Whats your Home Defense Shotgun?
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Hi Klaw...
Check this out. They would both be dead, if he took a defensive position. Things can be situational, but you have to be ready to ACT, not REACT.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-3qKkEFOlg
Check this out. They would both be dead, if he took a defensive position. Things can be situational, but you have to be ready to ACT, not REACT.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-3qKkEFOlg
Currently?
I did this "project gun." Mossberg 500 w/handguard-covered 18" Open Cylinder barrel, folding stock/pistol grip, wraparound forearm, shell holder, red light... I much prefer a much simpler setup but this fit a particular niche with a light load of #4 buckshot and is what I have loaded at home (with a snap-cap in the chamber).
I did this "project gun." Mossberg 500 w/handguard-covered 18" Open Cylinder barrel, folding stock/pistol grip, wraparound forearm, shell holder, red light... I much prefer a much simpler setup but this fit a particular niche with a light load of #4 buckshot and is what I have loaded at home (with a snap-cap in the chamber).
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believe it or not these cats are the most viscous little monsters i have ever seen. They could probably strip a steer right down to the bone in under a min or at-least trip up anyone walking in.
I do not have any pictures of mine but i do have this one i bought my mother. Let's just say no one comes in late when the family gets together for the holidays.
I do not have any pictures of mine but i do have this one i bought my mother. Let's just say no one comes in late when the family gets together for the holidays.
TheKlawMan
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Clayman, I looked at that video and wonder what a professional LEO would think, becasue to me it appears that the guy was very lucky that he got away with charging the gunman. I suspect the odds were much better had they let the gun man take the money and leave.
Hi Klawman,
All I'm saying is that each case is different
If he hadn't rushed him, they would both be dead. The bad guy wasn't there for the money.
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All I'm saying is that each case is different
If he hadn't rushed him, they would both be dead. The bad guy wasn't there for the money.
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TheKlawMan
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Clayman, I was wondering about the fact that he didn't wear a mask. Still, the fadt that this time they would have been dead and it turned out that the guy made the right choice in rushing the gunman means what? What were the odds the guy would have left versus snuffing them? Was this one drunk? I wondered that the victim was able to cover that much ground and jump the gunman.
{I should add that I agree with what you said about each case being different. Here, the customer made the right call as it turns out the gun man was a shooter and the customer was able to rush the gun man. I hope the customer doesn't get charged for shooting the bad guy after gaining control of the situation, if that is what happened.}
{I should add that I agree with what you said about each case being different. Here, the customer made the right call as it turns out the gun man was a shooter and the customer was able to rush the gun man. I hope the customer doesn't get charged for shooting the bad guy after gaining control of the situation, if that is what happened.}
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Hey KlawMan,
Happy New Year! The customer was not charged with any crime. Both Illinois and Indiana law enforcement credited him with corrective action. LA Tan gave him $5,000 dollars and lifetime tanning for both him and his wife...I kid you not!
The only thing missing was replacement bullets, but then the gun did not belong to him. Just kidding on that last comment.
PS: The perp commented to the customer' "I don't care, I don't want your money, you know what time it is!"(as in. TIME TO DIE!!)
Happy New Year! The customer was not charged with any crime. Both Illinois and Indiana law enforcement credited him with corrective action. LA Tan gave him $5,000 dollars and lifetime tanning for both him and his wife...I kid you not!
The only thing missing was replacement bullets, but then the gun did not belong to him. Just kidding on that last comment.
PS: The perp commented to the customer' "I don't care, I don't want your money, you know what time it is!"(as in. TIME TO DIE!!)
Gary L. Griffiths
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Chinese copy of Ithaca 37 with ghost ring rear sight. Heavier than original Ithaca, more reliable with double slide bars. Keep it loaded with Nobel Sport LE 00 Buck (12 pellets). 
Gary L. Griffiths
Just bought a savage 350 (Ithaca 37 clone) as a barn gun, 5+1 with a ghost ring. When I get a chance to shoot it I'll let everyone know
I'm actually thinking about a Norinco Ultra 87 (a Remington 870) clone, same reason as the 350.
