Defense: Pump illegal, so: Second Hand Mossberg 9200 Semi or Baikal Coach Gun?

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Para Bellum

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Pump Guns are illegal where I live so I have the following choice:

For a CQB defense gun up to 10yds:

- Baikal Coach Gun for EUR 390,-

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or

- a hardly used Second hand Mossberg 9200 18" parkerized Semi Auto for EUR 490,-

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I intend to keep the gun loaded and ready for years.
Thank you for your time and thought.
PB
 
You can have a semi auto, but no pump? Wow, simply wow.

I would go with the 9200 no questions asked. However, Id hunt around for an 100 or 11-87 first.
 
reliability is my main concern

You can have a semi auto, but no pump? Wow, simply wow.
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Yes that is weird but true. We had a time when the pump shotgun was the favorite tool in a serious of bank robberies. Our politicians found it smart to ban these "bad bad guns". Makes no sense at all, I know.

My main conern is reliability. I don't really expect a defense-situation to requrie more than two 00 Buck shots. If yo, there still is a Glock I carry 24/7.

So the Mossberg 9200 would only be an option if I don't have to worry about it to jam with 00 Buck loads or slugs.
 
In my experience, the 9200 is a very reliable gun. I prefer the Remingtons, based solely on personal preference. I would take the Mossberg over any Baikal product, but thats me.
 
I'm wow over that semi/pump thing too.
Like I think some country you can have a suppressor no problem but no semi-rifles. Australia is it?
 
I second the side by side...

Had problems with my Browning Auto-5 on Saturday out skeet shooting. It's something that has been corrected, but man it's a confidence killer when you pull the trigger and nothing happens.

You should never have that problem with a side by side, and if you need more than two trigger pulls of buck shot, you're in really, really deep S.
 
I'd go with the 9200. Is it an "A" model? A's are heavier duty use. They were originally designed for the DEA as a "jungle gun" for use against the drug running insurgents in Columbia. I thing the FBI had some too. There were a lot of the plain 9200's made in many finishes and barrel configurations.
All 9200 production has ceased at Mossberg. It's an excellent light autoloader that feeds about anything.
The reason I choose an auto over the SxS is capacity. If you are facing multiple invaders, as in a home invasion, capacity is king.
You will need to shoot whatever you buy. Practice is everything.
Learn to clean often. A sitting weapon gathers dust and oil gels if left long enough. Not to mention the rust problem.

Good luck with whatever you buy and great shooting.
 
I'll take that semi auto any day also. Mine is a Beretta, . . . holds 3 ea # 4 buck, . . . 2 00 buck, . . . and 2 slugs, . . . in that order. Stands ready at all times to do its job.

I've never personally done it, . . . but I'm told the action is fast enough to have all seven empties in the air at the same time. That's a lot of lead flying.

Again, . . . my vote is for the Mossberg.

May God bless,
Dwight
 
If you do choose a side-by-side, you may want to consider one without external hammers. Otherwise, I think I personally would vote for the semi-auto. Good luck whatever you choose! :)
 
I'd take the semi just because of more available rounds without reloading.

Like I think some country you can have a suppressor no problem but no semi-rifles. Australia is it?
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Think that's screwy? In WA state, you can own a suppressor, but it is against the law to mount it and use it...
 
decided: Coach Gun + No. 1 Buckshot

Thanks folks,

I decided today and finally bought a 12ga coach gun with 20" barrels and external cocking levers for the job (Baikal 43). It felt best in my hands and the 99.99% reliability of the fast second shot, i.e. two independent barrels, triggers and hammers finally convinced me. And: Both barrels fired equals or even tops a whole magazine from a machine gun. If that doesn't help, I'd still have my 9mm loaded with 16 EMBs..

I'll load the coach-gun with antimony hardened #1 Buckshot.
Here's the reason why I prefer #1 buckshot over 00 or 000:
http://www.firearmstactical.com/briefs10.htm

and, here's the little gun:

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Nice choice! What it lacks in ammo capacity, it makes up for in class. Will surely be more of a great conversation peice than an auto as well.
 
I feel you made a poor choice.

However, good luck, and make sure and practice with what you have. That is the biggest piece of the puzzle.
 
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