Top Home Defense Shotguns

Am Shooting Journal ^ | 3/5/2018 | J Hines

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Shotguns have always been a major firearm used in hunting and home defense. They are versatile in hunting and you can choose the loads and chokes.

For home defense lately, the innovation of magazine fed seems to be the craze among gun enthusiasts.
Here are top 5 shotguns to look at for home defense.

• Remington 870 shotgun
  Historically the 870 have played a huge role for the military and law enforcement as the go to shotgun.
  This new 870 version comes with a short barrel and a detachable box magazine. With the quick reload capability its a big eye opener for consumer.
• Mossberg 590 Shockwave
  Though it looks like a shorty shotgun, its classified as a "firearm" per the Gun Control Act (GCA) but not a class 3/NFA firearm. Ok, here’s the features:
  The Shockwave Raptor bird’s head pistol grip is uniquely shaped to minimize felt recoil. Includes all the features that have made Mossberg pump-actions the choice for millions worldwide: ambidextrous safety, dual extractors, positive steel-to-steel lockup, twin action bars, and a smooth operating anti-jam elevator. Gotta say it may the perfect shotgun to have for close quarter inside the home, very maneuverable.

See the rest of this top home defense shotguns here.

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[Hugin]

The only difference between a 500 and 590 is how the barrel is attached. On a 500 it’s easier to change barrels, on a 590 it’s easier to disassemble the tube magazine for cleaning. If you plan on using it for things other than defense, a 500 is a slightly better choice, if it’s only for defense a 590 is better.

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ive always been a little shy placing a shotgun in the top of this list... you really gotta keep in mind you have to clean up the mess afterwards... i dont know about you, but id rather not have to clean every wall in the house... js...

[Hugin]

“personally i prefer a pistol as primary but have you ever heard a pistol fired indoors? believe me, it’s LOUD!!!”

Comedian Bill Burr has a bit about picking a 22 pistol for self defense, and being mocked by his gun guy friends. His answer is if someone breaks into his bedroom and he misses in the dark with a 44 mag he’s going to be deaf and blind for the second shot. It’s a fair point.

[Lurker]

“The only difference between a 500 and 590 is how the barrel is attached. On a 500 it’s easier to change barrels,”

Interesting. I’ve got a 500A with a 16 inch barrel and ghost ring sights. It came like that stock from the factory. It’s a great shotgun for the price.

L

[SIDENET]

I have a 1959 Winchester Model 12 riot gun (original, not cut down), a Mossberg 590a1, and a Rock Island M5.

That being said, my go-to gun for HD is my S&W Model 65 .357 with a 4-inch barrel.

I'm a revolver guy through and through.

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https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mossberg_Maverick

[Chode]

i’ve heard it, funny as hell... and he was outdoors!

[Durus]

Honestly a shotgun isn’t my first choice, but if I’m going to grab one that’s the one I’ll grab.