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Brian Pfleuger · December 6, 2012, 02:41 PM

A 12ga still has to hit important parts if it's going to stop someone.

The WalMart guy clearly didn't know what he was talking about but I think I'd rather have a raw beginner defend themselves with an AR than a 12ga.

A gun guy might not think "2 3/4" bird" has much recoil but most all "non-gun" people would vehemently disagree.

Does it have to be a $900 gun? No, but I'd rather it was an AR than a 12ga. I'd rather it was almost any long gun than a 12ga.

December 6, 2012, 02:41 PM	#15
Brian Pfleuger Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 25, 2008 Location: Austin, CO Posts: 19,578	A 12ga still has to hit important parts if it's going to stop someone. The WalMart guy clearly didn't know what he was talking about but I think I'd rather have a raw beginner defend themselves with an AR than a 12ga. A gun guy might not think "2 3/4" bird" has much recoil but most all "non-gun" people would vehemently disagree. Does it have to be a $900 gun? No, but I'd rather it was an AR than a 12ga. I'd rather it was almost any long gun than a 12ga. __________________ Nobody plans to screw up their lives... ...they just don't plan not to. -Andy Stanley