Best Home Defense Shotgun??

[mtgasten]

in your opinion what is the best home defense shotgun on the market? looking for something relatively cheap(nothing over $700) Any response helps, thanks.

 

[iChokePeople]

Under $700 I'd go for a Rem 870 or a Mossberg 500/590.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

"Best" is wholly subjective.

And so is "home defense" when you get around to it.

Before Kirk chimes in, I'll go ahead and say it: The best one is the one that you'll purchase and then TRAIN with. You can learn to defend your home very well with even a single-shot.

-J-

 

[TiminMishawaka]

I've had both the moss 500 and the rem 870. I like both almost equally. I like the slightly tighter feel of the 870 just a midge more.

 

[iChokePeople]

"Best" is wholly subjective.

And so is "home defense" when you get around to it.

Before Kirk chimes in, I'll go ahead and say it: The best one is the one that you'll purchase and then TRAIN with. You can learn to defend your home very well with even a single-shot.

-J-

This is absolutely true. My recommendations are based on the assumption that you don't have one now, are not giving up any existing skills or knowledge by choosing any particular gun, and are going to invest time and training in whatever gun you choose. Given those things, it would be hard to find a shotgun for under $700 that would be better than either of those, IMHO. Hold them both and see which feels better to you. Some people like the controls and feel of the 870, some the Mossy. Me, I like the "FEEL", aesthetically, of the 870, but I like the controls on the Mossberg. I like the thumb safety and the placement of the release a little better than I do on the 870, but that's WHOLLY subjective.

 

[iMac]

Rem 870/ Moss 500. Two are probably best bang for buck

 

[sadclownwp]

I love my Mossberg Maverick. I think it is the best, but that may be because I have put in the practice time with it.

 

[SideArmed]

The AA12, not a thing less.





Seriously though, the guys up there ^^^^ Covered it pretty well.

 

[451_Detonics]

I prefer a semiauto and have 2 I can use, an 1100 and a HK/Benelli 121M. Both are ultra reliable. Pumps work well also and if I went that way I would buy an Ithica 37 eight shot Defense Shotgun.

 

[Turn Key]

The best you can afford..

Then practice with it and learn how to run it and clean it ..

~TK

 

[Kazan]

I went with a Remington 870 marine magnum

 

[paperboy]

I say go to gun shops and start looking to see what you like. For $700 you can get one heck of a shotty!!!!

 

[WyldeShot]

Personally I have a Benelli. I wish the barrel was a little shorter but I know my PDX1 defense rounds will make someone have a really bad day. The new Keltec tactical shotgun looks pretty nice but I'm sure it's going to have a nice price tag to match.

 

[Mosinguy]

If money is tight, you'll be well served by the Pardner Protector or the Maverick 88...also go to Bradis every once in a while they always have used shotguns for under $250.

 

[WyldeShot]

Just about anything is better than nothing as long as you are comfortable with it.

 

[DissonantEscapist]

A used marine magnum 870 can go for a pretty good price and is less likely to start rusting if you live where it's humid. Think Mossberg makes something similar, but don't recall the nomenclature.

 

[seamusalaska]

Check out the Benelli Nova's. Also Mossberg 500/590's. (example: Mossberg Mariner $419 at bud's)

 

[Colts]

I was just at Dicks and they had a sale on both Remington 870 and Mossberg 500. Their green sheet savings listed $100 off the Remington and $50 off the Mossberg. Both well under $500.

 

[Hemingway]

What about those side by side Stoeger's with the tritium sight and the rail underneath for a light?

I think they look interesting. Simple, got some light on 'em. Limited to 2 shots, without reloading obviously.

They're like $400 or so new.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

All you need is a plain jain pump, 870 or 500 would fit the bill.