debaser has it summed up in my opinion. If you are strictly looking for home defense, a 12 gauge in a pistol grip w/o a plug is the way to go, either in a pump or auto. I would use #7 1/2 or 6 ammo for first two shots, then go to heavier stuff for last 3 of the five. Theory being as follows:
Don't want ammo to make it through walls for collateral damage on neighbors or sleeping kids.
Sound will make home intruder shit his britches.
If person is close, bird shot will punch a 3" dia hole in a person and loose force quickly.
If you want to continue shooting at the bastard as he runs from your property, slugs, T-shot, BBB's, or 00 will have the knock down power to due the job.
For the range a .22 is cheap to shoot and enjoyable with no recoil. If you want something a little heavier, I enjoy my 9mm Glock for this.
I use the 9mm Glock personally. I have it loaded with hollow points. Don't know if the hollow points would make it to neighbors house, but I can't hit shit with it and need the 10 shots with extra clips. This is my choice for single gun as others are not within reach of bed.
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