Shotgun Advice
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I would never ever ever take a tactical shotgun over a hard-hitting revolver for home defense. A. 357 magnum is a proven man-stopper as it has been for over 60 years. That's why it was made. Shotguns are fine for people who can't shoot or who have a relative who owns a remodeling company that can repair the damage a shotgun does should it need to be discharged. No stovepipes or jams in a wheelgun. Safer than an autoloader. Common sense tells you a pistol is far more handier in close quarters than a shotgun. And you can shoot with one hand.
When it comes down to it, the best choice is the one you've practiced with the most. A shotgun you've never fired is probably not as good a choice as a pistol you're very familiar with - and vice versa.
Which reminds me - I need to get out to the range sometime this month for a refresher. :D
So I was a afaird this thread would spiral into a general discussion about home defense and other options, such as revolvers vs semi autos. Many of you know me and my situation with guns so I'll go ahead a repeat it here.
- I am very well armed with hand guns and .223 style weapons
- We spend a heck of a lot of money each year training, preparing, thinking about this kind of this. I am also well trained in martial arts (Instructor for almost 19 years)
- My ammo budget is WAY bigger than my tobacco budget per year (shame on me!)
- My wife and I are both Diamond life members at FrontSight training facility in Nevada, she is an excellent shot with hand guns, rifles, knows how to handle them well
- Both of us has an increased threat level due to 2 incidents that have occurred in our lives
- Although I am a gun nut and have a pretty deep knowledge of handguns, ARs, edged weapons, I don't know much about Shotguns, havent owned one, so this will be my 1st purchase
- I know the benefits of revolvers but we are not interested in them hand have gone down another path for our hand guns.
Some great advice here. I thank you.
- I am very well armed with hand guns and .223 style weapons
- We spend a heck of a lot of money each year training, preparing, thinking about this kind of this. I am also well trained in martial arts (Instructor for almost 19 years)
- My ammo budget is WAY bigger than my tobacco budget per year (shame on me!)
- My wife and I are both Diamond life members at FrontSight training facility in Nevada, she is an excellent shot with hand guns, rifles, knows how to handle them well
- Both of us has an increased threat level due to 2 incidents that have occurred in our lives
- Although I am a gun nut and have a pretty deep knowledge of handguns, ARs, edged weapons, I don't know much about Shotguns, havent owned one, so this will be my 1st purchase
- I know the benefits of revolvers but we are not interested in them hand have gone down another path for our hand guns.
Some great advice here. I thank you.
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I hate the trigger on the Glock, and the ergonomics for the Glock cause me to tend to shoot low. The XD is a better fit. Jewels prefers it too. I prefer above all the P model Rugers. The P97 dc is a gem. A 45 cal beast that will stop any living thing, and feels good in my hand. Plus the customer service from Ruger is tops.
I'm in the carbine camp when it comes to home defense but if you really want a shotgun, all of the big 3 are great. I had a 590 but sold it because I never shot it and as I mentioned, prefer a rifle for home defense. It was rugged and reliable but I have had some ammo that the brass swelled after firing and was impossible to extract. It happened in a friends 870 as well so it was ammo, not gun related. I prefer the top mounted safety of the mossberg and would go with a ghost ring sight or optic. I believe the current version has the ghost ring.
As for over penetration, check out the box O truth web site. Lots of penetration myths are busted there.
As for over penetration, check out the box O truth web site. Lots of penetration myths are busted there.
You're talking right up my alley lol. Personally i like the Remy 870 12ga with a 3" chamber. I had a Mossberg and I didn't like it. The Mossy is lighter than the Remmy however it is aluminum and wouldn't stand up to the heavy use I put into it. Remington 870 is the most popular shotgun on the planet and us trusted by police and military units because its so reliable and durable. If i were in your shoes, I'd go with the Remington.
An interesting discussion fellows. We have a few pistols in the house and the main defense weapon is a Ruger SP101 with 38's (two other Ruger .22's) I've been meaning to pickup a pump shotgun as well and the 870 sounds like it is the right choice.
As usual, I'm the odd duck. I like my Judge with the first round of .410 #6 shot, followed by two rounds of .410 #000 buckshot, and two rounds of .45 Colt. I find it to be a great inside the house first weapon because of its easy mobility. Then, because we shoot Cowboy Action Shooting, the 1897 sits ready with 5 rounds of #00buckshot, with the S&W M&P with 10 rounds of .45 ACP Hydroshock sitting backup. FWIW, my wife also keeps a can of wasp spray by her side of the bed. Shoots a 25 foot stream of really nasty stuff if you get it in your eyes, and it is not considered a deadly device.
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