Best tactical shotgun??
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Nice Tactical Pens!
Hey Brent, those are some awesome tactical sniper pens! I definitely want one for home defense. Few questions:
Hey Brent, those are some awesome tactical sniper pens! I definitely want one for home defense. Few questions:
- What caliber are they offered in?
- How do you mount a scope on them?
- Are they legal for civilian use?
thebrassexchange
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best tactical shotgun
moss 590 a1 hands down, robust barrel, ported, comes with beyonet, ghost ring sites, I know the 870 comes with a steal receiver but sometimes a slug can get caught when racking
moss 590 a1 hands down, robust barrel, ported, comes with beyonet, ghost ring sites, I know the 870 comes with a steal receiver but sometimes a slug can get caught when racking
Stevie-Ray
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I just got a Mossberg 930 SPX for Christmas, as I wanted to go the semi-auto route. I'll know more after Christmas, but this has the potential to be a perfect HD shotgun for me. A tad costly at $589, but it will be worth it I'm sure. A review below.
Mossberg 930 SPX
Mossberg 930 SPX
Crazy Carl
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I've got a Mossberg M590A1, 20", 8+1, ghost ring sights. Love it. Always goes bang. Easy to run & the controls are more intuitive for me, than the 870.
I don't like synthetic stocks & since the LoP was too long for me, I ordered an older style wood stock set from Havlins, cut 1 1/2" off the stock & put on a Limbsaver pad. Perfection.
It's my under the bed gun & goes deer hunting with me when I know we'll be man-driving or using dogs.
I don't like synthetic stocks & since the LoP was too long for me, I ordered an older style wood stock set from Havlins, cut 1 1/2" off the stock & put on a Limbsaver pad. Perfection.
It's my under the bed gun & goes deer hunting with me when I know we'll be man-driving or using dogs.
cstricklen
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Did you say tacky-cal shotgun? Now you've offended me. I think it's gorgeous.
Achilles11B
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lmccrock nailed it. Whatever you are considering buying, handle it first. As a left-handed shooter, the crossbolt safety on the Remington and Benelli was what turned me to the Mossberg. All three manufacturers make good shotguns, but it comes down to personal preference and training. Half of your home defense setup is you, after all.
Also, those tactical pens are outdated. The new ones have a rail at the 12 o'clock and are capable of sub-MOA writing (with match-grade ink, of course).
Also, those tactical pens are outdated. The new ones have a rail at the 12 o'clock and are capable of sub-MOA writing (with match-grade ink, of course).
The Benelli M1 Super90 works for me, all others in the Benelli line are variations on a theme. 
I would agree with the other post's first and foremost, a shotgun that fits it's shooter, and second being able to hit what you aim at.
Most of us will never be at the level of Tom Knapp, being able to throw 7 clay targets one handed in the air, and hit all 7 before they hit the ground with one shot for each for each clay target
; but for home defense, a man size target much easier to hit, and I hope none of us never need to find that out .
Hope for the best, plan for the worst.
I would agree with the other post's first and foremost, a shotgun that fits it's shooter, and second being able to hit what you aim at.
Most of us will never be at the level of Tom Knapp, being able to throw 7 clay targets one handed in the air, and hit all 7 before they hit the ground with one shot for each for each clay target
; but for home defense, a man size target much easier to hit, and I hope none of us never need to find that out . Hope for the best, plan for the worst.
Jimbow1965
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Tactical
I know this is an older thread, but can't help but put in 2c.
You'd figure that a guy who works for the GVMNT would know what "tactical" means.
After all, why don't the spec-op guys just carry a standard M-16.....or hell a M1903-A-1? (and I noticed one of your pens is modified, possibly for "tactical reasons?)
Yup, any shotgun can defend your home, even a Marlin Model 55 Goose gun...with its 33" barrel, Bolt action, and full choke.
Maybe if your wife stands in back of you with her finger on the trigger while you guide the front around corners and tell her when to pull the trigger...
Com-on man!
My Benelli SN tactical isn't made for the duck blind and my SBE2 isn't made for HD or badguy stopping, They may both be able to, but not the best for the job.
And if a bad guy (s) are trying to get me, I want the best tool for the job.
And how 'bout that,? I didn't even need to hire an outside consultant at $10,000.00 per day to tell me that. (must not be govment work)
I know this is an older thread, but can't help but put in 2c.
You'd figure that a guy who works for the GVMNT would know what "tactical" means.
After all, why don't the spec-op guys just carry a standard M-16.....or hell a M1903-A-1? (and I noticed one of your pens is modified, possibly for "tactical reasons?)
Yup, any shotgun can defend your home, even a Marlin Model 55 Goose gun...with its 33" barrel, Bolt action, and full choke.
Maybe if your wife stands in back of you with her finger on the trigger while you guide the front around corners and tell her when to pull the trigger...
Com-on man!
My Benelli SN tactical isn't made for the duck blind and my SBE2 isn't made for HD or badguy stopping, They may both be able to, but not the best for the job.
And if a bad guy (s) are trying to get me, I want the best tool for the job.
