mcschrader
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I am looking into buying a shotgun for home defense. What are some suggestions for some good HD Shotguns?
the action noise itself will send him running to the door.
I suggest pump-action because it suffers neither from the lack of ammunition that break-opens do
Will probably load #8 shot. Don't really want anything going thru the walls or into my neighbors house.
Some of the best and most succinct advice I've seen. Very well said,and all 100% true!Deus Machina said:Any name-brand, pump-action shotgun in 20 or 12-gauge.
Winchester 1200, Remington 870, Mosssberg 500, Maverick (by Mossberg), name-brand clones, and so forth.
I suggest pump-action because it suffers neither from the lack of ammunition that break-opens do, or the finickiness of semi-auto's.
On the ammo, bigger is better. Fill it with #1 or larger shot, and call it good.
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You must chamber a round before actually engaging the intruder. Standing on the other side of the room and racking in full sight of him won't do, he can cross that distance and attack with a knife or the like before you can react. Racking--loudly--as you pick up the weapon would be best. I only suggest not keeping one in the chamber to help prevent a negligent discharge or a loved one (or the BG) picking it up ready to go.
Lights are the worst thing you can use if you are the lone defender. As soon as you turn on the light the bad guys know exactly where you are. They are great for a swat team with a dozen guys.
I like any time these threads are made, people come out of their woodwork stating their OPINIONS as fact. Never fails.
It is my OPINION that you should look into a new Mossberg 500/590 or a used Winchester 1300 Defender or Remington 870 Police Magnum or Wingmaster. You'll have to modify the Wingmaster but it is also my OPINION that it is vastly superior to the Express models. If you have a hard time seeing your house at night, you might want to look into a light.Learn how, when, where and why to use it though. Used improperly it can make you a target. Used properly, you'll be able to see. /OPINION