Posted on 11/06/2014 3:36:54 AM PST by wyowolf
I have a Benelli SN that I use for regular hunting/trap duties. Was thinking about a home defense shotgun. Would It make more sense to buy a different gun? M500? 870? or just buy a shorter barrel for the SN?
I also have 2 45s and a Marlin 30/30 and a Win 7mmMag but I think the wife would be more comfortable with an easy to use Shotgun...
I liked the 500, the Win spx was ok.. but the safety was too far. havent tried any others yet... just thought I would get some opinions... Mod the Benelli or new??
The Remington 870 is a time proven design if it is mainly
for the wife.
I would most likely go with one that fits her more then you.
Maverick Model 88
Most any tactical pump you AND your wife can handle is fine. We keep an 870 with #6 shot light loads ready to go. No magnum loads on the house ;-)
Well this will be for both of us. Something to keep in the bedroom. We have a German Shepherd and live a bit outside of the city so breakins probably arent the biggest concern. Just wondering if its better to buy an extra barrel and stock for the Bene or just buy a different gun... not that I need any incentive to buy another gun ;)
Whatever you decide to get, look into suppression.
Firing a shotgun in an enclosed space could result in permanent hearing damage.
Check out the SilencerCo Salvo.
hadnt thought of that.. thanks
If you have the money a 500 is a durable and effective pump. I have one which I take as a backup to my venerable 1100 when I bird hunt. I have a short barrel and pistol grip for the 500. I don’t know what a original Benelli barrel to cut down my cost or if a after mkt is available. If you have a 500, it is always there and ready. I live in a suburban area and do not load buck shot in the event I did use it to not fear for .32 pellet going through my window into a neighbors. 7 1/2 to 4’s are more than capable in ranges in a house.
Get a dedicated defense shotty with higher capacity and shorter barrel. No pistol grips for the wife, especially in 12ga. They look cool but they make for poor aim and viscious kick control.
Don’t believe the myth that shotguns don’t have to be aimed for accuracy. Shot patterns at short distances are pretty small.
Saiga 12 with 20-round drum mag or a couple of 10-round box mags.
Thank, I have looked into some cheaper ones, since this will strictly be a HD weapon if new than no reason to spend too much for something that may never get used. As long as it goes bang thats really all i care about.
There are tac barrels for the SN... but maybe better off just getting a dif gun...
No pistol grips?? hmm... I hadnt thought of that. I have never shot a shotgun with them so dont know. But it seems all the Tac SGs have them?
590-A1. Point and click.
Again, let me say they are un-naturally inconducive to good aim. Do yourself a favor... if you know someone who will let you try, you will soon understand. Hold one in the store. You’ll find your grip hand will be against the side of your belly. When fired, it often kicks your belly and it is painful.
My two cents: Not being as familiar with the specific model you have (crack barrel -vs- pump or auto), I’d say use a shorter barrel on the gun you are most comfortable with and use frequently. For home defense, I use #4 shot high brass duck & goose hunting load. In the close quarters of a house, it is just as deadly/ effective as buck shot, but the smaller BB size pellets won’t go through quite as many walls as buck shot. Of course, there is no substitute for the psychological effect on a burglar/ home invader than to hear the slide action of a pump shot gun in another room.
Our home defense weapon is an ithica double 2 trigger 20 ga with #3 buck. 22 inch barrels I believe. It is sufficient. I prefer the 20 ga over a 12ga because at very close range, say 15 feet, they are equally devastating IMO with less risk of recoil fear pulls as there is little spread in the shot.
Thats the way I went mostly for economical reasons. Most reviews gave it a thumbs up. Not a benelli by any means but it'll get shot down range.
One thing I would suggest though, look into a limbsaver, got mine at walmart, it absorbs mucho recoil.
Since your wife is also a potential user of this gun, consider a 20 gauge 870 in a youth model. Somewhat shorter and easier to handle. Also very effective at close ranges. I used one to hunt deer with a slug barrel. The shorter length compensated for the thickness of the extra clothing. Actually, it’s one of my favorites. Works great as a snake gun too with two diamond backs to it’s credit.
The model 870, a 12 for you and a 20 for your wife to take care of multiple intruders.
Mossberg 500.
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