akirby Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Thinking about a shotgun for home defense. The 2 leading candidates are: Mossberg 500 Remington 870 Thinking 20 gauge pump with a short barrel (18-22"). Thoughts/suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I have a Mossberg and have had no issues with it and wouldn't hesitate to buy another. I don't shoot it a lot, but when I do, it functions perfectly. When buying a shotgun for home defense, the most important thing is that it functions as it should when you need it. Mine is a 12 gauge, though. Personally, I would go with a 12 gauge for the extra firepower. Plus, if you take it out to shoot skeet, the bruises a 12 gauge leaves are much more manly than those of a 20 gauge! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 If it was just for me a 12 gauge would be ok, but I think a 20 gauge would be lighter and easier to control for the wife. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 If it was just for me a 12 gauge would be ok, but I think a 20 gauge would be lighter and easier to control for the wife. Yeah, that's a good point. You should probably get one of each then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLPRacing Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I'm a big fan of the Remington 870. For home protection & skeet shooting, I'd prefer the 20ga over 12ga and avoid the manly bruises. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 Yeah, that's a good point. You should probably get one of each then. I will need something to go in the gun rack in my 77 F100.......... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 My dad has 2 870s and both are really nice. They're not all that unwieldy to handle. My wife is all of 5' 4" and has no problems with the newer one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackHorse Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 I have a Mossberg 590 military spec. It's complete with bayonet lug, heat shroud and 8 slug capacity. Great shotgun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 I have a Mossberg 590 military spec. It's complete with bayonet lug, heat shroud and 8 slug capacity. Great shotgun. That's some serious weaponry there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackHorse Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 That's some serious weaponry there! Yes, I feel a great swell of pity for the poor soul that comes to my house looking for trouble. lol The heat shroud works great. I can put 20 or 30 rounds through it in a matter of a minute or two and just grab the gun by the barrel with no worry of burns. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Yes, I feel a great swell of pity for the poor soul that comes to my house looking for trouble. lol The heat shroud works great. I can put 20 or 30 rounds through it in a matter of a minute or two and just grab the gun by the barrel with no worry of burns. But the bruise on the shoulder will last for days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal50 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 My full size gun is a Remington 11-87 police , my packer is a 10 1/2" barrel Winchester ( class 3 ) with choke tubes , back bored barrel and tritium night sight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pakmak Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 12 ga Mossberg 500 with 20 inch barrel. Loaded with 3 bird shot and 3 slugs (just in case the first 3 don't send the message). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Stuart Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Shotgun is Must needed item for home defence.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Wojcik Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Shotgun is the best bet for most people. I have my Sig P229 40 cal for home defense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transitman Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 (edited) I have a Remington 870 with a 20" barrel and it's a good size and length for in the house in tight situations. I also have a Glock Model 27 40 cal for the night stand and what I carried when I had a permit. Edited December 2, 2016 by transitman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 I have a Remington 870 with a 20" barrel and it's a good size and length for in the house in tight situations. I also have a Glock Model 27 40 cal for the night stand and what I carried when I had a permit. I also have a Glock 27 that I use for concealed carry. I do wish it was a little more concealable though. Nevertheless a great gun. And you can never go wrong with an 870. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blksn8k2 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 My recommendation would be the 870. It may be a little more expensive than the Mossberg but you get what you pay for. I bought a new 500 once that I tried to use for hunting and was not impressed. However, I suppose the rattling slide bars could be an intimidating sound to a ne'er-do-well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Remington is the only way to go...seeing as their factory is less than 20 miles from where I live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swine77 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Rossi Circuit Judge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie302 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Has anybody used a Mossberg 500 tactical? Am concerned it might be tough on the wrists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfsysop Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 .38 sp in bed side, 12 gauge pump with pistol grip near enough. Kimber .45 if they are really dumb a Red Jacket custom AK. The .38 is small and fitted with crimson trace laser grips for my wife, hollow points so they don't go through to the neighbors. Defender 1200 is buckshot and slugs. Hope things never get bad enough to need the kimber or the AK but all it would take is a few days of food shortages...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ctsuperduty Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Moss 930. I know there are those that will say the racking of a pump will be all that is needed to scare away would be bad guy, but seeing as wife is involved, and god forbid it is ever needed rational thought goes out the window for most so why add an action of having to remember to pump it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefduane Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Mossberg Maverick 88 with an ATI folding stock. Nebo iProTec LG220 LED barrel light for nighttime use. Yes, the slides rattle a bit but if I'm having to walk thru my house looking for a bad guy, that is the least of my worries. CA Undercover .38 Special w/ Ruger ARX HD ammo is my bedside table weapon. Charles Evans 12g O/U full/modified for clays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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