Why, you may ask; they fit my budget, TBH
Just bought a savage 350 (Ithaca 37 clone) as a barn gun, 5+1 with a ghost ring. When I get a chance to shoot it I'll let everyone know
I'm actually thinking about a Norinco Ultra 87 (a Remington 870) clone, same reason as the 350.
Why, you may ask; they fit my budget, TBH
OscarTurner
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I have a Mossberg 590 12-gauge with 20" barrel, 8+1 of 00 buckshot. Honestly, it shoots great, but it doesn't handle well. It would be my 3rd choice (3rd is far from last) for an HD situation.
The two or three occasions that had me grabbing a firearm for a possible HD situation (I think they all turned out to be cats loose in the house) I grabbed my Marlin 1894CS in .357 mag. I have more range time with the Marlin than any other firearm. In fact I took my first deer with it this fall. It is my "cold dead hands" gun and, therefore, primary HD.
I do have a youngster in the house now so my first concern would be getting him in his mother's arms, which would mean exiting the bedroom. So a handgun might be a better choice all around.
The two or three occasions that had me grabbing a firearm for a possible HD situation (I think they all turned out to be cats loose in the house) I grabbed my Marlin 1894CS in .357 mag. I have more range time with the Marlin than any other firearm. In fact I took my first deer with it this fall. It is my "cold dead hands" gun and, therefore, primary HD.
I do have a youngster in the house now so my first concern would be getting him in his mother's arms, which would mean exiting the bedroom. So a handgun might be a better choice all around.
kristop64089
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I keep a Remington 870 Police w/Speedfeed, on the wall, cruiser ready. I keep it loaded, alternating shot then slugs.
I sleep with a G29SF next to my bed, stoked with 9 rounds of Black Talon.
I sleep with a G29SF next to my bed, stoked with 9 rounds of Black Talon.
Mike Irwin
Staff
My home shotgun very well may get an upgrade when the new Keltec double-magazine bullpup reaches the market.
If it's decently priced and reliable, I'm going to pick one up.
If it's decently priced and reliable, I'm going to pick one up.
OscarTurner
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Correction
I erroneously identified my Mossberg as a 590 while it is actually a 500 Persuader. However, I still don't like it very much for HD. I'm going to try it with a standard stock on it before I sell it. I bought it used and is already had this stock installed and I don't think its original. For me, the advantage of having the safety on the rear goes out the window when you put a pistol grip stock on a Mossberg because it can no longer be easily accessed by my thumb.
I erroneously identified my Mossberg as a 590 while it is actually a 500 Persuader. However, I still don't like it very much for HD. I'm going to try it with a standard stock on it before I sell it. I bought it used and is already had this stock installed and I don't think its original. For me, the advantage of having the safety on the rear goes out the window when you put a pistol grip stock on a Mossberg because it can no longer be easily accessed by my thumb.
My HD Shotguns
Right now I am currently using a FNH-USA Self Loading Police loaded with Winchester Ranger SXT 00 Buck. My pump is a Remington 870 Expresd Magnum wiyh a Surefire fore end light. The SLP has a streamlight M3 on the factory rail.
My bump in the night handgun is FNH-USA FNP-45 with a Surefire X200.
Right now I am currently using a FNH-USA Self Loading Police loaded with Winchester Ranger SXT 00 Buck. My pump is a Remington 870 Expresd Magnum wiyh a Surefire fore end light. The SLP has a streamlight M3 on the factory rail.
My bump in the night handgun is FNH-USA FNP-45 with a Surefire X200.
I doubt that a shotgun having two slide bars instead of one necessarily makes it "more reliable". There have been more than a few shotguns that have been proven reliable with just one: the Winchester Model 97s and 12s come to mind. I don't even think twin side bars necessarily makes a shotgun operate more "smoothly". All that said, two side bars probably lends a degree of side to side stability when the shotgun is being operated and might be considered a plus for that reason.
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DanThaMan1776
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Mossberg 590A1 loaded with snap caps and a bayonet
But seriously.. the bayonet joke aside I use 00 Buck. I have been reading about the effectiveness of #1 Buck and the benefits of it versus 00 so i'll probably switch to that when I get around to buying a few boxes.
But seriously.. the bayonet joke aside I use 00 Buck. I have been reading about the effectiveness of #1 Buck and the benefits of it versus 00 so i'll probably switch to that when I get around to buying a few boxes.