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To: w1n1

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.


20 posted on 08/29/2018 6:05:43 AM PDT by Quickgun (I got here kicking,screaming and covered in someone else's blood. I can go out that way if I have to)
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To: Quickgun
"My wife’s defense shotgun is a 870 Remington “youth” model filled with #3 buck."

I keep a pistol handy for home defense, but I also have my .12 gauge as a backup. I figure bird shot is good enough for home defense. If an intruder gets up close & personal, it will do grievous damage, but the shot isn't heavy enough to penetrate walls or travel distances.

68 posted on 08/29/2018 7:40:46 AM PDT by HangThemHigh (Entropy is not what it used to be.)
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