Opinions on "medicine cabinet guns"

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My wife expressed an interest in guns we could stash around the house, like in the medicine cabinets. I showed her the John Taffin article "medicine cabinet guns" and she now wants a couple (or more) Charter Bulldog .44s. Since I'm basically getting "permission" to buy more than one gun, I want to use the opportunity to get different guns. I'm fine with one Bulldog, but I want to know what other people might opt for in addition to the Charter, in the same price range (or less), either revolver or semi-auto.

Help a guy out, here. Helluva pickle I'm in, having to buy new guns:D
 
Well...

Like you already agreed the Bulldog is a great little gun. Might I suggest a Ruger SP101, or a GP100 with a 3 or 4" barrel. Both are great guns that should last you a lifetime and then some :p. Loaded with some .38 specials should do you just fine for HD ;). Then again there is always the S&W 627 and 327, I believe which has the 8 shot cylinder which could come in handy for two extra powerful shots :eek:. Take care, and good luck.

-Tre

P.S. If you’re looking for more power the .500 Magnum also makes a versatile defense gun :p.
 
I'm thinking smaller than the GP100. It's what I would prefer personally, but I'm going to be putting these things in a medicine cabinet, for real. This is about going with her idea, and getting something I think is neat in the process;). For some reason the image of a Kel-Tec 9mm comes to mind. Maybe a Taurus 85.
 
You're on the right track (not referring to the .500 mag). Whatever wheelgun you like, stash it and forget about it. If you're truely stashing it in the bathroom, look at stainless (humidity and all).
 
Just a note of caution. Anyone breaking into you house might look in you medicine cabinet in search of prescription drugs. I think you might find better hiding spots. Perhaps on top of the cabinet if there is a lip that will conceal it.
 
Here is what i would suggest. Ruger SP-101, or Smith and Wesson J-frame. Both are high quality, reliable revolvers, and you can find them from about 360.00 new for the J-frame, on down to about 250-270 used, maybe even less. I hope this helps!
 
Have you thought about a couple of those picture frames from sportsmans guide that open up to conceal a gun? They are kind of cheesy but no one is probably going to want to steal a picture of your dog.
 
My wife actually suggested those frames from SG. Maybe the medicine cabinet is not the greatest idea. The theory is to have the guns in places where you might be most vulnerable, since a break-in is not normally scheduled ahead of time. A J-frame would be good; I'd like to have a S&W anyway. So, no one is a fan of small autos? I'm kind of surprised. My son is trying to lobby for one of the Taurus PTs. I just saw Personal Defense TV show where Dick Metcalf lobbied pretty convincingly for their reliability.
 
Y'all must have some big medicine cabinets!! I wouldn't stash a gun in this location to reasons all ready mentioned but things like the picture frames that contain a firearm in the back are a good way to hide a gun, the seecamp or NAA Guardians would be my favorite. I am usually armed even when in my house or within feet of a loaded firearm, no need to hide them!!
 
The theory is to have the guns in places where you might be most vulnerable, since a break-in is not normally scheduled ahead of time.
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What's the problem with "on your person"? An Ti revolver or Seecamp is almost forgettable in your pocket.

I can hear the conversation now. "Now hold up buddy, you can have anything you want right after I take my aspirin."
 
Don't forget the toilet tank guns, the shower head guns, the vacuum clearer guns, the microwave oven guns, the TV remote control guns, the pickle jar guns, and the washer/dryer guns...
 
I carry on my person (in pocket holster of IWB depending on what im loungung in) at home and when in bed Ive got something bedside. A medicene cabinet gun wont do any good if the bathroom is upstairs and the threat is right in front of you in the kitchen or garage.
 
Well, that thread kind of went the wrong way. Oh, well. Thanks for the input, anyway. And no, you can't clean my house and keep the guns you find.

Actually, on second thought, maybe it'd be worth it:D
 
My preference would be for revolvers for this purpose. I carry mostly semi-autos on my person but with a revolver near my bed. One of the reasons is that I tend to let my "house gun" sit longer without maintenance. Two or three months with no lube might cause a malfunction with a semi-auto but is very unlikely to cause a revolver to actually malfunction.

In addition to a S&W J-frame, a Model 10 (K-frame) would serve well for this purpose. You can still get these at affordable prices if you don't look for NIB.
 
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