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Kraziken · October 21, 2008, 02:10 PM

Having done entry work in real life, ala knock warrants.

I felt way more comfortable with a pistol in close quarters. If you have to you can pull back, tuck the pistol against your body and use your other hand to ward off a suprise attack.

The shotgun has it's place though. I don't care for the pistol grip and prefer it on the shoulder ready, but in room clearing pistol grip and tucked down low the shotgun would work well.

There's other numerous things against it such as muzzle flash, recoil and the ability to follow up with shots too. If you actually make a confrontation where rounds are not exchanged first, I can see the shotgun possibly with just the presence enough to cause the offender to think twice about doing anything funny, and maybe more willing to comply with verbal orders.

I have kids, so hiding a SD shotgun becomes an issue too, as it will more likely be stored in a safe. I see it more of a tool to see what is "knocking" outside, than what is "knocking" inside the house because of this reason.

October 21, 2008, 02:10 PM	#59
Kraziken Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2007 Posts: 268	Having done entry work in real life, ala knock warrants. I felt way more comfortable with a pistol in close quarters. If you have to you can pull back, tuck the pistol against your body and use your other hand to ward off a suprise attack. The shotgun has it's place though. I don't care for the pistol grip and prefer it on the shoulder ready, but in room clearing pistol grip and tucked down low the shotgun would work well. There's other numerous things against it such as muzzle flash, recoil and the ability to follow up with shots too. If you actually make a confrontation where rounds are not exchanged first, I can see the shotgun possibly with just the presence enough to cause the offender to think twice about doing anything funny, and maybe more willing to comply with verbal orders. I have kids, so hiding a SD shotgun becomes an issue too, as it will more likely be stored in a safe. I see it more of a tool to see what is "knocking" outside, than what is "knocking" inside the house because of this reason.