GarandMan94
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hello,
I have been looking around for a good home defense shotgun for a while now. The Mossberg 500/590 series is looking like the best option for me right now becomes of price and the ability to change configurations easily with the 500 flex. I have never owned a shotgun before (i have several rifles and pistols in various calibers) so i am going mostly off of online research and friends/family recommendations.
I am having trouble choosing the right model for my needs.
I am leaning away from the mag fed 590M because of the cost of mags however if it has the ability to feed from the tube as well as the mag ill buy one today
I am giving serious thought to the 500 Flex because of the reasons above but my concern is with the 5+1 capacity if there are multiple intruders (i have a 1911 by my bed but still)
The 500 tactical 20ga 8 shot is something i am considering because of the reduced recoil but i don't know about the lethality at short range (less than 20 yards) compared to the 12ga
The 590/590A1 is in the lead for me right now becouse of the 9 shot capacity and the intimidation factor of looking down a 12ga barrel with a bayonet fixed. My only concern is the weight of the 9 shot capacity.
Any thoughts would be welcomed
I have been looking around for a good home defense shotgun for a while now. The Mossberg 500/590 series is looking like the best option for me right now becomes of price and the ability to change configurations easily with the 500 flex. I have never owned a shotgun before (i have several rifles and pistols in various calibers) so i am going mostly off of online research and friends/family recommendations.
I am having trouble choosing the right model for my needs.
I am leaning away from the mag fed 590M because of the cost of mags however if it has the ability to feed from the tube as well as the mag ill buy one today
I am giving serious thought to the 500 Flex because of the reasons above but my concern is with the 5+1 capacity if there are multiple intruders (i have a 1911 by my bed but still)
The 500 tactical 20ga 8 shot is something i am considering because of the reduced recoil but i don't know about the lethality at short range (less than 20 yards) compared to the 12ga
The 590/590A1 is in the lead for me right now becouse of the 9 shot capacity and the intimidation factor of looking down a 12ga barrel with a bayonet fixed. My only concern is the weight of the 9 shot capacity.
Any thoughts would be welcomed