I’ve got a low-end 9mm I use for general home defense. It really kicks hard; harder than any 9mm I’ve used. But I’m quite accurate with it, so it’s on duty when I’m sleeping.
But the manufacturer only recommends certain brands; very limited. Federal is one of them so that’s what I go with.
Also have a brand new Mossberg 12-gauge that I haven’t fired. It was on sale one day when I had cash in my pocket. 25% off and $110 (at least) less than their lowest price. Had resurrected my career (at the wrong place) so the cash jumped out of my pocket and was gone within about 35 seconds of seeing the price, LOL.
I’ve got a Mossberg Maverick, dirt cheap from Walmart a few years ago and couldn’t pass it up. Put an ATI top folding stock on it (it has a trigger guard safety) and saddle for extra shells. Fits nicely in a Prince double racket carrying case.
A feature I like on it is the `second safety’ on the left side of the gun, behind the trigger guard & under the serial number, that you have to push to rack the slide.
Someone who doesn’t know about it, and maybe shouldn’t be using it, won’t be able to chamber a shell.