30/30 lever or hi point 45 carbine for home defense

[arbud]

Alright guys I know there are better options but if we can just stick to these that would be great. I can shoot both well. Do live in a town house so both would go through walls. Lever gun 6 shots, hi point 9.
With all that said what do you think
I know the shotgun by the bed and 45 pistol in a drawer but lets use my scenario. Thanks guys

[Berncly]

Within your house to defend yourself against a home invasion, a pistol is more practical than a long gun.
More maneuverable, better retention, less likely to be taken from you in close quarters.

[Sparks]

For HD, of just these two, the Hi-point.
Larger capacity, quicker second shots. No action to work.

I thought about both. Ended up getting a M1 Carbine.

[Noah_Zark]

Yes.

Noah

[Hodgie]

The Hi point would be my choice, I will take a carbine including one chambered in a pistol caliber over a handgun or a shotgun any day.

Bullet selection is important so I would spend more time looking into that rather then even considering the 30.30.

[raxar]

Just get a lever gun in .45lc or .44 mag, as many or more shots than the hi-point, and in a better cartridge.

[markshere2]

As discussed above, no action to work with a semi-auto.
Hi-Point carbine is pretty short for ease of use.

Add a laser for non-sight across the room work.

[Ronin]

When it's released... Extar EP45. Takes Glock mags. Early reviews have been very positive. Reviews of EP9 have been very positive. Add a suppressor, ya know, for funsies...

[Aggies Coach]

Hi Point. No question.

[Emptymag]

As much as I think HiPoint carbines are not much more than a toy for range plinking, if limited to those two, I'd choose the HiPoint.

Short, compact, faster to put on target, faster follow up shot.

That said, I will not hesitate to use my 357 mag lever action carbine in that role, with it's shorter barrel than a 30-30, and greater mag capacity.