Archive for February 3rd, 2010
self-defense shotguns
What is the best self defense shotgun?
I need something thats going to stay in the house. What are some good models, as well as what are some desireable features needed in a self defense shotgun?
The only shotgun to consider for home defense is the Mossberg 500…… Benelli’s are over-engineerd and expensive, H&R Pardner pumps are Chinese junk based on the Remington 870 and the 870 has reliability issues in a gunfight….. The new Winchesters, Charles daly defense and Stoeger defense models have absolutely no track record with police departments or the military……
The best in the world is the Mossberg 590 – But its a bit too heavy duty for the house if you ask me… If your not knocking down doors in downtown Afghanistan then those are a bit overkill…. The Mossberg 500 12 guage defense models are fine…..
I own them all, 870’s, 590’s, 500’s, 930SPX’s, and many many others….. The 500 is perfectly fine….
Some will blather on about the Remington 870… Ignore them… Here are the technical details as to why the Mossberg 500 shotguns are better…..
http://jth8260.tripod.com/870.html
Desirable features?…. Almost NONE!…. I don’t know if you are aware of this but there has been this tactical craze lately that’s gotten out of hand to the point of ridiculousness….
Just a plain basic model like these are all you need……
http://www.mossberg.com/images/Mossberg_Guns/930/NEW/50577.jpg
http://www.mossberg.com/images/Mossberg_Guns/930/NEW/50411.jpg
If the best will only do then these basic model 590s are nice…
http://www.mossberg.com/images/Mossberg_Guns/930/NEW/50645.jpg
http://www.mossberg.com/images/Mossberg_Guns/930/NEW/51410.jpg
Avoid pistol grips, flashlight holders, lazer pointers, collapsible stocks, bayonets, Air, cruise and tilt….
Just basic shotgun and learn how to use it….
I own them all and the best are the Mossberg 12 guage pumps… Take a look at some of my shotguns here…. I’ve tried them all……
http://www.dystopiat.com/Goffpics/guns/DSCN0707.JPG
