I am not a fan, but there is little doubt it has been a wildly successful firearm due to the unique characteristics.
I have put about 40 rounds through it - both shotgun and pistol and it does not seem to do either very well. It has a brutal trigger out of the box and the ergonomics make it an unlikely choice for carry.
The one role where it has an argument is last ditch home defense (nightstand gun) weapon. However, there is only ONE firearm to possess to protect the interior of your home and that is full sized shotgun. My load of choice is non-magnum #4 shot.
Agreed, my Mossberg is beside my bed. Though my first two shells are 7/8 Oz slugs. I figure if I’m shooting at an intruder, I’ll be shooting past my dog that’ll be mauling him. Don’t want to hit her with stray shot. After the first shot though, I expect the dog to run for the hills.:-) Next two are #1 buck. There’s also a full size 1911 on the nightstand. Its nice to have choices. Wife has my AR on her side...