shotgun choice for home defense

[happysmitie]

have a remington 870 pump that will do the job of course . but my body is aging and it hurts a bit more to fire it than in years gone by.
have my eye on the mossberg 930 model . checked gun broker , found it's a wee bit pricey , around $700-$800 range .

does anyone have or have shot this model of shotgun ? any other maker make one of similar configuration that is good to go ?
do not want to go in to the real expensive stuff , $ 1000 & up . thanks

 

[TheWabbit]

If you're used to the 870, just move to the Rem 870 20 gauge. The tactical version has a nice pistol grip and adjustable stock for better control.

 

[Bigtanker]

If you're used to the 870, just move to the Rem 870 20 gauge. The tactical version has a nice pistol grip and adjustable stock for better control.

I agree with the 20 gauge. 80% of the power with half the recoil.

 

[1911ly]

Have you tried the lower recoil loads? I have some 960 and I believe 990's they are easier on the shoulder. I used them in my Mossberg JIC. New shooters enjoy shooting it. And it's my bedside gun. I put a Pacmayr hand grip on it too.

 

[Alexis Machine]

The KSG is nice. It is very short and can hold 15 rounds for those extended firefight residential entries.

 

[sheltowee]

Have you considered a 9 mm carbine? That what I use for my HD long gun.

 

[Lost Californian]

have a remington 870 pump that will do the job of course . but my body is aging and it hurts a bit more to fire it than in years gone by.
have my eye on the mossberg 930 model . checked gun broker , found it's a wee bit pricey , around $700-$800 range .

does anyone have or have shot this model of shotgun ? any other maker make one of similar configuration that is good to go ?
do not want to go in to the real expensive stuff , $ 1000 & up . thanks

I recommend the Mossberg 500 HS410. I have one, and my wife is more than comfortable shooting it at the range, and she is ready to use it at home, if it is ever necessary.

500 Tactical - HS410 Home Security | O.F. Mossberg & Sons

There are 6 listed on Gunbroker for under $400 right now. Think I got mine out the door for $370, couple years back.

This is the ammo I use, and recommend...

Cheap 410 Gauge Ammo For Sale - 3" 15 BB Shot - 2 000 Buck Shot Ammunition in Stock by Sellier & Bellot - 25 Rounds

That is an average price, do a search or ask your favorite LGS, you might find it cheaper. I get mine at the local Rural King for ~$25/box.

Just my opinion, and what works for my home.

 

[Spear Dane]

The KSG is nice. It is very short and can hold 15 rounds for those extended firefight residential entries.

KSG is ideal, I agree. But he isn't looking to replace a 12g with another 12g

 

[Cameramonkey]

Maybe add a recoil reducer? I've seen one that goes into the hole for the stock bolt.

But another vote for the 870 or 500 in 20 also. Very effective.

 

[Zoub]

Since HD guns don't have to be nor stay pretty you can go used.

Key word for you is pain so a used Remington 1100 or any Beretta like a 303 will give you a softer shooter. They are both gas operated. The 1100 you can look in $350 range, Beretta $500. Both cycle just fine on lower power 2 3/4" ammo.

The other thing that might help is cutting the stock a bit shorter and adding a lifesaver or kickeeze recoil pad.

If you are diligent, you can find some field guns with shorter barrels, like Special field 1100's, Browning A5's.

 

[SAILORGOLF46]

I had a 870 in 12 ga and moved to a 20 ga 870 and do not regret it. I am 70 yrs old and actually enjoy shooting a shot gun again.

 

[nra4ever]

I feel my saiga 12 is very easy on the shooter. You can rattle off 25 rounds like nothing.

 

[PRasko]

Guess I'm a masochist. I went for a 12ga 590a1 when I bought a HD shotgun.

 

[Zoub]

Maybe add a recoil reducer? I've seen one that goes into the hole for the stock bolt.

But another vote for the 870 or 500 in 20 also. Very effective.

But mercury adds a 1/2 lb to the butt end, so not the best on shorter guns in terms of balance. It's all about preference too.

 

[kalboy]

Have you tried the lower recoil loads? I have some 960 and I believe 990's they are easier on the shoulder. I used them in my Mossberg JIC. New shooters enjoy shooting it. And it's my bedside gun. I put a Pacmayr hand grip on it too.

I think you might want to at least try the reduced recoil loads as well. Oftentimes a 12ga because of it's greater weight will, when shooting reduced recoil ammo, have a felt recoil no worse than a 20ga. Also some of the newer recoil pads really work well at softening the blow.


Remington Supercell Recoil Pad Remington 870 1100 11-87 SP-10


Limbsaver Recoil Pad Prefit Remington 870 Wingmaster Wood 870P Wood

 

[BehindBlueI's]

20g is plenty of gun. No issues there.

The call for a semi auto is good advice as well. The first time I shot one I was surprised how much recoil the action cycling sucks up.

 

[Leadeye]

Old guns, but one of the handiest lowest recoiling shotguns ever made. The High Standard 10-B.

 

[ScouT6a]

I have a Winchester 1897 (U.S. WW II vintage) riot gun. Of course it's 12 gauge and only has a butt plate. It seems to be softer shooting than my 12 gauge Remington 870.

 

[9mmfan]

Guess I'm a masochist. I went for a 12ga 590a1 when I bought a HD shotgun.

Me too. Sure is fun to shoot.

 

[kalboy]

KSG is ideal, I agree. But he isn't looking to replace a 12g with another 12g

Actually I think he is, since he asked for info on the Mossberg 930 . He just isn't looking for a $1000 gun though.
OP you should be able to get into a NIB 930 Home Security for under $600 OTD. I'm seeing $575 for my zipcode's dealers at GOG and they can usually be beat.
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