hatchetbearer
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so, im presented with another problem, being the resident gun nut in the family.
My mother's neighborhood has been on the decline since she bought the place. and she has it in her head that she wanted a gun, and seems set on a shotgun, for knockdown power, and to minimize overpenetration issues. She's a short woman, very heavy set, with short arms, and recoil shy, but willing to learn.
I was thinking finding a good used 20ga 870 or 500 youth model with a full choke 18" barrel with a gold bead and loading it with low recoil shotshells.
all of her children are grown and moved out, and she is home alone 99% of the time so keeping a shotgun accessible and secure isnt an issue.
is this combination a decent one, or should i talk her into something else? and If so, what? I've suggested a pistol for CC, but she isnt interested, more of a "house gun" person
thanks again highroaders.
My mother's neighborhood has been on the decline since she bought the place. and she has it in her head that she wanted a gun, and seems set on a shotgun, for knockdown power, and to minimize overpenetration issues. She's a short woman, very heavy set, with short arms, and recoil shy, but willing to learn.
I was thinking finding a good used 20ga 870 or 500 youth model with a full choke 18" barrel with a gold bead and loading it with low recoil shotshells.
all of her children are grown and moved out, and she is home alone 99% of the time so keeping a shotgun accessible and secure isnt an issue.
is this combination a decent one, or should i talk her into something else? and If so, what? I've suggested a pistol for CC, but she isnt interested, more of a "house gun" person
thanks again highroaders.