5 Worst Self Defense Guns

[Annihilator]

Interesting read, but a couple I don’t agree with.

Top 5 Worst Self-Defense Guns

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[HansGruber]

Yeah, I think most are spot on...while I do carry a NAA mini as primary on occasion, it's when absolutely, positively no other pistol is going to be as concealable, yet still rapidly accessible.

.410 revolvers I am...on the fence on, depending on the role. I wouldn’t use one as a carry gun; too big and bulky, plus I don’t like the idea of pellets spreading on a longer shot, if necessary. Additionally...a OOO pellet out of a 4” or less barrel is going to have all the authority of a .36 cap & ball slug...which isn’t a manstopper of renown. Additionally... .45Colt as an option doesn’t make sense. Too much freebore in the long cylinder, and if you want a .45 Colt pistol, why use one of these oversized behemoths. .45ACP (out of a Governor) makes even less sense, for the same reason.

That being said...as a bedside defensive pistol, at an across the room distance? Or as a dedicated anti-carjacking weapon, for extreme close range use? I can see some benefits.

 

[Roseman]

As long as my Lee-Enfield is not on the list I'm good.

 

[Talyn]

The overall worst is a gun without ammo.

 

[papa]

The only reason I would own a .410 revolver of any make is for use as a snake gun. Even then I would have my regular CCW firearm on me also.

Here is an interesting video showing the different loads for .410 revolvers tested --->

 

[HansGruber]

The only reason I would own a .410 revolver of any make is for use as a snake gun. Even then I would have my regular CCW firearm on me also.

Here is an interesting video showing the different loads for .410 revolvers tested --->

Easier to just get snake shot cartridges for a .38...

 

[KillerFord1977]

Easier to just get snake shot cartridges for a .38...

I run my .357 S&W with 2 of the snake shot rounds in .38 special and 4 rounds of .357 for bigger defense needs. I keep the .357 rounds in line for shots 1-4 and 5-6 the snake rounds. If I come across a snake, i’ll spin it to the snake round for use.

 

[Bassbob]

I don't know about worse because I haven't shot most of them. I know I wouldn't carry any of them.

 

[wmg1299]

I have a couple of the NAA pocket revolvers (.22 LR and .22 WMR). They are well-made, easy to maintain, and reliable. They would not be my first choice as a carry gun, but they are both definitely better than going unarmed.

 

[BangBang]

The Bond Arms in the .410 would not be a bad choice, if one was wanting that in a smaller gun than the judge. I’ve shot one and it’s not that bad. The NAA in .22 is also a good choice, as a back up to your primary carry or if your in shorts, running ect.