Shotgun for HD

[dennishoddy]

Modern semi-autos malfunction less frequently than they used to but they still malfunction more frequently than the operator gets his arm blown off.

I'm not taking that chance. I'm like the other poster that disagreed with you. I've seen way too many people short stroke a pump gun during times of stress in the field when hunting and they are experience gun owners.
Now extrapolate that into someone that picks up a cheap pump gun, never oils it, shoots a half box of shells through it at a pile of dirt, never patterns the gun, doesn't have a clue what a choke is and does and thinks they are ready for a tactical situation in the middle of the night with someone shooting at them.
You haven't convinced me with your argument.

 

[dennishoddy]

Use what you’ve got and use what you’re comfortable with. Let the other guy worry about his arm getting blown off

It's not about protecting yourself. It's about protecting your family and using the right tool to do so.

 

[ignerntbend]

Lol. The 870 is FAMOUS for putting someone’s eye out regardless of something someone claims to have seen behind grandpas barn in 1973.

 

[dennishoddy]

Lol. The 870 is FAMOUS for putting someone’s eye out regardless of something someone claims to have seen behind grandpas barn in 1973.

Ok, that really convinced me.

 

[ignerntbend]

But you guys crack me up. “Oh you might as well have a hope and a prayer and a crucifix as use an 870.”
In your very faces I laugh.
I’m pretty sure a Marine started this thread who knows a little bit about what he’s doing in his own house

 

[surjimmy]

I thought about a Semi, a Beretta FP1201 in fact. Since all I ever used in the Marine Corps and Law Enforcement was a pump, I went with the 870.

 

[Okie4570]

I thought about a Semi, a Beretta FP1201 in fact. Since all I ever used in the Marine Corps and Law Enforcement was a pump, I went with the 870.

You're very familiar with it, whereas my entire family shoots O/U any time we hunt or shoot clays. The semiauto works well, take the safety off and pull trigger, again and again if needed.

 

[Buzzdraw]

If you and the other household potential shotgun users are familiar with and have strong manipulation skills developed with your 870 then that's the right shotgun. If the users are more proficient with the Mossberg 590 then that's the one. The 1100 is a great clay bird and field hunting choice however not as dependable as the 870/590 genre. Other tactical semi auto shotguns are more dependable and can hammer out lots of lead quickly. Hanging a tactical light on it is likely a good idea. An extended shell tube is a good idea too. An 18-20" barrel may be the best choice. Shell selection loaded up first depends on your expected area to need to defend. A side saddle with a couple other choices on it could be handy. Low recoil slugs, 00 buck and a few #6 bird shot are my choices to have onboard a defensive shotgun.

 

[Oklahomabassin]

I can't keep from racking the action full open when firing. I tried and tried on the trap range so I could catch my hull for reloading. I could stop myself from closing the action but not from opening it all of the way. I think you will be fine.

 

[Glock 40]

Use what you’ve got and use what you’re comfortable with. Let the other guy worry about his arm getting blown off

I have both and am comfortable with both. Now what am I supposed to do?? What a perdicament you have put me in.