I am starting to think this revolver would be an ok home defense since Federal has the new 410 shells designed for it. The .45 Colt is close to the .45 ACP, so it would be a decent bug out revolver too. I know my thinking has started to change lately about the bug out pistol/revolver in the bag--it must be reliable, work in heat and cold, work in dirty environment, and be a caliber that is useful.