Hello folks. I am a new shooter with many questions, I've been reading for a few days now - in fact I haven't shot my gun yet. Never shot a shotgun before (BB guns don't count) Got a Persuader 8 shot for HD right at 300.00 But I just saw the Combo selling for 350.00.
My main interest is HD but I want to get out and do some shooting, learn ' shotgun marksmanship', have some fun shooting skeet/clay/trap and try hunting. I don't want to feel uncomfortable with the steel in my hand, God forbid, if a BG breeches my family's security. My children's rooms are opposite my rooms and a bad guy in the hall way would stand between me and my babies (not a good idea for bad guy). So, I have to be on target and choose the right ammo.
I like the Persuader's parkerized pistol grip, 20", 8 shot but I'm feeling like the more traditional Mossberg 500 Combo will be more versatile. Can a few folks weigh in for me. What seems like the best option for a single shotgun ?
I won't be collecting more guns soon so I hope to maximize the use of this one or replace it. For 133.00 I can get 28" barrel for the persuader. But chokes can't be changed-how big of a deal is that for mostly target practice ? I imagine the Combo is a 6-shot - for HD - those who have shot at the "bump" in the night - how important is having an 8-shot ?
Lastly, I read that the MOssberg 500 passed military testing - was that a particular Mossberg 500 or the full design line? THANKS
My main interest is HD but I want to get out and do some shooting, learn ' shotgun marksmanship', have some fun shooting skeet/clay/trap and try hunting. I don't want to feel uncomfortable with the steel in my hand, God forbid, if a BG breeches my family's security. My children's rooms are opposite my rooms and a bad guy in the hall way would stand between me and my babies (not a good idea for bad guy). So, I have to be on target and choose the right ammo.
I like the Persuader's parkerized pistol grip, 20", 8 shot but I'm feeling like the more traditional Mossberg 500 Combo will be more versatile. Can a few folks weigh in for me. What seems like the best option for a single shotgun ?
I won't be collecting more guns soon so I hope to maximize the use of this one or replace it. For 133.00 I can get 28" barrel for the persuader. But chokes can't be changed-how big of a deal is that for mostly target practice ? I imagine the Combo is a 6-shot - for HD - those who have shot at the "bump" in the night - how important is having an 8-shot ?
Lastly, I read that the MOssberg 500 passed military testing - was that a particular Mossberg 500 or the full design line? THANKS