Good home defense shotgun

[cbmyers2007]

under $500, 12 gauge

 

[Ethereal]

Best buy is the Remington 870 express for $300. Endless options to customize to your liking or just keep it as is. Reliable pump action and a great foundation to any home defense arsenal.

 

[LeonCarr]

You can find used Remington 870 Wingmasters (IMO better quality than the newer 870 Express) used for under 200 bucks if you look around. Spend the other 300 bucks on ammo and training.

Just my .02,
LeonCarr

 

[RevolvingCylinder]

Get something American with an 18-20" bbl and actual stock. My preferred are Ithaca, Remington, and Mossberg in that order.

 

[cbmyers2007]

doesn't have to be used, but if I can get more for my money, I guess it'd be ok

 

[SniperStraz]

Remington 870 or Mossberg 500
Nuff said

 

[cbmyers2007]

Remington 870 or Mossberg 500
Nuff said

I knew these would be the 2 reccomended, but which variant of these models would be the best for home defense?

 

[SniperStraz]

Quote:
Remington 870 or Mossberg 500
Nuff said

I knew these would be the 2 reccomended, but which variant of these models would be the best for home defense?

That depends on preference. My only suggestion would be not to get a pistol grip. (and on the mossberg I strongly urge you not to get the forward grip strap)

 

[Matt King]

Remington 870
Mossberg 500/590
Winchester 1300

Any will serve you well. Mine the Archives for info regarding each.
Hope that helps.

 

[cbmyers2007]

why no pistol grip?

and texas, what archives are you talking about?

 

[KINGMAX]

870 EXPRESS

REMINGTON 870 EXPRESS as short a barrel - 22 - 24 inches - shooting 3 inch # 4 buck shot - 'Rack the slide, and they will hide'

 

[kcmarine]

If that's the only thing you're using it for, get a Winchester 1300 Defender. 18 inch barrel, 8 shot capacity. Available from around $350. The only problem is finding one, the model died along with the Connecticut plant.

 

[19-3Ben]

Quote:
Remington 870 or Mossberg 500
Nuff said
I knew these would be the 2 reccomended, but which variant of these models would be the best for home defense?

I have what they call the 870HD. It's the 870 express with 18.5" bbl, and extended magazine.

Not spekaing from experience, but something so pervasive that it seems to be a general truth-->The reason not to get a pistol grip is that they are not as quick or easy to aim, and will not tame recoil as well, making follow-up shots much harder.

 

[cbmyers2007]

What about a mossberg 590, like this one:

9 shot, 20 in barrel

 

[alucard0822]

remington makes a couple simple nice tactical 870s for around 400 new

 

[Matt King]

and texas, what archives are you talking about?

At the top of you screen there is a Search tab. Click it and enter what you want to find out. It will list old threads that discussed what you searched for. Using the Search feature to do research is called mining the archives. Hope that helps.

 

[6_gunner]

About anything from a reputable company sporting a short barrel will to the job nicely.
One of my favorites is the old Winchester 97. It's extremely tough, extremely reliable, and uber scary when you rack it up.

Plus, you can hold the trigger and slam-fire it if the Germans are overrunning your trench.

The only downside is that they're pretty expensive compared with newer models, due to their collector's value.

 

[FXWG]

Add me to the list of folks that recommend the
Rem 870, Moss 500.
I have a Moss 500 persuader.
20" barrel, came with the pistol grip
as well as the full stock.
IMO... you can't go wrong with either.

 

[66912]

I will stand behind either a Remington 870 or a good Ithaca 37 police special. Used or new, it really does not matter. Both are as timeless as they are reliable.

 

[tdultima]

Comparitive Study: Remington 870 vs Mosberg 590

http://www.tacticalshotgun.ca/content_nonsub/shotguns/compare_870_590.html

 

[ReadyontheRight]

$500? Remington 870 Marine Magnum.

One classy shotgun.

 

[cbmyers2007]

I'm going to read that article tomorrow. I just started to read it now, but then I realized how long it was. Too tired to read something that long After I read it, I think I can make a better decision.

 

[jad0110]

One of my favorites is the old Winchester 97. It's extremely tough, extremely reliable, and uber scary when you rack it up.

Just curious, what does one sell for these days?

 

[Redneck with a 40]

I bought my Mossberg 500 back in '05 for $210 with 2 barrels, a 28 inch and an 18 inch. I have no interest in hunting, so the 28 inch barrel sits in the closet, first thing I did was mount the 18" barrel. I was looking for a no frills, reliable shotgun, for the price, I don't think you can beat the Mossberg. It'll serve its purpose just fine, home defense.

 

[daysleeprx]

I got a brand new Winchester 1300 Defender with the Fiber Optic sight for $225...I thought it was a steal!