Considering the place of shotguns for various situations, I understand the versatility, but the range is quite limited.
If I had the choice between a shotgun or carbine for defensive situations necessitating the use of a long gun, from either the two-legged or four-legged varieties, I'd almost always choose the carbine. The range and accuracy is just so much more than what you would get from a shotgun. I know range and accuracy with slugs is better than with buckshot, but accuracy still isn't up to par with that of most carbines.
By carbines I'm talking about short barreled rifles, AK's, M1 Carbine's, AR's, SKS's, etc., etc.. I think I'd even choose a pistol calibered carbine over a shotgun if it came down to it. I just seem to prefer that single accurate rifled bullet over the smoothbore.
I guess for some people the shotgun has a higher place in their list than other's, but for me, it'd be next to last thing I'd grab over my pistol.
It just seems that shotguns with buckshot have even less range than your standard size service pistol, although it may be easier to hit with, especially during high stress situations.
Just curious about all of your thoughts regarding the selection of a shotgun for most defensive situations needing a longarm.
If I had the choice between a shotgun or carbine for defensive situations necessitating the use of a long gun, from either the two-legged or four-legged varieties, I'd almost always choose the carbine. The range and accuracy is just so much more than what you would get from a shotgun. I know range and accuracy with slugs is better than with buckshot, but accuracy still isn't up to par with that of most carbines.
By carbines I'm talking about short barreled rifles, AK's, M1 Carbine's, AR's, SKS's, etc., etc.. I think I'd even choose a pistol calibered carbine over a shotgun if it came down to it. I just seem to prefer that single accurate rifled bullet over the smoothbore.
I guess for some people the shotgun has a higher place in their list than other's, but for me, it'd be next to last thing I'd grab over my pistol.
It just seems that shotguns with buckshot have even less range than your standard size service pistol, although it may be easier to hit with, especially during high stress situations.
Just curious about all of your thoughts regarding the selection of a shotgun for most defensive situations needing a longarm.