Okay. But...the real question is what weapon can you put effective fire that will stop the fight on the target during a high stress, possibly dark, confused situation. It isn't always about what maneuvers best, but what stops the fight the fastest. Handguns are easy to maneuver in close quarters. They are quick to deploy. But, they require a much higher degree of marksmanship and they will always take more rounds to stop the fight than a rifle or shotgun. It is much easier for someone to remove a handgun from your hands - especially if you don't have specialized training in retention techniques.harrycallahan wrote: I was only speaking from the view point of effectively being able to deploy a given weapon within the close quarters such as a residence.
Evaluate the most difficult shot you will have to face in your home. Go to the range and pace it off and see how many shots you can place in the vital zone (center of mass) in a very short time-ten seconds will be a long gunfight. Try the same exercise with a shotgun and rifle. Count the center mass hits and divide by 3. That tells you how many hits you will likely make if you are an expert with a lot of luck, in a real situation. It could be less. Then remember that no weapon is a sure one shot stop.
This stuff just gives you a rough idea. Do the above exercise in the dark in close confines. Better yet, get that professional training. There is too much here to even outline a reasonable sampling of scenarios you might face. Use whatever weapon you like but be aware of what you are facing before it happens.
