I’m not much of a dog guy (I’ve got two kids ... there’s enough chaos in my house). Anyway, a gun is cheaper than having to feed the damn things until they croak.
A home defense shotgun is probably next on my list — but the handgun is first. I figure I’ll get a general use handgun, a more concealable handgun, a home defense shotgun, maybe an “assault” rifle ... and an emergency Barrett 50 cal (just in case of hoards of zombies).
SnakeDoc
It’s like a tool box, different tools for different jobs.
But you’re right, you can make a large caliber handgun do all of them, just not ideally. So that’s a solid place to start a tool collection.
I can’t see choosing a .380 for a home defense weapon, and you’re surely not going to conceal a shotgun.
Ah, another item to add to the mix.
Many years ago I bought a SW .38 for home protection.
Since I had 2 kids I kept the revolver and ammo separate. (this prior to safes, locks,etc.)
Anyway, one night I was sure someone was trying to get in the front window.
Got the revolver, crouched down beside the bed and attempted to load it.
What a fiasco fumbling around in the dark all hyped up.
Turned out to be a false alarm.
Traded it for a Browning HP that has a magazine disconnector.
A round in the chamber, cocked, magazine in different location. Pistol won't fire.
Shove in the magazine and it's ready to fire.
So magazine disconnectors do have a purpose.
.Just something to consider.