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BillCA · April 10, 2005, 11:18 AM

Good choice.

Of my "top three" choices for a defensive shotgun, the Winchester hits all of the high points, especially having a better price.

In case you're curious, my Top Three shotguns have to have at least a 5 round capacity and an 18-21" barrel. I consider these three to be pretty close to even when it comes to performance;

Winchester 1300
Remington 870
Benelli Nova

The Nova has a carbon-fiber receiver and is extremely light and fast handling with a short barrel (most often seen with rifle sights). The drawback is that recoil is pretty stout. But with even a short Benelli Nova I was still doing pretty good taking out those murderous, rampaging clay pidgeons!

April 10, 2005, 11:18 AM	#3
BillCA Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 2004 Location: Silicon Valley, Ca Posts: 7,117	Good choice. Of my "top three" choices for a defensive shotgun, the Winchester hits all of the high points, especially having a better price. In case you're curious, my Top Three shotguns have to have at least a 5 round capacity and an 18-21" barrel. I consider these three to be pretty close to even when it comes to performance; Winchester 1300 Remington 870 Benelli Nova The Nova has a carbon-fiber receiver and is extremely light and fast handling with a short barrel (most often seen with rifle sights). The drawback is that recoil is pretty stout. But with even a short Benelli Nova I was still doing pretty good taking out those murderous, rampaging clay pidgeons! __________________ BillCA in CA (Unfortunately)