Hey everyone,
After giving it some thought, I would like to purchase my wife a shotgun for home defense. Currently we have a 12 gague Rem 870. My wife won't practice with it because she can not take the kick. So she would rather use her 22 marlin 39a.
Now she is willing to learn but not with a 12 guage. I haven't tried a 16 gague but I have tried a 20 guage. I feel that she would be very comfortable with a 20 gauge but I do not know how effective it would be in a HD situation. I am worried that the 16 gauge would still be to much for her to take on and practice a lot with.
So I am leaning towards a 20 gauge pump action. She likes the idea as long as she can train with it effectively and safely.
Can I have some input on the effectiveness of 20 gauge home defense shells?
Thanks all!
After giving it some thought, I would like to purchase my wife a shotgun for home defense. Currently we have a 12 gague Rem 870. My wife won't practice with it because she can not take the kick. So she would rather use her 22 marlin 39a.
Now she is willing to learn but not with a 12 guage. I haven't tried a 16 gague but I have tried a 20 guage. I feel that she would be very comfortable with a 20 gauge but I do not know how effective it would be in a HD situation. I am worried that the 16 gauge would still be to much for her to take on and practice a lot with.
So I am leaning towards a 20 gauge pump action. She likes the idea as long as she can train with it effectively and safely.
Can I have some input on the effectiveness of 20 gauge home defense shells?
Thanks all!