CrazySanMan
2013'er
Fixed that for you...
To the larger issue of "warnings" made by the sound of racking a round in...
I have an alarm, and a dog and the tv's and dvd players are downstairs. If they come up those steps they've had plenty of warning AND the opportunities to steal and run. They're coming up those steps KNOWING that anyone upstairs is awake. I don't see any reason to give them any more chances to cut the crap. They're coming upstairs because they want to interact with my family and I intend to oblige.
I can see that. With a two story house there really is no reason for a common burglar to go upstairs. If I were in a two story house I would simply create a fatal funnel of fire at the top of the stairs and call 911 and wait.
I live in a small one story house. We had to throw up temporary walls to create extra bedrooms in it so now the floor plan is like a maze. My bedroom door isn't a door, just one of those folding, sliding accordion things. It's held shut by a magnet. There is no way to open it quietly. I'd rather make noise to scare away a burglar and only try to maneuver through the tight corners of my house if the bad guy was threatening one of my kids. It's a bad situation that I'm in when the kids are here.
As far as the throw away gun concept, I get it but wouldn't recommend it. If it ever came down to me shooting another person I would want the absolute best, most reliable firearm I can buy. I'd rather shoot paper with a junk gun and bet my life on an expensive reliable gun. If you lose a $2000 gun that's a small price to pay to protect the life of you and your family in a life or death situation.