Recommended home protection shotgun

fisharmor said:
I took a 500 tactical in trade last year and got rid of it before I even shot it.
There's no way to put this nicely: it's a fucking retarded configuration.

First, the action release is behind the trigger guard. Perfect for working it with your middle finger if you have a monte carlo stock. If you have a pistol grip, it means that you need to shove your fingernail up on it just right. This means you have to look at it - otherwise you're feeling around for something which is right next to the bang switch.

Second, the safety is on top of the receiver. Perfect for working it with your thumb with a monte carlo. If you have a pistol grip, it means you need to take your hand off the grip entirely and swivel it up on top of the gun to work it.

Bottom line is someone took a pretty awesome control system and slapped a pistol grip on it, and given the fact that it renders the gun pretty unusable, it means the only reason they did it was to attract rubes who think a pistol grip makes it mroe awesomr!! than an old fashioned wood furniture piece.

If you want a tactical configuration, go with the Remington 870. They didn't break the damned thing in the process of making theirs.
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You, just earned a +rep.
 
I personally think a Remington 870 is a better choice than the Mossberg 500. It has just as many cheap and available mods, the safety is a push button slide switch on the trigger assembly which is easy to find and use by feel. The same for the action realease which is also on the trigger assembly. Other than that, price, reliability and customization options are virtually identical for both models. I recently traded in my Remington 870 and two side by sides for a Benelli Super Black Eagle Semi-auto. Why have 3 different guns when I could have one that does it all!

REMINGTON 870 TACTICAL CONFIGURATION
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Notice the little round button behind the trigger... That is the safety.
See the little triangular button in front of the trigger guard? That is the action release.
 
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Well, first off, any "shotgun" is better than no shotgun lol. I would recommend any of the "major brands" with a 18.5 or 20" cylinder bore barrel and buckshot. I use a Remington 870M 12 gauge with a 18.5" cylinder barrel and Remington 000 buckshot for the farm. Don't forget the Limbsavor pad if you're shooting 3" shells ;)
 
AFPVet said:
Well, first off, any "shotgun" is better than no shotgun lol. I would recommend any of the "major brands" with a 18.5 or 20" cylinder bore barrel and buckshot. I use a Remington 870M 12 gauge with a 18.5" cylinder barrel and Remington 000 buckshot for the farm. Don't forget the Limbsavor pad if you're shooting 3" shells ;)
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Improved Cyl ? I have a skeet choke for my Browning that is opened up a bit more than my improved cyl , I use it to hunt quail with , I like it .I put the modified in if duck hunting because of the steel shot , in the old days with the lead , I used the Full. :) I still have my favorite duck,goose , fox single shot, thirty inch barrel , full choke, Excel 12 ga from my youngster days . My Grandfather bought it out of a Wards catalog for 9 bucks before 1920. It is beautiful.
 
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oyarde said:
Improved Cyl ? I have a skeet choke for my Browning that is opened up a bit more than my improved cyl , I use it to hunt quail with , I like it .I put the modified in if duck hunting because of the steel shot , in the old days with the lead , I used the Full. :) I still have my favorite duck,goose , fox single shot Excel 12 ga from my youngster days . My Grandfather bought it out of a Wards catalog for 9 bucks before 1920.
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Nice!
 
Remington Model 870

I've never had a problem with it.
Ofcourse if you interested in pistol grips and folding stocks, etc. you can always customize it later. ;)

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If you just want to look like a bad ass, might I suggest:

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Lol Akimbo 1887's on MW2 was awesome....hahahhaa

xFiFtyOnE said:
Remington Model 870

I've never had a problem with it.
Ofcourse if you interested in pistol grips and folding stocks, etc. you can always customize it later. ;)

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If you just want to look like a bad ass, might I suggest:

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You claim to have never fired a SG, so do this first ... Find a way to get some experience with a 12 or 20 gauge, then move on to these questions.

