bushman_john
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Hi! A new forum member here... I wanted to hear yall's thoughts on keeping a shotty as one's primary home defense weapon. What are some pros and cons?
Welcome to THR . I have an older Winchester Model 1300 Defender shotgun 12guage that I use for my home defense. IMO depending on where you live (how close are your neighbors and type neighborhood you live in) I think a shot gun is one of the best weapons you can have for home defense. I also keep a 1911 and a revolver close by.Hi! A new forum member here... I wanted to hear yall's thoughts on keeping a shotty as one's primary home defense weapon. What are some pros and cons?
Home defense choice of last resort. They're plenty effective. But, the blast is so severe in a confined space that I'd question my own ability to follow up in an appropriate amount of time.
It's hard to miss with a shotgun at close range if you do your part.
A shotgun has a command presence, Anyone with a lick of sense won't argue with a shotgun.
A shotgun can be used for hunting with more success than a pistol can.
If you want a shotgun for HD only. Just get a tactical shotgun, practice with and load it up with what you think will work best and feel confident you made the right decision. It's a whole lot better than doing nothing. Forget the pro's and con's angle. If It's right for you , go for it.
You've just opened a can of worms. Welcome to the forum! This is a classic internet and gun shop debate along the lines of 45 vs 9mm, AR vs AK, Glock vs everyone, and what aspect makes Remington suck worse.