You all have a lot of experience with defensive shotguns, I don't! I've used shotguns for birds and rabbits all my life but what I want now it to buy a single shotgun for defensive purposes. I only want one, I need it to be as economical as possible while still having a good gun. I love the idea of the new Remington 20ga but I do worry just a bit about the limited 20ga HD ammo.
I'm a small guy but can handle recoil if I have to. I'm 47 and I'm not getting younger so the recoil thing will be more significant as I get older.
I don't want to modify this alot and plan on staying with a plain stock. I won't be mounting any light because I can't really afford the forearm for a Sure fire and I've never seen a decent "cheap" alternative that would handle the recoil. I've seen cheap options with a pigtail lead to a switch that has a simple mount and an inexpensive LED light. I can't imagine that lasting.
I thought I'd want ghost rings but really I won't be shooting slugs too much and if I'm outside I'd rather use a rifle so I guess this will be close quarters, in the home type duty.
so a simple, inexpensive shotgun with good capacity that doesn't require much modification.
So what have I been thinking about? The 870 20ga home defense, a 12 ga in the same gun. I've also even considered the New England arms 12 ga defender model.
So, after all the time and money you've spent on shotguns, what's the best one shot deal you'd recommend?
Thanks in advance for your time guys!
God Bless
Gideon
I'm a small guy but can handle recoil if I have to. I'm 47 and I'm not getting younger so the recoil thing will be more significant as I get older.
I don't want to modify this alot and plan on staying with a plain stock. I won't be mounting any light because I can't really afford the forearm for a Sure fire and I've never seen a decent "cheap" alternative that would handle the recoil. I've seen cheap options with a pigtail lead to a switch that has a simple mount and an inexpensive LED light. I can't imagine that lasting.
I thought I'd want ghost rings but really I won't be shooting slugs too much and if I'm outside I'd rather use a rifle so I guess this will be close quarters, in the home type duty.
so a simple, inexpensive shotgun with good capacity that doesn't require much modification.
So what have I been thinking about? The 870 20ga home defense, a 12 ga in the same gun. I've also even considered the New England arms 12 ga defender model.
So, after all the time and money you've spent on shotguns, what's the best one shot deal you'd recommend?
Thanks in advance for your time guys!
God Bless
Gideon