If he gets past my dogs I prefer the best of both worlds.A revolver made by taurus called the judge.5 shot 6 inch barrel.Shoots 45 long colt and 410 shotgun.I load 2 410's up front a 45,another 410,another 45 for the coup de gras.If their is still a problem i use my 38 super with 10 rnds of 125 gr.hp.I sleep well.