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I am looking to buy a shotgun. Home protection use.
Nov 7, 2012, 3:11 PM
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Suggestions?
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Rock Defender [53]
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Should have bought yesterday. Obama outlawed guns
Nov 7, 2012, 3:13 PM
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as soon as he won the 2nd term.
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infowars, lulz. Alex Jones, YIKES***
Nov 7, 2012, 3:39 PM
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Rock Defender [53]
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Here is the current GOP weapon of choice -
Nov 7, 2012, 3:13 PM
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Heisman Winner [105432]
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Atchisson Assault Shotgun is the
Nov 7, 2012, 3:14 PM
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only way to go if you are protecting your house from "criminals." (blacks and messicans)
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110%er [8243]
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Isn't that for killing zombies?
Nov 7, 2012, 3:18 PM
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Like a LOT of zombies?
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Heisman Winner [105432]
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We must protect this house***
Nov 7, 2012, 3:19 PM
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Talk to RHTig
Nov 7, 2012, 3:15 PM
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Fo srs
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Mossburg 500
Nov 7, 2012, 3:17 PM
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Classic pump shotgun design for around $250. Also a ton of aftermarket accessories available to customize it for home defense.
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Heisman Winner [105432]
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If you are going that route, get the Mossberg, not the
Nov 7, 2012, 3:18 PM
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Mossburg
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^^^THIS^^^
Nov 7, 2012, 3:31 PM
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Mossberg pump. Great quality for much less than a Remington, etc. If you were looking for something to hunt with, I'd probably suggest something else but the Mossberg 500 series is the smart choice here. Smart choice going shotgun over handgun for home defense. I could lecture on that all day.
Once you get the shotgun, don't stick it in a closet and then hope it's going to do you some good when you need it. You won't even be able to find the safety under pressure, so get some shells and go out in the field and learn to use it.
Last bit of advice...have a plan ahead of time. Know how you're going get everyone to safety and draw your line. You're trying to defend lives at a choke point, not clear the house. Let the insurance company take care of what you pay them for and don't go looking for a gunfight. You're not trained for that.
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Chainsaw or Persuader?***
Nov 7, 2012, 3:36 PM
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Sold. Thanks.***
Nov 7, 2012, 3:45 PM
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Remington 870 Express is a good option too
Nov 7, 2012, 4:03 PM
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When it's not hunting, she's wearing a 18.5" barrel ready to pepper the shat out of a home invader. Fun to shoot too 
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Orange Blooded [2425]
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Another vote for Remington 870***
Nov 7, 2012, 8:40 PM
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Re: Another vote for Remington 870***
Nov 7, 2012, 8:44 PM
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happy you did not bet me on the election, or just wise?
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Tell me again your recommendation if there is half a chance
Nov 7, 2012, 3:51 PM
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of doing some sort of bird hunting with the gun. Also it may be used when I become a kayak pirate.
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Rock Defender [53]
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Pump, with a pistol grip.***
Nov 7, 2012, 3:20 PM
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I would never suggest someone start that way.
Nov 7, 2012, 3:36 PM
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I'm of the opinion you learn the weapon with a standard stock, and when you've become comfortable with that, you can add an adjustable stock with pistol grip later (another reason to go with Mossberg 500 series). Pistol grip alone is for the movies or people looking for a home castration kit.
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Yep. Pistol grips are a PITA to shoot.
Nov 7, 2012, 4:04 PM
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Not worth it IMO.
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Take a look at the snake charmer
Nov 7, 2012, 3:29 PM
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I think it's a mossberg
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I'd go with a shotgun, personally.***
Nov 7, 2012, 3:32 PM
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Re: I am looking to buy a shotgun. Home protection use.
Nov 7, 2012, 3:33 PM
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I've got a Mossberg 930. Added a mag extension to get 7+1 capacity, 8+1 with ghost loading. You can get the combo with a home defense barrel and a field barrel for hunting. Paid around $400 for mine used.
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Benelli Nova Tactical. If no one else has suggested.
Nov 7, 2012, 9:00 PM
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Best on market.
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Re: I am looking to buy a shotgun. Home protection use.
Nov 7, 2012, 3:36 PM
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Franchi or Banelli.
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Re: I am looking to buy a shotgun. Home protection use.
Nov 7, 2012, 3:37 PM
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benelli***
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Re: Excellent choices.
Nov 7, 2012, 3:38 PM
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duckpocalypse...
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Big fan of Benelli for wingshooting.
Nov 7, 2012, 3:51 PM
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Supernova is already slated as my next shotgun purchase, as a matter of fact. Fantastic shotguns, but like the Remingtons, no need for someone to spend that kind of money on a pure home defense shotgun in my opinion when you can get the quality you need for less in a Mossy. If someone hunts, then they most likely already know what they need to about shotguns and aren't looking for something in the PURE home defense vein anyway.
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Re: Big fan of Benelli for wingshooting.
Nov 7, 2012, 3:54 PM
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fair enough I guess 1/2 the price is huge if its only sitting there....I use my Franchi and Benelli for hunting purposes only. Have handguns and an alarm system for home defense.
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Re: I am looking to buy a shotgun. Home protection use.
Nov 7, 2012, 3:38 PM
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Also, For home protection I'd suggest a handgun. I have a "few" throughout my house. Thankfully no little ones so no need for a safe.
