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Top Home Defense Shotguns
Am Shooting Journal ^ | 3/5/2018 | J Hines

Posted on 03/05/2018 6:34:40 AM PST by w1n1

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.

See the rest of this top home defense shotguns here.


TOPICS: Hobbies; Outdoors
KEYWORDS: shotguns
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To: Bloody Sam Roberts

It’s there for a reason. Leave it!


41 posted on 03/05/2018 4:55:55 PM PST by Disambiguator (Keepin' it analog.)
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To: Georgia Girl 2

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.


42 posted on 03/05/2018 5:36:05 PM PST by Hugin (Conservatism without Nationalism is a fraud.)
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To: w1n1

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...


43 posted on 03/05/2018 5:41:38 PM PST by sit-rep
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To: Chode

“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.


44 posted on 03/05/2018 5:49:17 PM PST by Hugin (Conservatism without Nationalism is a fraud.)
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To: Hugin

“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


45 posted on 03/05/2018 5:52:34 PM PST by Lurker (President Trump isn't our last chance. President Trump is THEIR last chance.)
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To: w1n1
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.

46 posted on 03/05/2018 5:54:02 PM PST by SIDENET (Where have you gone, Augusto Pinochet? Our nation turns its lonely eyes to you.)
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To: w1n1

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


47 posted on 03/05/2018 5:56:54 PM PST by savedbygrace
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To: Hugin

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


48 posted on 03/05/2018 6:05:39 PM PST by Chode (You have all of the resources you are going to have. Abandon your illusions and plan accordingly.)
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To: MCF

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


49 posted on 03/05/2018 8:42:49 PM PST by Durus (You can avoid reality, but you cannot avoid the consequences of avoiding reality. Ayn Rand)
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