And how 'bout that,? I didn't even need to hire an outside consultant at $10,000.00 per day to tell me that. (must not be govment work)
TheKlawMan
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I would go with the Remington Express Tactical. It has the 18" barrel, ghost ring sights, a law enforcement forend for loading with an open breech, comes with a breacher choke and will accept Remington choke tubes, and has a 2 shell magazine extension, and it comes with attachment points for a sling. I don't know if I would rely on a gas operated gun for tactical or home defense.
I have a Winchester Model 1200 Police Issue Shotgun with no attachments. Hasn't ever mad a malfunction related to the weapon itself. Buying a shotgun that law enforcement uses is a sure fire way of getting a good base.
For me, the less bells and whistles the less there is to deal with in a high stress situation. The only thing I'd ever considering adding is a light. Right now its me, my wife, and 4 legged critters in my house. Our house has a decent amount of windows where moonlight is usually enough except on the darkest of nights. If its one of those nights it really doesn't change anything, if my wife is next to me I know they ain't supposed to be there.
For me, the less bells and whistles the less there is to deal with in a high stress situation. The only thing I'd ever considering adding is a light. Right now its me, my wife, and 4 legged critters in my house. Our house has a decent amount of windows where moonlight is usually enough except on the darkest of nights. If its one of those nights it really doesn't change anything, if my wife is next to me I know they ain't supposed to be there.
Rufus T Firefly
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As a survivalist, I beg to differ...
You have to define your needs. I personnaly would get the shortest barrel you can legally have in your state. You are going to be in "close quaters". Get what works best based on your need scenario.
We have a hallway that is only 32" wide. Do you? Maybe your have open spaces? I don't know. Use some scenarios in your situation and you answer your question.
Asking is a good thing, but you have to search deep and find out what works in your situation.
You have to define your needs. I personnaly would get the shortest barrel you can legally have in your state. You are going to be in "close quaters". Get what works best based on your need scenario.
We have a hallway that is only 32" wide. Do you? Maybe your have open spaces? I don't know. Use some scenarios in your situation and you answer your question.
Asking is a good thing, but you have to search deep and find out what works in your situation.
Actually, Rufus, I did a walkthrough of Casa McC a few years back with a 30" barreled 870 TB trap gun with a long stock on it. I found few areas where it was a drawback. And waiting for an intruder at the top of the stairs while WW was summoning the constabulary was no problem at all.
I did find that things went better righthanded the top two floors but the cellar was better for a leftie, but that's a different case.
My HD 870s do have short barrels, but they had them before.
Jimbow, what "Tactical" means and how it's commonly misused are two separate things.
There is no "Tactical" hardware, just "Tactical" training and mindsets.....
I did find that things went better righthanded the top two floors but the cellar was better for a leftie, but that's a different case.
My HD 870s do have short barrels, but they had them before.
Jimbow, what "Tactical" means and how it's commonly misused are two separate things.
There is no "Tactical" hardware, just "Tactical" training and mindsets.....
BarkSlayer
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The best tactical shotgun for me is a Remington 870 because I already have a 12 gauge Wingmaster and I'm familiar with it. I like keeping things as standardized as possible so I only need to know one gun whether I'm at the range in the morning or defending the home front in the middle of the night. As has been said, regardless of which shotgun you choose...practice with it until you know that weapon inside and out.
Mossy 500
I've got a Mossy 500, and I love it. They're are 3 things I don't like about it, The plastic trigger, the trigger assembly/ housing is plastic and it only holds 5 rounds in the magazine tube. But you can but a steel trigger assembly from Brownells and safety too. I've got an 18.5 smooth bore barrel, factory heatshield, Hogue "Tamer" pistol Grip and Forend, a Mesa Tactical 8 Shell "Sureshell" Side saddle and 15 rounds of Hexolit32 2 3/4 Expanding Slugs (The Expand to almost 1 inch and also fragment) on and in the gun, a few boxes of 00 Buck and some hollowpoint slugs. I feel it is the perfect weapon for home defense. I'm not a fan of the 870's safety type, the 500's is much more efficient for me.
I've got a Mossy 500, and I love it. They're are 3 things I don't like about it, The plastic trigger, the trigger assembly/ housing is plastic and it only holds 5 rounds in the magazine tube. But you can but a steel trigger assembly from Brownells and safety too. I've got an 18.5 smooth bore barrel, factory heatshield, Hogue "Tamer" pistol Grip and Forend, a Mesa Tactical 8 Shell "Sureshell" Side saddle and 15 rounds of Hexolit32 2 3/4 Expanding Slugs (The Expand to almost 1 inch and also fragment) on and in the gun, a few boxes of 00 Buck and some hollowpoint slugs. I feel it is the perfect weapon for home defense. I'm not a fan of the 870's safety type, the 500's is much more efficient for me.
Crazy Carl
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This is how I roll. 590A1 with NOS wood furniture from Havlins.
Shoots/points great with the cut-down stock & thick Limbsaver pad. Simple & classy, to me. Everything it needs to be & nothing that it doesn't.
Shoots/points great with the cut-down stock & thick Limbsaver pad. Simple & classy, to me. Everything it needs to be & nothing that it doesn't.