Comments on: Top Four Home Defense Shotguns

By: frank blizardd

frank blizardd — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 18:45:39 +0000

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By: Jake

Jake — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:16:46 +0000

While home invasion is something to worry about, the author is incorrect to state that invasion rates are on the rise. Most stats on home invasion indicate that their rates have been falling over the past decade: http://www.homeinvasionnews.com/how-common-is-home-invasion/

Also, there are legitimate reasons to criticize Obama (excessive use of drones in warfare, his push to slash Social Security, his close ties to the parasitic capitalists of Wall Street, etc.), but saying that the President is trying to disarm the American citizenry is false In my own opinion. I beleive Obamas gun confiscating background checks will identify and stop clinically insane like the Virginia Tech and Aurora Colorado shooters. Also we have mandatory training and tracking requirements for automobile ownership, and the government has never used these systems to deprive us of our right to drive as far as I can tell.

I like shotguns, and I will be using this information to make my purchase, but please don’t get swept up in a strange political fantasy with these articles.

By: Justin

Justin — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:30:00 +0000

As an owner of a Mossberg 590, I was greatly appreciative of this article of the top picks of home defense shotguns. I do have a question though. In the picture at the top of the article, the shotgun is equipped with a flashlight mount with a 360° sling swivel. This is exactly what I’ve been looking for, but unfortunately have not been able to find one anywhere. Can anyone please tell me either the name of the bracket/holder or where I may obtain one? Thank you.

By: Ira

Ira — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 17:02:38 +0000

What would you suggest for an in town old home with 2 aged 50 first time buyers/newbie shooters? We have a Glock 9mm we bought a year ago and have yet to shoot it as it’s too intimidating for us?

Thanks,
Ira & Tess

By: Gary Moeller

Gary Moeller — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 05:47:17 +0000

I like my Mossberg 500, configured for home defense with the 18″ barrel and pistol grip. I have added a combo laser and light on the feed tube. Love it! Keep it loaded with Fiocchi Low Velocity Defense Ammo (combo 00 and no.7 shot). Back it up a couple of 9mm handguns and a .223 rifle.

By: Bob

Bob — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 16:01:40 +0000

I use a kids Remington 20ga 3″ express magnum. Nice short barrel and with 3″ magnums packs quite the punch.

Nothing says reliable like Remington.

By: John Hume

John Hume — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:56:39 +0000

Glad to see Mossberg listed. The Model 500 is my choice, love the position of the safety on Mossbergs. Also own a model 9200 for hunting everything from rabbits to deer.

By: WhoWuddaThunkIt

WhoWuddaThunkIt — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 02:15:03 +0000

This is about HOME Defense, and not long range shooting, so why would you want a long shotgun with a shoulder butt stock? You need a shorty Mossberg 500 with a Pistol grip, a foregrip light and laser light. A 50 round mixed 12g bandolier with 00 Buck, 000Buck, and deer slugs. Moving around corners or hallways with a long gun will not get the job done. You need fast turning and hip aiming.. LOL You don’t have time to shoulder the long gun and check to see if your rear sites and front sights lined up in a 15 ft hallway.. Nice try…

By: Richard

Richard — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 01:16:44 +0000

Caution on the Mossberg – - When I patterned mine, it was hitting 2FT left and 2FT high from point of aim. After 2 passes through customer service, it works fine now.

My favorite is a Winchester 1300 Stainless Marine Defender. They are out of production now, but you might find a used one. Winchester took the stainless parts, copper plated them, then hard chromed them. It should last FOREVER.

Consider Federal ‘Flight Control’ ammo. Special wad design adds about 15 yards to the effective range, if you need it. Good stuff.

By: Ed

Ed — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:08:11 +0000

Why do I seldom see Mossberg's 500 "Persuader" mentioned in these discussions? 7 rounds, 12 0r 20 guage. Seems to me to be a great choice for an affordable home defense tool.

By: Jerry 944

Jerry 944 — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 23:00:05 +0000

Hi ALL
I favor whatever feels and fits the person holding and shooting the SHOTGUN . It might be a 410. for some A 20 Ga /( 16 Ga. Rare ) or a 12 Ga.
Any of these can be loaded with anything from 0 Buck 00 Buck 000 Buck and 1-2-3-4 Buck I would not go above # 4 Shot for defense .
Then there are the SLUGS .
What you load with DEPENDS ON WHERE YOU LIVE WHAT TYPE DWELLING YOU ARE IN and HOW CLOSE IS YOUR NEIGHBORS HOME ( in case you through the wall )
I load mine with 3 first shots with 1 & 2 1 Buck # 3 is 4 Buck and 5 and 6 are slugs .

I prefer a Pump or with a 18 1/2 – 20 in barrel . If I didn’t have a pump I’d want a side by side double coach gun .
All of these shot guns have 5 shell holder on stock . ( besides what is in the tube !! )
Stay safe KNOW YOUR GUN AND AREA

PHYSICALY PRACTICE !!!!!!!

JerryL944

By: James Smith

James Smith — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 19:00:02 +0000

I would think that just about any shotgun is better than no shotgun at all. My concern is the posture taken by many states, including my own (Connecticut) that is trying to “backdoor” confiscation of firearms by putting draconian conditions on ownership. When not in use firearms are to be kept under lock and key. Anybody out there want to be concerned about unlocking a gun safe to retrieve and load a weapon while under a home invasion alert? Do you want to be forced into buying “insurance” to cover personal injuries committed in a crime with a weapon stolen from your home? THis is the kind of stuff we are dealing with here.

By: Greg

Greg — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:09:56 +0000

My first choice is an Ithaca Model 37. Available used about 225 dollars- bottom eject, smooth action and accessories still available.

The Hawk is an unmitigated piece of garbage. Chinese-made knockoff of an 870.

I am an instructor at a large firing range and we have several as range guns – they are cheap, that is the only positive thing I know about them. Heat treat seems to be iffy, small parts break, spend another 80 bucks and get a cheap new 870 Remington or a used Ithaca.

By: HBH

HBH — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 01:35:28 +0000

I dont use my shotgun for home defense but my Winchester 1300 Defender is a great shotgun too.

By: Thomas V Griffin

Thomas V Griffin — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:21:54 +0000

where’s the 5th one?
My Top Five Home Defense Shotguns Short List Goes Like this: