HD:Short shucking pump or FTF/FTE semi-auto?

[shortwave]

Pump will be more likely, only because it requires more interface with the human operator...

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Pistols are better HD/SD weapons circularly

Although it would be another debate as it's not part of the OP's thread, Don't know that I totally agree with that statement.

 

[oldguy870]

I have had a lot of time behind both pumps and semi shotguns.

I have to agree. The user is the weak link with a pump. Under stress, even the Magpul guys can screw up cycling their weapon. I saw this on tape once.

However, I choose the 870 as my home defense weapon for two reasons:

1. With either platform, malfunctions will be rare for a trained user.

2. A pump shortcycle is easier to fix in a fighting situation over a semiauto malfunction. When a good semi malfunctions (rare), the gun is out of action longer.

 

[checkmyswag]

Decided on the pump due to it not being ammo sensitive. Looking at shooting a vast variety of loads including light and reduced recoil loads and pumps don't care what they are cycling unlike autos.