Great feedback here…

Handguns:
– Beretta Brigadier 9mm……everytime
– S&W P95 – 9mm

Shotguns……I give you the cheapest & most reliable shot gun in the world….
– Baikal MP 153 (now owned/made by Remington)

this is a must watch video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=–GbVKwDfNU&feature=related