Lennyjoe
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Looks like you got plenty to go with so far so I'll be the first to welcome you to THR 
What gun?
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Kommienzuspadt
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.22 lr rifle. Marlins are a good value.
.357 mag revolver. Rugers are a good value.
.22 lr revolver.
Some kind of high-powered rifle with optics. A Savage .308 with Burris optics is a good value and very accurate with a wide range of inexpensive to high-quality ammo.
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I agree with everything except the last bit. Why would he need a high powered plinker when he can hardly afford 350 for home defense? the .22lr pistol/rifle combo is a no brainer if he can afford it later, and if he goes with a 12ga for defense then a good .357 is another good investment to make, but I don't see the point in buying a long distance rifle.
Like the majority of the people here, I would go with either a 12ga shotgun or a .357/.38 revolver.
I recommend buying a Remington 870 off of www.gunbroker.com - used, they should fall right within your price range, and they are the classic home defense shotgun. I also don't like the safety placement on the Mossberg 500, but that's personal preference. both are fine shotguns and should work should you ever need to use them.
also, I don't know if anyone has mentioned Taurus yet, but they make fine revolvers for a very decent price. their semi autos are iffy but I trust their wheel guns. look for a .357 with a 4" barrel - should you go this route, buy some .357 145gr Winchester Silvertips for defense, and some cheap .38 FMJ for target practice. HOWEVER make sure you put at least 50 rounds of your defense load downrange; you need to be comfortable with what you will be shooting should you need to use it in self defense. the .38 is great cheap plinking, but you need to be sure of yourself should something arise.
also, .38 +P is a respectable defense round, and you could use that in your .357 as well, should the need arise.
.357 mag revolver. Rugers are a good value.
.22 lr revolver.
Some kind of high-powered rifle with optics. A Savage .308 with Burris optics is a good value and very accurate with a wide range of inexpensive to high-quality ammo.
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I agree with everything except the last bit. Why would he need a high powered plinker when he can hardly afford 350 for home defense? the .22lr pistol/rifle combo is a no brainer if he can afford it later, and if he goes with a 12ga for defense then a good .357 is another good investment to make, but I don't see the point in buying a long distance rifle.
Like the majority of the people here, I would go with either a 12ga shotgun or a .357/.38 revolver.
I recommend buying a Remington 870 off of www.gunbroker.com - used, they should fall right within your price range, and they are the classic home defense shotgun. I also don't like the safety placement on the Mossberg 500, but that's personal preference. both are fine shotguns and should work should you ever need to use them.
also, I don't know if anyone has mentioned Taurus yet, but they make fine revolvers for a very decent price. their semi autos are iffy but I trust their wheel guns. look for a .357 with a 4" barrel - should you go this route, buy some .357 145gr Winchester Silvertips for defense, and some cheap .38 FMJ for target practice. HOWEVER make sure you put at least 50 rounds of your defense load downrange; you need to be comfortable with what you will be shooting should you need to use it in self defense. the .38 is great cheap plinking, but you need to be sure of yourself should something arise.
also, .38 +P is a respectable defense round, and you could use that in your .357 as well, should the need arise.
I would suggest a handgun
Over a longgun. Remember that in an emergency situation law enforcement will be looking to harass/disarm/shoot you. It would be best to have something that you can conceal. I think all the revolver suggestions are good. You may have an easier time finding a revolver in .38 special from S&W in your price range then .38/.357. Don't be afraid to rely on .38 special, in fact it may be a better choice given all the potential users. If this is going to be your "one" gun then stay away from Taurus. They make some good revolvers, but some of them have issues that are difficult to fix.
Over a longgun. Remember that in an emergency situation law enforcement will be looking to harass/disarm/shoot you. It would be best to have something that you can conceal. I think all the revolver suggestions are good. You may have an easier time finding a revolver in .38 special from S&W in your price range then .38/.357. Don't be afraid to rely on .38 special, in fact it may be a better choice given all the potential users. If this is going to be your "one" gun then stay away from Taurus. They make some good revolvers, but some of them have issues that are difficult to fix.
Kommienzuspadt
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what issues are you referring to specifically?
i've never encountered/heard of any myself
i've never encountered/heard of any myself
loose cannon
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if you buy a used shotgun with a tube magazine.above all replace the mag spring with a new 1.alot of these guns are left loaded for long periods of time or may get rust on a spring weakening it.
if your mag spring fails your weapon will not feed the followup rounds and you will have a single shot,good news is in most cases a well placed single round of 12guage will do the job.
sometimes the badguy brings friends.
if your mag spring fails your weapon will not feed the followup rounds and you will have a single shot,good news is in most cases a well placed single round of 12guage will do the job.
sometimes the badguy brings friends.
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