[Vendome]

Just get a Mossberg 500 with dual barrels.

It’s cheaper and very reliable.

Police departments and the military use it.

The barrel you care about is 18.5” and if you want to install the longer barrel for hunting it’s as simple as turning a a screw by hand.

They can be had from Big5 for less than $300 when they are on sale.

They accept all loads in 2 3/4 and 3 inch rounds.

I personally use the 2 3/4 rounds as there is no demonstrable difference in performance for home defense.

[Salamander]

Got my vote.

[but I gotta brace myself against something or the recoil will knock me down]....LOL

[SIDENET]

Just get a Mossberg 500 with dual barrels. It’s cheaper and very reliable. Police departments and the military use it. The barrel you care about is 18.5” and if you want to install the longer barrel for hunting it’s as simple as turning a a screw by hand. They can be had from Big5 for less than $300 when they are on sale.

This is good advice. I've seen those specials at Big 5 many times. Not a bad deal.

Personally, my shotgun of choice is the Mossberg 590a1. I just love its parkerized finish, ported barrel, rifle sights, and the M9 bayonet that is included with it.