Looking for a home defense shotgun

[rilesss]

Hi,
Looking at a winchester sxp defender, weatherby pa459, any ideas,

Thanks rilesss

 

[chezuki]

Can't go wrong with a Remington 870 or Mossberg 500... Unless you choose the Mossberg.

Any reason you left the 2 most reputable pump shotguns off your list?

 

[Tnichols00]

Can't go wrong with a Remington 870 or Mossberg 500... Unless you choose the Mossberg.

Any reason you left the 2 most reputable pump shotguns off your list?

Agreed!

Best bang for your buck, very reliable guns, and best of all if do not chamber a round the "Racking" of the gun is very likely to scare someone enough were you would not have to shoot and could save yourself from the legal battle that could happen.

 

[chasinfire]

I have an 870...good all around shotgun, in my novice opinion.

 

[Zoub]

Hi,
Looking at a winchester sxp defender, weatherby pa459, any ideas,

Thanks rilesss

Remington Wingmaster, used
Winchester Model 12, used
Benelli Nova, new
Winchester 1200's & 1300's used
Remington Express or Mossberg 5xx series, new or used

EDIt: Put the FN's on the list too.

I don't like bottom eject for defense but Ithaca and Browning's are well made. Stress OLD school on the Ithaca's, not today's crap.

All of these would fall on my ideas list before the Weatherby or any Turkish or Chinese pump.

Not gonna happen, not gonna do it, read my lips, no siree not gonna do it.

 

[WyldeShot]

As already stated, 870 or 500 with 18" barrel. You can buy the 870 with all of the Magpul hardware if you want to go that route.

 

[DocEd]

For home defense I would choose the 870 or 500 get it with a short barrel and either pistol grip no stock or a stock with a pistol grip. IMO this makes it easier to handle in a high stress situation an the shorter barrel is easier to maneuver your hallways. I would Los look at a fore grip with the built in light. Often times you can disarm or incapacitate a subject by blinding them. I would also look at home defense rounds. It will reduce over penetration. Nothing could be worse thn shooting an intruder and finding out the bullet struck. Family member as well.

 

[Sniper 79]

FNSLP is my next purchase. I have Benelli Nova, 870, and a couple old school Ithacas. I took an SLP out and was amazed at how much faster I was with it. Part of me says stay with a pump gun though for reliability. If the right quality ammo is used the SLP is great. Comes down to how much you got to put down on one like anything else.

 

[aaron580]

I have 3 mossbergs and HIGHLY recommend them. Ive put those guns through hell and back and NEVER had any problems! Id but a "Just in Case" mossberg for home defense.

 

[JollyMon]

Agreed. 870 would be my go to HD shotgun.

 

[downlinx]

870 or 500, either way your know what your getting. if i didnt have all my mossbergs given to me, i would be going 870

 

[rilesss]

Thank you for your ideas,

I think I'm leaning towards the mossberg 500

 

[GLOCKMAN23C]

You can't go wrong with either. If you can find one, a norinco 98 is decent too. (870 clone)

 

[lapoozyfan]

mossberg makes a new home defense shotgun with a pistol grip that would help with the price for a gun that hopefully just sets around and collects dust because you never have to use it.

 

[jimmytj]

there's a reason the "Mighty Mossberg" is so popular...

 

[FERLACH]

I agree 870 or Mossberg 500, however, I would pay an extra $50.00 - $75.00 for the 870 over the Mossberg. I actually own both guns and just feel the Remington is a little better quality. Call me old fashioned, but I am happy with just originial stock ( whether wood or synthetic) and a short 18' to 20" barrel.

 

[jimmytj]

Yeah, I don't think anyone can legitimately even argue the fit'n'finish of a M500 is equal with the 870.

Maybe more simply stated... If you want to pay the extra money for the Remington, do it (and you'll be glad you did). If you do, buy the 500 (it's called a "rattle stock" for a reason), but it'll never fail you.