Show of your favorite home defense shotgun!

Oooh, slam on holo/laser shotgunners out of nowhere!

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You know someone out there has tried it.

The 590 is loaded with #1Buck, #1Buck, Slug, Slug, Slug, Slug, Slug for 2-legged critters.

The Browning is loaded with four #2 turkey loads for dangerous animal control.

Both are easily accessible if needed.

S&W 3000

Reminton 870

Not a good picture but you guys know what an 870 with an 18.5" cylinder bore barrel looks like.

I keep it loaded with 4+1 of remington reduced recoil 2 3/4" 00 Buck.

I don't think i need much more to take out a burglar or fight across the house to my 1911 and more shotgun ammo or an M1A with 2 20 rounders loaded up.

I'm not into all that crap hanging off a shotgun or huge mag extensions.

Never had to use it but came close a few times after Katrina and before power was restored. Never once did I think to myself "geez I wish I had a flashlight and about 7 more rounds hanging off the the receiver!" But then again I live in a somewhat rural area and looters didn't tend to attack in organized groups.

Skills + equipment = advantage.

In my case, goofy crap means wanting to be able to identify my target at night and having a sufficient supply of buckshot c'mon it's not like I mounted a holosight and a laser on it.

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I think I'd want a shock-isolated light on there. That G2 might quite when you don't want it to.

I have an Ithaca shorty with a pistol grip, and a stock 870 with an 18 1/2" barrel.

If I was going to get a new one it would be the Winchester Practical.



It would get need a SMALL light and it would be ready to rock n' roll. I have my shotgun vest ready to go right next to my shotgun so I can grab both at the same time. The vest carries all my ammo. I don't really like the feel of the side saddles.

I think I'd want a shock-isolated light on there. That G2 might quite when you don't want it to.

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I've fired hundreds of rounds at night with a 6P switched on, is the G2 bulb different? It's on there temporarily anyways, beam is too wide.

Nope, same thing. I'd just prefer the extra security of a isolated bezel.

The 590-a1 is an awesome shotgun imho.

Thirteen good reasons...

to chose another victim.

A couple el cheapos (IAC M37 and M97), but they'll do until I can afford that 870P

I don't think the '97 is an el cheapo. I love mine!

it's 12:04 and your daughters date is late in bringing her home

Yes, I know, it's a bolt

it's 12:04 and your daughters date is late in bringing her home

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Should have choosen someone else's daughter. Not even Chuck Norris can save him now

Looks like we got some well armed households on these boards. My only shotgun is a Remington 870 Wingmaster. It is currently set up with a 26 in barrel, fiber optic sights, and a turkey choke for small game hunting. I suppose I could put a shorter barrel on it and use it for home defense, but I feel sufficently armed with a Glock 20 and an AK. I will say that I have thousands of rounds through the 870 and I love it. It is almost impossible to make those things quit.
I will probably always be a rifleman, and if I have to bug out or turn to one weapon for a bad situation, it will probably be a rifle 9 times out of 10. I really want a MBR as my next firearm. But I am beginning to think that my lack of a good short(er) 12 gauge represents a serious void in my defenses. Those olive drab 870s do look sharp. Don't think I'll be able to hold out indefinately. One will probably end up coming home with me in the future.

O and you gotta love the shorty Tromix!

its boring and simple, but i like it that way. Loaded with reduced recoil 00B.

The shotgun is the one in the middle.

Regards,
Rob

Vehwy Kewl...

Really nice '97 shotties. What is the best brand for getting one of those now and what would be a decent price for it?

Some folks don't seem to think the Mossberg 835 is a very good HD gun, but when viewed from this angle, I'm pretty sure it's comparable to the Remington 870 or Winchester 1300;



(Interesting how clearly visible the bolt face is from the other end of a 28" barrel)

As far as the Chinese M97's, IAC is the current importer (as far as I know). They range in price from around $350 to $400 depending on your source. Mine was $385 including tax, but some folks have gotten theirs for much less.

Current imports are from the so-called 6th generation which features improved manufacturing standards over earlier generations, one of which is the use of Missouri walnut stocks.

My fave shotgun for HD....

Well, this is the current setup....basic remmy 870....very generic.....

My old Wingmaster, with a few updates. Slugs only, thanks

"Skills + equipment = advantage.

In my case, goofy crap means wanting to be able to identify my target at night and having a sufficient supply of buckshot c'mon it's not like I mounted a holosight and a laser on it. "

Where do the dual PG stocks fit into the equipment advantage? Did I miss the announcement that inaccurate wild followup shots was suddenly considered a good thing? Is your non shock isolated cheapo flashlight exploding when the shotty is fired also an advantage? Maybe if you attach it to the weapon with electrical tape it will handle the recoil better I should not say anything, PG stocks work great in the movies I'm sure it will rock in real life.....

No flame intended just couldn't resist it