It is great to be back on. I hope this is the right spot for the post. Looking to purchase a new hand gun and wondering the opinions ( I know you got em) of everyone for a new hand gun for home defense and range shooting. I was looking at a Kahr Arms MK 9 but not sold just yet. Cheers and thanks.

I would use a Glock 19 (this what I have) or an S&W M&P9c or M&P Shield 9mm.

ETA: I plan on getting Shield as soon as I can find one, they're difficult to get now. I will not be selling the G19, I'm keeping it too.. just sayin'.

I have a Glock 34, just a range version of the 17, uses the same clips and is 1" longer. I think a 9mm is going to be as cheap as you can get for a shooter and protection. Although I understand that Kel-Tec has a new .22 Mag auto with a 30 round clip, that would be another choice I would definately look at. I .22 Mag hollowpoint is about as bad as a .38 which isn't super bad, but bad enough. I sure wouldn't want to get hit with a .22 Mag hollowpoint.

Pap

I've always liked my 1911A1 Colt .45 customozed by Wayne Novak of Parkersburg, West Va..

Alan Grombacher
RKS#5531
RKCC-CMI-010

Two very different types of guns, to me at least, but you shoot whatever you want at whatever distance at the range; frequently what I may be going to take to the hunt.....like the S&W .44 MAG

While self/family protection in my home has many other criteria like.....within reach or on my body, absolutely dependable, enough energy to shockingly expend within the threat without penetrating walls beyond, and several others that others can elaborate on; S&W .38 and Ruger .357:

I prefer a Glock Model 30 in .45 auto. is Easy to shoot, compact and low maintenance. You can use mod. 21 clips for higher capacity.

The best info I can share with you is to shoot as many handguns
as you can from different makers as possible and in all calibers.
Find the one that fits your hand and is the most comfortable.It's
real hard to beat a Remington 870 with an 18 in.barrel for home defense.I have numerous handguns,but the 870 is my go to for home defense.
Billy Poyner RKCC CM 021
NRA Endowment
MM
SO MOTE IT BE

Good one,Billy; can't be beat.

Plus one on Billy.

I have a 20 ga 870 Express Tactical by the bed. It has a flashlight with a pressure switch on the forearm. The flashlight is as good as a laser... if the target is in the beam, start shooting. It has one in the chamber and 6 in the tube.

A shotgun will not penetrate most walls which is much safer for others in your home.