How much do you plan to shoot this SG ?
Will anyone else be shooting it, if the need should occur ?
How proficient are you with other firearms ?

Let's start there ... I need more information to help with this decision.
It sucks watching people make a purchase based on another persons preference, and then having them tell you they can't handle the firearm, can't deal with the maintenance, etcetera, etcetera.

A pump SG is a fine weapon, but a semi-auto might suit you better ... It really depends on you, and your loved ones.
Translation = A pump sucks, if you don't shoot it enough to instinctively remember to rack it for the next round.
 
I've done a little research and am planning to get a Mossburg Super Bantam 20 gauge for mine. It should be enough to stop an intruder, I can get a shorter stock to make it easier for me (5' female) to handle and it's pump action so I have a little auditory deterrence in case the intruder doesn't have a death wish.
 
Mckarnin said:
I've done a little research and am planning to get a Mossburg Super Bantam 20 gauge for mine. It should be enough to stop an intruder, I can get a shorter stock to make it easier for me (5' female) to handle and it's pump action so I have a little auditory deterrence in case the intruder doesn't have a death wish.
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Looked it up on teh webbernetz, and I reckon it'll suit you. :) Try it at the range so you know your way around it when you need to use it. :cool:
 
Mckarnin said:
I've done a little research and am planning to get a Mossburg Super Bantam 20 gauge for mine. It should be enough to stop an intruder, I can get a shorter stock to make it easier for me (5' female) to handle and it's pump action so I have a little auditory deterrence in case the intruder doesn't have a death wish.
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It will definately work, and at 5' it's probably a good choice for you.

That auditory thing,
During my CCW class, we stopped for lunch, and the Instructor brought a pump action into the room while we were gone, when it was time for class to resume, he, in mid-sentence, picked it up and racked it ... The room went silent, and he said "See, even the good guys know what "get out" sounds like" ;)
 
To anyone considering a pistol grip shotgun,
Shoot one before you buy it ... They can be brutal !!!

But,
If it's what you want, either get used to it's style of kick, or get a Spec-Ops recoil management system for it.
Personally, I think pistol grips suck for most people (hard to aim), but do have one yet would not even consider it without the Spec-Ops unit.
http://www.google.com/search?q=spec....,cf.osb&fp=e30ceae4035c9c77&biw=1024&bih=629
 
azxd said:
To anyone considering a pistol grip shotgun,
Shoot one before you buy it ... They can be brutal !!!

But,
If it's what you want, either get used to it's style of kick, or get a Spec-Ops recoil management system for it.
Personally, I think pistol grips suck for most people (hard to aim), but do have one yet would not even consider it without the Spec-Ops unit.
http://www.google.com/search?q=spec....,cf.osb&fp=e30ceae4035c9c77&biw=1024&bih=629
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I remember back when my uncle brought his mossy 500 with pistol grips and 20" bbl. I didn't mind shooting 2.75 shells through it, but then he brought out the 3" mags... I was like... nope... ain't gonna lol! Those 3" shells hurt enough with a 28" barrel and full stock.
 
The easiest question to answer ever posted: Forget about these other sissy guns, get a Saiga 12, a guaranteed crowd pleaser. The gun Obama will be going after first in his second term. Watch the videos or just go to youtube and search saiga 12. It's imported from the Izmash factory in Russia



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejy58DCoYKE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiQzeDUbdfA&feature=related

Here it is with a bump fire stock- last featured gun on video. Gives you full auto legally and you can hold-off a small army
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZoRECL--40&feature=player_embedded

http://www.militaryfactory.com/smallarms/detail.asp?smallarms_id=263

You can buy them as they're imported as a sporterized gun for around $600
http://www.atlanticfirearms.com/storeproduct536.aspx
http://legionusainc.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=20

Then you can convert to a Kalashnikov pattern or buy already converted for around $1,000
http://www.deltaarmsco.com/Delta_Arms_Co/Products.html
 
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