oneounceload
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In terms of simplicity, a single shot, followed by a double gun are far more simple and reliable, after that, a semi is as reliable as a pump with one less action required on the part of the user in a high-stress situation
home defense shotgun ideas
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In terms of simplicity, a single shot, followed by a double gun are far more simple and reliable, after that, a semi is as reliable as a pump with one less action required on the part of the user in a high-stress situation
Double barrel guns are the best option in my opinion. I've got a Stoegor and love it. Very simple in a stressful situation, Not many parts to fail, and 2 shots. Contrary to popular belief, there is a very little chance of getting into a gun fight and that 8 round tube gun isnt needed. It's really just slowing you down. Plus if you were to need that second shot, you've got to pump it. While a double barrel just needs an extra pull of the trigger.
A H&R Pardner Pump Protector. 18 1/2" Barrel, 5 rounds.
I was looking around town for a shogun. A 12 gauge, with a short barrel, not for hunting or skeet shooting. Just a Plain Jane type with nothing too fancy. I wanted a 5-6 round capacity and a minimum sort of tactical features. I’d run into a few Remington 870’s but the $359.00 Price Tag wasn’t want I wanted to spend. So I started doing some research. It’s a clone.
stubbyone50
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You're missing the best part about a pump for home defense. If you find someone sneaking around your house and they hear the action on your 870 cycle, more than likely it will change their mind about being there. If you touch one off in the air and they hear you cycle it, they will know you're ready for more. With an auto or double you don't get the same audible message that says "there's more where that came from", and would probably keep you from having to shoot somebody. Ever notice in the movies or tv that the sound effect of a pump shotgun is used often when the gun being pulled isn't a pump, or even a shotgun for that matter. It's because even "non-gun" people know what that sound means.
You're missing the best part about a pump for home defense. If you find someone sneaking around your house and they hear the action on your 870 cycle, more than likely it will change their mind about being there. If you touch one off in the air and they hear you cycle it, they will know you're ready for more. With an auto or double you don't get the same audible message that says "there's more where that came from", and would probably keep you from having to shoot somebody. Ever notice in the movies or tv that the sound effect of a pump shotgun is used often when the gun being pulled isn't a pump, or even a shotgun for that matter. It's because even "non-gun" people know what that sound means.
Rampant_Colt
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I suggest a 20ga autoloader like the Remington 11/87 youth compact:
http://www.remington.com/products/f.../model-11-87-sportsman-compact-synthetic.aspx
It weighs 6-1/2 pounds, 21" barrel isn't too unwieldy, and 20ga autoloaders typically have very light recoil--even with 2-3/4" buck
http://www.remington.com/products/f.../model-11-87-sportsman-compact-synthetic.aspx
It weighs 6-1/2 pounds, 21" barrel isn't too unwieldy, and 20ga autoloaders typically have very light recoil--even with 2-3/4" buck
oneounceload
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I doubt it - most girls/women today carry a purse that weighs more than a loaded 870 with a mag extension and a fully loaded side saddle...........
Gunplummer
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I have to go with WVgunner. A single shot or double break-open gun. Easy to handle and easy to operate, even in the dark under stress. I know of one woman that jammed an 870 panicking to load it.
rottieman33
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Saiga 12. I got 4 10 round mags all filled. So 40 rounds of ammo and only take me about 2-3 seconds to change mags. And also got a 20 round drum.
Addicted2Shooting
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That is bad ! 