Posted on 12/29/2008 8:12:39 AM PST by gOOsefmalOOsef
Hello Fellow Freepers!
I am young and a bit naive when it comes to firearms but am interested in a good home defense shotgun. As I am well aware many of you have experience in this area I was wondering what recomendations you might have to Remington 870 express vs the Mossberg 500?
Think twice before buying a Ruger 9mm. I shot mine a total of 2 times before it had to go into the shop bc the clip would not go in.
Personally, I would buy a CZ or a Kimber.
I love guns and I own a few. But exactly what kind of marauding zombies does one need to expect at their door to make significant difference between 7 or 8 shots.
What exactly do you have in your home that is going to make these zombies attack you.
I know they go for brains and all....
(Really, I am kidding. Kind of....)
I forgot to mention that it is still in the shop! 2 months and counting.
H&K Benelli M1 Super90
870.
After 10,000 or more shells, the 870 will feel like an old friend, and will shoot like it's wired to your brain.
Interesting you should mention the Browning A-5 - I owned and used one for years but eventually sold it because it was just too heavy. I switched to a Remington 1200 in 20 ga for my bird gun.
The only sound the bad guys need to hear is "BOOM!".
Both.
“However just IMHO if you decide to use a pump for home defense, don’t shoot anything else like a autoloader or double barrel for any period of time. You want the bang-PUMP action to come automatically to you when crunch time comes.
I concur completely. When I was young I shot a pump a lot, but at times when things got exciting, as they always do when hunting things like doves or ducks, it was not uncommon to fire and then attempt to fire again without pumping a new load in. With ducks and doves that can be embarrassing, but in a life or death situation it could result in very bad consequences. I would be more inclined to recommend a double barrel as the first line of defense, backed up by a pump. Two shots at close range from a good load will buy plenty of time to pick up your backup.
Having actually been in a gun fight, I would opine if you are on round 8, you are going to die.
Ignore everyone else, and listen to me alone!
Both are good. If one or the other is substantially cheaper and in good shape, get that one.
If they are the same cost, pick whichever one feels best in your hands. If you can, before you buy, find some folks who have them and get them to take you shooting, so you can try them out.
And don't tell me Jedi mind tricks don't work on you! You'll hurt my feelings! ;)
I believe the Mossberg 500 will probably be cheaper, if you get a stock weapon. Get one that is gussied up for “tactical” use, ie, an ugly black gun, and it's going to cost more. Remington's 870 might possibly be a bit higher quality, or so I've heard. I've owned one of each, but a long time apart, and I'd be happy to have either kind. Especially right now. Mine was gussied up with the folding pistol-grip stock in black plastic, but the original forearm grip in beat up walnut. I think someone ran out of $$ while playing with it. I got it in a three-corner trade long ago, and it's long gone. I liked them both.
Oh yeah - whatever you buy, get thee to the range and practice with it until the manual of arms becomes second nature. The range is the place to make and correct mistakes like short-stroking the action or forgetting to snick off the safety.
Yes.
The question of what to use as a home defense weapon is a question of who is going to use the weapon.
If you are a young strapping male a a shotgun could be appropriate.
If you are a young petit female a pistol may be more appropriate.
Being able and confident in handling the weapon when the need arises is more important than hitting power.
If the only use the shotgun will be put to is home defense I would recommend shopping around and finding an used shotgun at a good price. Either would be a fine choice. Make sure that you buy one with as short a barrel as you can find with an open choke or ‘slug’ barrel.
If you may choose to hunt with the weapon you may want to put out the money for a new weapon. If this is a possibility you may want to buy an extra barrel to suit your hunting needs.
sounds illegal where i live.
Oh man, that's a CLASSIC!!!!! LMAO!!!!
If it was a Belgian A-5, you might want to see if you can buy it back. In nice condition, they’re going for $1200-$2000 and much more for the really nice ones.
They don’t even get to hear that, just a momentary blinding flash.
I love it when a post starts like this.
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