Home defense shotgun

[L Vizinat]

Im looking for a good home defense shotgun, for a reasonable cost. Beat opinions please.

 

[falshooter]

Should post this in the marketplace sub forum

 

[Fugum]

For a home defense shotgun, I think it'd be hard to beat a Remington 870 or Mossberg 500. They're inexpensive, dependable, and easy to find used. Tons of options for upgrading/customizing

 

[fng]

Im looking for a good home defense shotgun, for a reasonable cost. Beat opinions please.

870P or Mossy 590A1, best for the buck, flip a coin...or if youre willing to spend..Benelli M4 is what you seek..

 

[Jstudz220]

You can’t beat a Mossberg Maverick 88 for $200. You’d be hard pressed to find a better option at that price.

 

[Evil Zim]

I agree with the recommendation of the Maverick 88…. Picked up one new during Katrina ( for $130 back then) and can’t say enough good things. Also, lot of options out there for it.

 

[falshooter]

1201FP 12 GA 20"

Beretta 1201FP 12 GA 20" for sale from Kings Online.

www.kingsfirearmsonline.com

 

[southerncanuck]

If you're near my shop in Mandeville, I've got a brand new CZ 612 Home Defense pump for $220

 

[Magdump]

Pretty much any 12 or 20ga pump gun that is proven. As others have said, Mossberg 500/Maverick 88 will serve you well. The 20” barreled 8 shot or the 18.5” barreled 6 shot are both formidable in the right hands. I actually prefer the shorter one in the house. The Mavericks run under $250 at Academy every day. I do not recommend the pistol grip version for home defense, but they make nice truck guns.

 

[SVT Bansheeman]

A cheap maverick 88. Check your local pawn shops and you may get lucky. I'd also recommend getting a basic one with a stock, NO pistol grip.

Edit* I guess a better way to out it find a cheap reliable pump shotgun. To me it's all the same. I'm not brand bias. I don't need mossberg's tang safety on their 500 series nor the thicker (heavier) receiver on their 490 models.

If you aren't sure, go take a defensive shotgun class once yours is set up how you want. I took one and it showed me how terrible my set up and my skills were/are

I also don't like bird's head grip on Shockwaves. That's why mine is now a SBS.

 

[IlivnDaBoot!]

I also echo the same sentiments on the Maverick 88 in 18.5". However, I chose to use the Fab defense M4 collapsible stock on mine due to a issue where my right wrist has a bone out of place and have to use AR style grip.

 

[john17427]

If you're near my shop in Mandeville, I've got a brand new CZ 612 Home Defense pump for $220

I love CZ anything, and a lot of quality and bang for the buck at that price.

 

[Manimal]

Any 20ga that goes "bang" every time you pull the trigger. If you get it and never plan to shoot it go with a 20ga Semi-Auto, if you practice once or twice a year go with a pump or semi. Women can shoot a 20ga, but a 12ga scares an shakes the hell out of many, get something they can grab with confidence.

 

[jnl7613]

I just picked up a Maverick 88 Cruiser at Academy. Cool looking gun. I haven't shot it yet.

 

[dbrepro]

Nobody's mentioned it, but how about a bullpup. I've got a Black Aces semi-auto. It's reliable, easy to handle, full length barrel in a short overall length that's easy to maneuver. The optic's on a riser because I can't bend my neck down. The recoil pad is to give extra LOP for my long arms. I use 5 round magazines for the compactness, but there are 10 round and drums available. With a semi, I don't have to remember to pump in a new round or worry about short stroking.