Best Home Defense Shotgun...

[Zod]

Yes I know handguns are a better choice, but let's talk home defense shotguns.

Go....

[mmmbeans]

are handguns a better choice?

i was unaware.

[pOpCoRnPoPpEr]

My daughter has a mossberg pump. I taught her how to shot at a young age. I do want her to get a pistol to carry around but she isn't old enough yet. According to the Law that is.

[Zod]

I'm looking at this one

http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/tactical/shotguns/model-870-express-tactical-blackhawk.aspx

Still researching

[YoungPanthers89]

Get a taurus judge handgun, shoots a .45 bullet and a 410 shotgun shell.

[Zod]

Again, let's talk shotguns please

[Doyle]

The shotgun that will hold the most rounds regardless of gauge is your best bet. Be sure it is automatic. Pumps are only cool in the movies.

[mmmbeans]

i had one of these when i lived in NC. Mossberg 410... it did a great job, nobody ever broke into my house. light, easy to handle... looks kinda silly.

[Anybodyhome]

This is a Benelli M-2 Tactical. We started carrying these in the Navy because they have the pistol grip, are short and easy to handle in close quarters on a ship. Two words- bad ass.

http://www.benelliusa.com/index.php

[Hotsauce]

I found a nice moss burg 12 gauge at a gunshow. It was the home defense version for $250.

It basically hold 7 + 1 shells, then an extra 5 on the storage sleeve.

It has an interchangeable pistol grip and standard stock.

I keep the stock on it, so my wife (who is a 110 lb blonde) can handle the 12 gauge turkey load.

The first 5 shells, are hardcore turkey buckshot. Then the next few shells are small game shots. I fear shooting through the walls with my kids in the other rooms.

I also bought a LED light to go on the end of it, and a 5x extra shell sleeve holder to go on the stock. It may be overkill, but I guess you must be ready for zombies or New Orleans Looters at all times!

I would post a pic of it, but I am on my iPad, and I cannot post pics from an iPad.

[Hotsauce]

The shotgun that will hold the most rounds regardless of gauge is your best bet. Be sure it is automatic. Pumps are only cool in the movies.

I agree/disagree, the pump noise is 90% of its value....but yes, having an automatic shotgun > a pump.

[Doyle]

I agree/disagree, the pump noise is 90% of its value....but yes, having an automatic shotgun > a pump.

I would have one chambered so no pump action to scare anyone. But I do see your point. It could be unloaded and that classic pump sound would most likely scare someone off without having to kill someone.

[Guest]

I have a Remington auto 20 gauge in the closet. 5 round apacity. Woman likes the 20 gauge so she woul't be scared to use it.

20 gauge 6 shot will fug a mother up pretty good.

[Captroop]

I have my eye set on one of these beauties. Saiga 12. You can find them at gun shows in VA for about $700 - $1,000.

The price is so low because they were all involved in liquor store robberies.