[ROCKLOBSTER]

Well we were initially talking about a 12 ga as a home defense weapon, which I also have.

I know a 45 makes a pretty good mess as well, but it would be relatively lessened with the single hunk of lead.

Up here I fully believe most homes have firearms at the ready for defense, and as a probable consequence we have a fairly low crime rate, especially home invasions (other than kids burgling when no one is home).

So the bad experience level is kinda rare.

[Pistolshot]

I know a 45 makes a pretty good mess as well, but it would be relatively lessened with the single hunk of lead.

The 45 is effective, but no handgun cartridge is a reliable one-shot stop. In my case it took 3, including a rather messy one.

Frankly, I would have preferred the 12ga with 7's in it for that one-shot zombie stopper.

Under stress it is much easier to get into action, and even though placement is still important, it is not as critical as a handgun.