There are several ways to answer the question, so it just depends.
If the gun fits your hand, you can shoot it accurately, it is a good brand, and you want a handgun for home defnese, yes, it's a good choice.
Oh the other hand, a shotgun makes a better choice in terms of stopping power.
While something is better then nothing,this caliber is pretty weak as a home defense handgun.The minimum considered home defense handgun is the .380 auto caliber.The larger the caliber the better for home defense.Please consider that it is just as important that you shoot whatever you can handle recoil wise with accuracy.
I had one on my home defense gun and hated it. I recommend staying with the factory stock.
Without knowing a make or model, your guess is as good as ours. It could be a really low end manufacturer, or a really high end one - Germany has been home to both kinds.
The first known pistol grip shotgun is called a backpacker shotgun, with a shorter barrel, and shorter overall length. This is a very popular version of the shotgun, mostly purchased for home defense.
It can be, depending on the skill of the user.
Come Home to Life - 2007 The Best Defense Is a Good Offense 2-1 was released on: USA: 1 January 2008
Will likely vary depending on area of the state. I am not from NY, but I'll bet you can get the information you need from the NY State Rifle & Pistol Assoc. The link below will take you to their home page-
Gilad Erdan is the Minister of Home Front Defense for Israel.
It is ok if the person using it is exprienced with single actions.
Bobby and the Home Defense - 1917 was released on: USA: 16 September 1917
Home Defense - 1943 is rated/received certificates of: Argentina:Atp USA:Approved (Certificate #8759)
The cast of Home Defense - 1917 includes: Davy Don Victor Moore