WisBorn
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I went with a 590 myself. As a lefty I like the top tang safety.
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thinking about buying or building a home defense shotgun.
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Old Dog
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The 590A1 Retrograde is my choice for a home defense shotgun. And I own Remington 870s, Mossberg 500s and another 590. I love the old school wood, the heat shield, the 9 round capacity, the all-steel parts, the tang safety, the ghost ring sights.
Ahem... Interesting perspectives here. However, it seems the first consideration has been overlooked. Before settling on a particular shotgun, should you not first consider how you intend to secure the weapon and still maintain rapid emergency access.
FL-NC
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Unless you are competing in a class like heavy metal, the auto is king. I used a Mossberg 930 JM PRO when I competed in 3 gun. An autoloader with a loading gate that doesn't need to be activated by another button is a significant advantage over something like a 1100 or a similar design- loading is usually the most challenging part of shotgun stages. For HD, a pump is what I prefer- specifically a 870. HD weapons should have a white light mounted for obvious reasons. $urefire dedicated forend lights are the top tier for this application, and you may pay as much for one of these as you did for the gun, but you could also use the magpull forend with MLOCK, add a small section of rail on your off-side, and add a cheaper light like a inforce for thumb activation. I did this with a H&R 870 clone that lives in my truck.
rabid wombat
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A good start here…
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Like @FL-NC says - get a good light to go with it…
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Like @FL-NC says - get a good light to go with it…
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If cost is the primary factor, and looking at your considerations I think not, buy a Maverick 88 and modify as you wish. By far, the best accessory for the Maverick 88 is the Defender Tactical mini shell adapter. Turns an 8 shot 20" magazine tube into a 13 shot tube. And you are not limited to just mini shells with it in, like with the older Opsol adapter. Mix and match if that blows your hair back.
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Cost not being a factor but HD is your main use? I would invest in the new Mossberg 590S Shockwave. S models have a redesigned bolt and carrier to load mini shells. Which I am obviously a huge fan of. Add in a pistol brace and you have a handy and compact hitter.
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Universal Minishell Adapter/Mag Follower Kit for Mossberg Pump Shotgun
This kit essentially provides a 590S conversion for your favorite Mossberg Pump-Action in a more robust design. It contains our patent-pending Universal Cartridge Adapter and low-drag no-snag Magazine Follower which allows smooth cycling of 1-3/4" Minishells up to 3" Magnum cartridges in the...
defendertactical.com
Cost not being a factor but HD is your main use? I would invest in the new Mossberg 590S Shockwave. S models have a redesigned bolt and carrier to load mini shells. Which I am obviously a huge fan of. Add in a pistol brace and you have a handy and compact hitter.
590S Shockwave
For the ultimate in shooting flexibility, the all-new 590S Series cycles 1.75″, 2.75″, or 3″ shells. Pick one shotshell length for specific shooting needs, or simultaneously load any combination of those shell lengths. The choice is yours with the 590S. Features standard Mossberg Pump-Action...
www.mossberg.com