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Re: Remington 870 (srs)
Nov 7, 2012, 3:39 PM
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Respect the serious tag
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Excellent choice as well.
Nov 7, 2012, 3:41 PM
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The Mossy just saves someone a little money without sacrificing quality.
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Re: I think its about a $20 difference between the two***
Nov 7, 2012, 3:46 PM
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Re: Remington 870 Mag
Nov 7, 2012, 3:54 PM
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do it phaggot
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I didn't realize that.
Nov 7, 2012, 3:55 PM
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I don't think you can wrong either way, I've just always had Mossbergs in one configuration or another. I think the Express line is something Remington introduced a while back to get some weapons out that at a lower price point. Having never handled one, I'd guess it's about the same quality as the Mossy. Maybe some others have handled both and could give you a better comparison.
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If there was a remote chance that it could
Nov 7, 2012, 3:57 PM
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occasionally be used for hunting, would you suggest the same gun?
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Re: I use my 870 to shoot skeet skeet skeet
Nov 7, 2012, 3:59 PM
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the pump action isn't the best for skeet shooting but I've never had an issue with a shell getting stuck.
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It is more likely that I would shoot skeet with it
Nov 7, 2012, 4:01 PM
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once a year than hunt, but you never know. Still, home protection will be the primary use.
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Re: That is what mine is for. Got the wife a 410 side by si
Nov 7, 2012, 4:04 PM
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de that she shoots skeet with and her home proteaction is a Tarus (which Im not fond of) .40
I may shoot skeet 2 3 times a yr other then that I shoot home invaders like once a week.
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Didn't somebody boot your door in a couple years ago?***
Nov 7, 2012, 4:08 PM
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Re: Last xmas***
Nov 7, 2012, 4:13 PM
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I've hunted with the same 870 Express since 1992
Nov 7, 2012, 4:08 PM
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No problems whatsoever. It's semi retired now, so no more paddling boats, using as a push pole, getting sprayed with salt water, etc.
You can't go wrong with Mossy or Rem. The after market is huge for both if you're into mods like different stocks, mag extenders, lights, blah blah blah.
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Right tool for the right job.
Nov 7, 2012, 5:10 PM
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If you did shoot clays, you don't really want to do it with a Persuader and an 18.5 inch barrel. If you're going to do that and possibly hunt, I'd really look for the old Mossy combo that was really popular a few year back that had the 26 inch turkey barrel (which would be good for home defense, even thought it's a little long) and the 28 inch barrel for sporting clays and wingshooting. Walmart used to carry that combo, but I've actually seen it pop up used quite frequently. Make sure you're not getting the rifled slug barrel in that combo unless you're going to hunt deer.
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Re: ### $320?!?!? I got mine on sale I guess for $270***
Nov 7, 2012, 4:27 PM
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Whatever you pick, consider 20-gauge...
Nov 7, 2012, 3:50 PM
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especially if you want your wife to use it.
75% of 12 gauge power with 50% of the recoil.
Confidence is very important in these types of situations.
20-gauge can absolutely get the job done.
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Re: Too much this. I have the 20 gauge***
Nov 7, 2012, 3:56 PM
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+1 and do not get the pistol grip
Nov 7, 2012, 3:59 PM
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it looks cool but it will break your wrist if you do not hold it properly. Get the standard butstock. It can be shot from the hip just as easily.
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Home protection??? Just do some more curls man.***
Nov 7, 2012, 3:58 PM
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Re: In the squat rack no less***
Nov 7, 2012, 4:00 PM
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Once you get the shotgun
Nov 7, 2012, 4:12 PM
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a few well placed claymores can really be a force multiplier.
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That is a stupid suggestion. I have a 5 year old
Nov 7, 2012, 4:14 PM
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that would go around telling everyone where they were buried. I had to double-hide the hide-a-key from him for that very reason.
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Re: That is a stupid suggestion. I have a 5 year old
Nov 7, 2012, 4:22 PM
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Well, maybe just some laser guided paint balls.
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Sharks with Lasers, hth***
Nov 7, 2012, 4:24 PM
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I have the Mossberg 935 waterfowl/turkey combo and Rem 870
Nov 7, 2012, 4:21 PM
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The 935 (semi-auto) freezes up in cold weather, but I love how it shoulders and the long waterfowl barrel is great for skeet, dove, and waterfowl. The short turkey barrel is nice for versatile uses such as turkey hunting, home defense, and the very rare deer hunt with a shotgun.
The 870 express (pump) has shell ejection issues on rare occasion, but is an overall great gun too. Pumps don't freeze in cold weather, but unless you're Lakebum, it's probably not cold enough in your house to worry about a semi-auto freezing. Just keep the freeze issue in mind if you intend to hunt ducks. Pump is probably the way to go if that's your MO.
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Re: now this I can fap to***
Nov 7, 2012, 4:24 PM
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Re: I am looking to buy a shotgun. Home protection use.
Nov 7, 2012, 8:21 PM
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fap away....
built this Remington M11 from parts...Clyde Barrow would be proud
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Re: I am looking to buy a shotgun. Home protection use.
Nov 7, 2012, 8:33 PM
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prefer this though...makes a bigger mess, but really turns the neighbors on...
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Re: I am looking to buy a shotgun. Home protection use.
Nov 7, 2012, 8:46 PM
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If you wanna open a can of whoop ####, this is the can. Fired one of those bad boys in Nam and ### they are fun to shoot.
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