Best Shotgun for Home Defense?

[Texas1911]

I was thinking something like a Remington 870 in 12 Gauge loaded with Buck, but I know Mossberg and others have some valid choices. What say ye?

 

[The Kicker Guy]

Anyone with buckshot....

 

[The Kicker Guy]

I've been really happy with $160 Mossberg Maverick 88. I don't think you can go wrong with either Mossberg or Remington.

 

[phatcyclist]

I've been really happy with $160 Mossberg Maverick 88. I don't think you can go wrong with either Mossberg or Remington.

I have a long-barreled version. It's a little unwieldy in a house, but it works well.

 

[The Kicker Guy]

Yeah, I can imagine. I have the 18" and it's a little big to move around the house with.

 

[williej]

i have 870 with a 20" and its loaded with 3.5" 00 buck. folding stock makes it maneuverable around the house

 

[Texas1911]

I'm going to take a gander the next Saxet show I go to. There is one guy that specializes in shotguns and he always has alot of Remingtons. My dad and grandfather have Mossbergs.

 

[zembonez]

My dad and grandfather have Mossbergs.

Yipper, I have a Mossberg 500 12ga pump. Holds 8 rounds and makes a lot of noise. Came with 18.5 inch and 28 inch barrels plus a standard stock and a pistol grip. Not a bad weapon for about 250 bucks back in 1990.

 

[MrKimber44]

Benelli M4 with 000 buck will terminate with extreme prejudice!!!

But if I'm paying then make it a Remmy 870 tactical.

 

[chevydeerhunter]

Rem 870 and Moss 500 are great choices since there's plenty of aftermarket parts available to configure them any way you want. Either of those with 00 Buckshot will suffice.