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Springfield Armory / Self defense / Home Defense / Home Defense Guns

Springfield Armory is known for their production of US Military weapons in the first half of the 20th century. They produced millions of M1A's and M14's carried by troops from WWII through Viet Nam. In our opinion, they currently produce some of the best 1911 handguns you can buy for under $1000. Their XD/XDM line of polymer striker-fired pistols represents a great buy with one of the best "out of the box" triggers on the market.

Home Defense Guns

A few more options are available when selecting a home defense firearm given that you do not have to carry the firearm on your person. Shotguns have long been considered the perfect choice for home defense and it is assuming that everyone that has access is able to handle the recoil. Shotguns pack a wallop, a fact that applies to the shooter as well. Handguns are another longtime favorite. They are easy to store and deploy, have a relatively high capacity and, with a little training, can be very effective. Rifles for home defense are the newcomer but this should not stop you from considering them. Certain rifles are relatively easy to shoot, have very low recoil characteristics and high capacities. Read more...