12 ga advice wanted

[DCVING 6]

In the market for a 12 ga shotgun for home defense. I was specifically looking at the Mossberg 500 with the pistol grip and 18.5" barrel. It seems like this would be the easiest to manuver through hallways, etc through the house. I feel like a regular butt-stock and long barrel would be harder to move through a house with.

Just don't know how practical it would be. I'd hate for it to be something that looks cool, but won't shoot worth a damn.

Opinions?

 

[charlief1]

My old mossberg hasn't missed a beat in 31 years so far. You can buy a combo pack with a short and long barrel if you want Glen. You then have a hunting weapon and one for defence at the same time.

 

[Dreamn4GN]

I have always been a Winchester 1200 or a Remingtown 870 guy. But I was introduced to Mossberg by a friend of mine. I picked up the mossberg 935 Semi-Auto. , Its a hunting gun for sure, But it did come with a 24 inch barrell, Thing is top notch.. Id check out Mossberg's home defense pump for sure!!

 

[Mercury7]

Take a close look and see if pistol grip is legal in the garden state; it's one of those states with restrictions a mile high!

 

[86brick]

Lotta good reviews on the Mossberg 930 SPX, but personally I like the good ol' Remmington 870 for the KISS factor.

 

[boostfreak]

Why not have it all? Mossberg just released a new line of shotgun and the shot show. It's called the Mossberg Flex System. Buy one shotgun and then configure it for whatever you want. Hunting, home defense, etc. If I didn't have a few shotguns, I would definately be looking real hard at these. Also, I find that the placement of the Mossberg 500/590 series safety is a little better than the Rem 870. Check it out.... www.flexyourmossberg.com

 

[krom]

You can also buy a new Maverick for dirt cheap or get a SPAS 12.

 

[Chuck Leeper]

I've got a Maverick. Has both the pistol grip and the stock. A friend @ the ATF said to load it w/ low brass #6. That's what is in it.
If nothing else, even the dumbest burglar in the world, knows what the sound is, when a shell is racked into the chamber!! Smile, and wait for the flash!!

 

[DCVING 6]

I'm not into hunting at all, don't have a problem with other people doing it, it just isn't for me. We do shoot clay at my inlaws house though, maybe I will look into one of the "multi-purpose" units. Was reading in the American Rifleman that ammo mfg's are coming out with home defense rounds that won't go through the wall into the other bedrooms.

 

[TurboTnZ06]

Remington 1100 Tac4, all you'll hear (or not hear) is the safety going to hot. I prefer my mini14 since I've had it since I was 19 and its like a well worn glove and small and plenty of ammo to give away my position about 40 times as needed...

 

[dynoman]

870 fan here, lots of aftermarket upgrades, checkout thumbhole stocks, if you like the pistol grip feel and I think that addresses the legal issue of a pistol grip.When shooting a 12ga with a pistol grip you better hang on it will want to flip up, and don't try to site down the barrel when shooting a pistol grip unless you like dental work. For home defence for me ... 870 with 18"barrel thumbhole stock (short & easy to maneuver), mounted flashlight (to see your target ) and a laser for easy target acquisition in the heat of the moment. Remember it's tough to prove self defence over 21 ft (7 yds) so practice, practice , practice, and know that gun like the back of your hand. Sam

 

[SGRIM]

Personally I do the 870 thing... Most reliable shotgun in LE history is what I have read... I keep one by the bed and beside me in my home office Amoung other things

If you want an auto, FN SLP is da bomb!

 

[Rafs-T-Type]

Whatever you get just make sure it's a pump...as one member already pointed out, everyone knows exactly what that sound is!

 

[~JM~]

Remington 870 all the way. I've owned & shot loose a Mossberg 500 before. The pistol grip guns are fun for blowing up trash & other close range on the ground shots, but there not good for much else. I just bought an 870 Compact Jr. 20 gauge for the little women to start off with. It has a shortened stock & an 18.5" barrel. Still a good size to operate through a home & yet still useful in the field. It's hard to beat an 870.

~JM~