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Posted on 09/25/2020 1:32:25 PM PDT by NTHockey

I want to buy a home defense shotgun and I would appreciate FR input. I’ve always been more of a rifle and pistol person. What say y’all to a senior citizen buying a shotgun for the first time. Is Mossberg Shockmaster or Roadblocker a good choice.


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141 posted on 09/25/2020 11:29:57 PM PDT by wardaddy (I applaud Jim Robinson for his comments on the Southern Monuments decision ...thank you run the tra)
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To: Colorado Doug

Single action revolvers are more reliable than semi auto pistols. Does not mean I would want one in a gun fight.


142 posted on 09/26/2020 1:16:43 AM PDT by Red in Blue PA (You can vote your way into socialism, but you have to shoot your way out.)
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To: gundog

Interesting, i just looked that up and it does appear the SKS was originally a Soviet design, before the Chinese flooded the market with all the clones. Makes sense though. Thanks a lot for the info.


143 posted on 09/26/2020 7:06:40 AM PDT by Golden Eagle (Alabama, do not trust Jeff Sessions. He let our Country down. - President Donald Trump)
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To: wardaddy

Those look really nice, and the prices have come way down from where they were when it first came out. Like way down to where I’m interested. Is there a way to mount a forward grip or other under barrel accessories easily? I can only find one picture of one modded like that anywhere, which may be a custom rig, but for me that can really help with control in rapid fire scenarios. Thanks.


144 posted on 09/26/2020 7:17:23 AM PDT by Golden Eagle (Alabama, do not trust Jeff Sessions. He let our Country down. - President Donald Trump)
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To: Red in Blue PA
Single action revolvers are more reliable than semi auto pistols. Does not mean I would want one in a gun fight.

The best gun to have in a gunfight is one that will shoot. While your SDS Imports Lynx 12 semi auto looks like a fun toy or even a decent defensive weapon if you can seek cover and have spent time dialing it in but the fact remains that they do seem to occasionally suffer from a failure to feed problem. One also needs to fiddle with the gas pressures to make it feed more reliably with different loads. The poster is a first time shotgun user and this is not a good choice for a weapon that he can depend on, no matter what. It looks like a fun shotgun to play with and I might get one but your Lynx 12 is not what the poster needs despite its tacticool look .

145 posted on 09/26/2020 9:30:18 AM PDT by Colorado Doug (Now I know how the Indians felt to be sold out for a few beads and trinkets)
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To: Golden Eagle; Squantos

There’s a lot of add ons available ...it’s essentially an AR platform

Man they shoot easy

It’s not like an Auto5 smacking your shoulder


146 posted on 09/26/2020 10:13:05 AM PDT by wardaddy (I applaud Jim Robinson for his comments on the Southern Monuments decision ...thank you run the tra)
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To: NTHockey

For later study.


147 posted on 09/26/2020 5:53:07 PM PDT by matthew fuller (No more Fox News- it's now SOROS/FOX As The World Turns.....)
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To: wardaddy

Buy TWO (2) Rem Marine Magnum 870’s (MM870’a) with a Paradigm Gator Choke using #5 turkey loads ....... keep it clean of “accessories” .

Senior Citizen Recliner gun and Bedroom Gun .. Backlight all your points of entry to silhouette your targets, sit on the floor to shoot so ya don’t wing the grand kids in the next room .....

The #5 Turkey load won’t leave the confines of a brick and stick house 99% of the time if ya have to shoot in suburbia .

The best “shotgun” is a reliable and tested AR Pistol using M855 green tip for my needs. KISS principal is key for self defense .

Stay Safe !


148 posted on 09/28/2020 10:17:39 AM PDT by Squantos (Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet ...)
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To: EQAndyBuzz

Great choice !!


149 posted on 09/28/2020 10:18:33 AM PDT by Squantos (Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet ...)
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150 posted on 09/28/2020 10:21:32 AM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: NTHockey

My 2 Mossberg 500s riot and my 930 semi with ghost rings. 4 buckshot or homemade nastys


151 posted on 09/28/2020 1:18:42 PM PDT by ezo4
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To: TexasGator

Matt, izzat you?

CC


152 posted on 09/29/2020 1:19:40 AM PDT by Celtic Conservative (My cats are more amusing than 200 channels worth of TV.)
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To: BookmanTheJanitor

About 100 rounds. Took it out this last weekend ... such a fun shotgun. Got the attention of everyone at the range.


153 posted on 09/29/2020 6:26:19 AM PDT by RainMan (CW2 ... time to kick the Democrats asses AGAIN.)
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To: NTHockey

Bkmk


154 posted on 09/29/2020 3:38:59 PM PDT by leaning conservative (snow coming, school cancelled, yayyyyyyyyy!!!!!!)
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To: Pocketdoor
I've a Mossberg Ulti-Mag 12 gauged,,,Turkey gun

Hell of a gun...

155 posted on 09/29/2020 3:43:38 PM PDT by Osage Orange (TRUMP!!!)
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To: Pocketdoor
I've a Mossberg Ulti-Mag 12 gauged,,,Turkey gun

Hell of a gun...

156 posted on 09/29/2020 3:46:16 PM PDT by Osage Orange (TRUMP!!!)
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To: NTHockey
I've got 2 870s and 3 Mouseburgers. If you want the BEST, get an ATI Bulldog, They're sold out right now, which says a lot, but they'll be back after the elecion, or shotguns won't matter much. And they're seni-auto. Bulldog. Now go here.


157 posted on 10/08/2020 12:53:24 PM PDT by archy (Since we never got President Patton, we'll have to make do with President Trump.)
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To: dsc
Any thoughts about whom I should contact to see about ordering one?

You might consider making the purchase in person during a short visit to Wyoming,

158 posted on 10/08/2020 12:57:14 PM PDT by archy (Since we never got President Patton, we'll have to make do with President Trump.)
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To: NTHockey

My go to’s are Remington 870 20 gauge and a Taurus Judge which shoots a .410 round. My Taurus is loaded with #6 shot. Five rounds make for 2,000+ pellets.

My wife cannot support the weight of the 870 but is very comfortable with the Taurus.


159 posted on 10/08/2020 1:03:10 PM PDT by Texas resident (Remember in November)
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To: Colorado Doug
If you need a bayonet, you have failed at owning a shotgun

Nah, Consider the Military Trench and Riot guns. By nature of its bulky ammo, the shotgun is a low-capacity weapon, suited okay for defence or opening the ball, but not for really sustained work. In which case, get a friend with as belt-fed.

160 posted on 10/08/2020 1:03:20 PM PDT by archy (Since we never got President Patton, we'll have to make do with President Trump.)
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