I own a 870 12 guage with an 18" barrel. It's an old police shotgun that I purchased from a local small town department. It's in excellent shape and perfect for HD, but I find myself in a quandry. I live in town and I've been told that the best round for my situation is No. 4, but there are others who tell me to go with 00. They correctly point out that the local police department uses 00 and slugs with no worry of overpenetration so if it's good enough for them it will work for me.
Our house was built in 47 and the walls are solid , plaster and lathe , no drywall. So is the overpenetration factor a worry for me? I recall reading that the LAPD issued No. 4 to their officers and were happy with it's performance until the North Hollywood Bank Robbery when they went to slugs and 00 buck.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Our house was built in 47 and the walls are solid , plaster and lathe , no drywall. So is the overpenetration factor a worry for me? I recall reading that the LAPD issued No. 4 to their officers and were happy with it's performance until the North Hollywood Bank Robbery when they went to slugs and 00 buck.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.