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Jeff Thomas · September 1, 1999, 05:32 PM

Pipper, you should give the 12 gauge Remington 870 (in various config's) a very close look. It is the most modified and modifiable shotgun for home defense ever made, I do believe. It is a tried and true design, and very, very durable. It is probably the most common shotgun used for home defense and police work (I hear the Mossberg is very close).

Check out these web sites for more info:

http://www.vangcomp.com/
http://www.wilsoncombat.com/scattergun/index.html
http://www.robarguns.com/defens.html

For less than $500 you can get an excellent Rem 870, and add an 18" barrel along with a sidesaddle for ammo. Later modifications, if you choose, could be done as you can afford them. Or, it will work great as is. Porting will reduce the felt recoil, as will low-recoil 'tactical' ammunition.

Don't overlook the 870. Remington's site is located at:
http://www.remington.com/FIREARMS/firearmsfr.htm

Regards from AZ

[This message has been edited by Jeff Thomas (edited September 01, 1999).]

September 1, 1999, 05:32 PM	#9
Jeff Thomas Senior Member Join Date: December 9, 1998 Location: Texas Posts: 4,753	Pipper, you should give the 12 gauge Remington 870 (in various config's) a very close look. It is the most modified and modifiable shotgun for home defense ever made, I do believe. It is a tried and true design, and very, very durable. It is probably the most common shotgun used for home defense and police work (I hear the Mossberg is very close). Check out these web sites for more info: http://www.vangcomp.com/ http://www.wilsoncombat.com/scattergun/index.html http://www.robarguns.com/defens.html For less than $500 you can get an excellent Rem 870, and add an 18" barrel along with a sidesaddle for ammo. Later modifications, if you choose, could be done as you can afford them. Or, it will work great as is. Porting will reduce the felt recoil, as will low-recoil 'tactical' ammunition. Don't overlook the 870. Remington's site is located at: http://www.remington.com/FIREARMS/firearmsfr.htm Regards from AZ [This message has been edited by Jeff Thomas (edited September 01, 1999).]