This is in my nightstand, loaded with .44spl hollow points!!!
Posted on 09/05/2014 5:03:13 AM PDT by lbryce
Looking at the M&P Pro Series CORE in the context of a nightstand gun. A lot of features here. Let us know what you think. Would it work for you?
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Luv my 9c. Mine has no safety which worried me at first, but finally decided a good holster is your safety. Shoots smooth, hardly any recoil. Very reliable - shot about 700 rounds with 2 misfires which I think was due to improper cleaning.
Finally decided it was a little to big for carry so got a bodyguard .380.
It's silly to need more than one shot..and .45ACP doesn't overpenetrate and get the neighbors through the walls.
Every “nightstand” weapon needs a laser.
This is in my nightstand, loaded with .44spl hollow points!!!
They’re all good when needed, it makes no difference who made them and long as they are fully loaded and ready to be put into service. Mine happens to be a Glock 27 with a full clip of hollow points.
Well, I've since adapted to different clothing and holsters and demonstrated to myself that I can conceal even a full sized 1911. (broad shoulders, narrower waist means shirts naturally hang loose) I've also gotten over my fear of performance issues - running out of bullets. So next time around - in a year or two - I'll be more open to a broader range of options regarding size, caliber, and magazine capacity. We live, we learn, we grow...
I want this for my Night Stand.
Wife's birthday is coming up in a few weeks... You might be onto something there. I could get her a laser for one of her handguns. (she has accumulated more than me, when/how did that happen?) Or I could get "her" a laser for "my" AR since it is on her side of the bed. ;-) Hmm, might not be able to get away with that one...
oh Yeah!
When the Office announced it was transitioning to the M&P series in either 9mm or 45acp and that it was mandatory, I went to a local gun range and fired both examples. I have no complaints with either one.
It then came out that it was optional to go to the M&P but that the caliber choice was still limited to the two I listed.
Because I have been shooting a 1911 for many years (my current duty piece is a Kimber SIS) I decided to stay with what I am familiar with.
My point is, choose what you are most comfortable and familiar with and practice, practice, practice. When you are woke up in the middle of the night by a strange sound, you want your actions from condition white to condition red to be automatic.
We do not rise to the occasion, but sink to our level of training.
Within arm’s reach of my bed is a Ruger SP101 .357 with low flash, low recoil ammo and two speed loaders just in case. Within one step of my bed is a Springfield SD 9mm with four back-up magazines.
Why do I have a revolver as my first line of defense? Very simple: I don’t have to worry about “stove-pipes” and other types of ammo jams, which I believe are more likely to happen if I am suddenly awoken out of a deep slumber in the middle of the night. A revolver is going to go bang every time I pull the trigger even if my fundamentals are less than perfect.
The best weapon to have on your nightstand is the one that you have confidence in, and can operate effectively and comfortably.
My personal choice is the S&W 686+ or the Glock 23.
As does our collection ;)
Also have one in the car with PDX1.
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I could not agree more.
It will be hard to find a shotgun or long rifle without a safety, but, you can find many double action only pistols that have no safety.
Many of the double action only pistols are very inexpensive, look at the Kel-Tek PF-9 for instance or Ruger LCP revolver with hidden hammer. Both of the above guns have unexposed hammers. Drop the gun and it won't do anything but lay there. A baby won't be able to pull the trigger and it will never fire accidentally pulling it out of the holster.
My wife carries the Ruger-38 and I carry the PF-9. at 10 yards we can easily group the size of the palm of your hand, good enough for any indoor shoot and for most outdoor.
Train, train,and then train some more. When you do have to shoot make sure it is natural. We try to make sure we shoot now every other week.
One more thing. If you don't now carry and are contemplating it make sure you get a weapon that you can comfortably conceal carry and then carry ALL the time.
Now I lay me down to sleep
By my bed, a gun I keep.
If some creep breaks in before I wake
It’ll certainly be their last mistake!
WE try to shoot several times a week. Of course, I can just walk outside and my woods are a giant hunting/shooting range.
Hammerless, double action only pistol that I enjoy, that is not that expensive... S&W sw40ve. No safety. No worries having one chambered all the time.
It is my fun, go-to, point and shoot weapon.
I know at the most critical time, I am not going to be fumbling with that gun looking for a dang safety to switch off.
Seconds count.
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