Chuck R.
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Pros and cons?
Pros:
1) Familiar manual of arms to many people, if they were raised in hunting traditions.
2) Enough power to do the job if using the right loads and if you actually hit what you're aiming at.
3) Some shotguns have a more "sporting" or "friendly" appearance than do some of the other choices.
Cons:
1) Heavier than some other choices.
2) Longer than some other choices.
3) Requires two hands to operate.
4) Heavier recoil/slower follow-up shots than some other choices.
5) Lower capacity than some other chocies. And slower to reload than some other choices.
6) Difficult to operate a flashlight with, unless you build the gun with a light mount of some sort.
And...
7) Some less experienced people will call it a "shotty." Pretty much reason enough to avoid it entirely.
All of the positives can be overlooked or set aside by folks interested in using something else.
All of the negatives can be overlooked or set aside by folks interested in using a shotgun for home defense.
It's really just personal preference. Whatever you do choose, practice A LOT, and practice in practical applications/scenarios. Don't just stand on the square range and blast clays. Fighting with a firearm is different from target shooting.
I gave you a like if for nothing else #7!
Every time I hear or read "shotty" it's all I can do not to throw up in my mouth.....
Chuck