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title: The Best 1911 Handguns for Home Defense
description: "Home defense: Defending your home from life-threatening invaders requires a serious tool that won’t let you down in the heat of the moment."
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# [The Best 1911 Handguns for Home Defense](https://news.armscor.com/the-best-1911-handguns-for-home-defense)

 Written by [Team Armscor](https://news.armscor.com/author/team-armscor) | Jan 3, 2022

Defending your home from life-threatening invaders requires a serious tool that won’t let you down in the heat of the moment.  If that time should come, [make sure you’re ready](https://www.armscor.com/passion-home-defense) and properly equipped.

**Here are a few 1911s for home defense on which you can depend.**

## [TCM TAC Ultra FS HC Combo](https://armscor.com/firearms/tcm-series/tcm-tac-ultra-fs-hc-combo-22tcm-9mm/)

This one's a great option if you’re interested in having caliber diversity. This combo model allows you to use 22TCM or the drop-in 9mm barrel. It's a great option for plinking on the range, and the 17+1 capacity adds extra value as a home-defense option. 

## [TAC Ultra FS HC 45ACP](https://armscor.com/firearms/tac-series/tac-ultra-fs-hc-45-acp/)

If you want something with a history of proven firepower, the TAC Ultra FS in 45ACP is right up your alley. Best of all, you can pack in 14 rounds instead of just eight. Mount a flashlight to the accessory rail to top it off for home defense.

## [TAC Ultra CS 9mm](https://armscor.com/firearms/tac-series/tac-ultra-cs-9mm/)

Looking for a reliable nightstand pistol to keep next to your bed? The compact size of the TAC Ultra CS won’t hog space and still gives you the essentials for a[ home-defense ](https://www.armscor.com/passion-home-defense)pistol.

## [TAC Ultra FS 10mm](https://armscor.com/firearms/tac-series/tac-ultra-fs-10mm/)

For those looking for high velocity and don’t mind a little extra kick, consider using the TAC Ultra in 10mm. It has a high-visibility front sight, a tough parkerized finish and battle-ready G10 grips.

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