Why AREN’T they?
Another semi-literate headline writer.
Writing headlines used to be both an art and and a science. Now it is neither.
Mossberg makes a few nice 20 gauge models suitable for home D. Not sure I agree with the author about lack of industry support.
Why isn’t morer people’s using proper english?I
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Really stupid grammar errors make the author look like a retard before you even read the article. You see that and thnk, “What can that dumbass say that’s worth reading?” And then you answer yourself - “nothing” - and move on.
Whah AIN’T them?
Because Quail rarely break into my home??
“Why isn’t more people using the 20 Gauge for Home Defense?”
Same reason 22s ain’t popular for self defense ?
All your 20 gauge are belong to us.
I used to use a 20G for home defense, but it fell off the boat.
For clearing a house after a 'bump in the night', I'm not a fan of going around corners with a long gun.
Once you're outside, things change again, depending on where "outside" is.
Why read an article of an illiterate?
I’m not a big fan of pistol grip shotguns, but if that’s the preference, the 20 gauge is much easier to control in that configuration than the 12. Of course low recoil loads can be had in the 12,and that helps. The 20 with it’s payload of #3 buckshot is certainly sufficient for home defense, in either a pistol grip or standard configuration. My wife’s defense shotgun is a 870 Remington “youth” model filled with #3 buck.
“Can I gets me a huntin’ license here?”
While you can debate the ballistics and functionality of anything, no reason my pump action Remington 20 gauge can’t do the job at close range inside, or outside the door or window. Most encounters aren’t going to be a fire fight. Depending on circumstances, hearing the pump cycle may send them running.
I thought the 410 was all the rage for home defense.
Ain’t got none.
I would be embarrassed if my fourth grade teacher were to catch me reading this illiterate tripe.
Why aren’t they...
As a Soldier, I tend to read everything through the lens of the Army’s writing guide-” easily understandable in one quick reading, generally free from spelling and grammatical errors”. So, hey, get over it. This guy is simply sending a message about the clearly understandable topic of 20 ga shotguns for HD. You all know that.
Okay, so to the topic- why use one? There is a reason the 12 ga is the master of the modern shotgun, defensive or otherwise. It carries the biggest payload of all the common gages. It is the most developed and marketed because it is the most capable in terms of down range performance and shootability. Not too much recoil, not too little payload. Of course, the 10 ga carries nearly twice the payload, but Newton’s Law’s tend to make that rather uncomfortable....
Some writers needlessly look for topics to write about, and this one.
A person can go to any box store and find a selection of 12 ga ammo suitable for almost any purpose, but 20 ga, not so much. Maybe that is a good reason to select a 12.
If one looks online and lives in a free state, you can buy online mini to maxi 12s so if momma like a long gun for HD, a mini with a moderate payload of #4s likely is easier to handle and still as or more effective than a 20 with a similar payload. If big brother like a 3.5 inch mag for some odd reason, they are there too.
I hope my carefully inserted grammatic fax paux doesn’t make anyone lose sleep....