[Cap'n Crunch]

Whenever I get a pit bull call at work I go right for the 12 guage, my 'pit bull pacifier.' Shot one about a week ago. He was loose, chasing kids and anyone walking in the area.

Another of the guys shot one with his issue .45 a few days ago after it came at him. Hit the pit above the right eye and it took off running. He put a second one in the brain pan and that one put it down.

Any pit bull call I get sent on my prefered method is 12 guage shotgun.

[MineralMan]

"Whenever I get a pit bull call at work I go right for the 12 guage, my 'pit bull pacifier.' Shot one about a week ago. He was loose, chasing kids and anyone walking in the area. "

Yes. A shotgun is the ideal defensive weapon for dogs and intruders, in my opinion. At the close ranges generally dealt with it is extremely effective, actually regardless of the size shot.

I take it you are in law enforcement.

[The Other Harry]

Any pit bull call I get sent on my prefered method is 12 guage shotgun.

I agree. You don't use the pistol unless that is all you've got. The 12 should do the trick.