say it sounds Walter Mitty, but I prefer to think of it as my family HD "Learn Not To Burn" plan. My actual "Learn Not To Burn" plan includes an escape ladder in the master bedroom closet so escape remains an option.
Obviously, if your plan to secure your family requires you to move room to room, the 10.5" may be the better choice. Before you decide try and find somebody with a 10.5" and shoot it on an indoor range. I shot a buddy's 10.5 on an indoor range and all I can say is... DAMN, just DAMN! Maybe I'm just a pussy, but the walls amplify the blast and concussion to the point of rattling fillings.
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