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Moby · January 16, 2013, 10:07 PM

There are several good shotguns on the market today.

I'm a Remington 870 guy. Had on in the coast Guard, I have one today.
It's a war horse.

That being said it is not my go to firearm for home defense. A lot of guys on here are about to verbally kick my butt however a shotgun is not the best firearm for home defense. I used to have to sweep vessels wit this weapon (Rem 870) and it's long, and cumbersome for extremly tight quarters. A handgun is better IMHO.

My wife and I have a plan worked out if there is ever a break in. She grabs the shotgun and we both work our way to my childs room. Once there, I go find the threat. She blasts anyone coming in the childs door. It's a great last line in the sand gun.

To move through a home, a pistol with a light and maybe laser in my opinion is better. If you already have a reliable handgun, I can only give you a Remington 870 point of view. It neve fails, has incredible stopping power. And will intimidate any foe.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuW-eoDIGps

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o19uQDce7OQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrxkjRXk7m8

January 16, 2013, 10:07 PM	#4
Moby Member Join Date: November 11, 2012 Posts: 91	There are several good shotguns on the market today. I'm a Remington 870 guy. Had on in the coast Guard, I have one today. It's a war horse. That being said it is not my go to firearm for home defense. A lot of guys on here are about to verbally kick my butt however a shotgun is not the best firearm for home defense. I used to have to sweep vessels wit this weapon (Rem 870) and it's long, and cumbersome for extremly tight quarters. A handgun is better IMHO. My wife and I have a plan worked out if there is ever a break in. She grabs the shotgun and we both work our way to my childs room. Once there, I go find the threat. She blasts anyone coming in the childs door. It's a great last line in the sand gun. To move through a home, a pistol with a light and maybe laser in my opinion is better. If you already have a reliable handgun, I can only give you a Remington 870 point of view. It neve fails, has incredible stopping power. And will intimidate any foe. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuW-eoDIGps http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o19uQDce7OQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrxkjRXk7m8 __________________ “A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government.” ~George Washington US Coast Guard 76-86 Semper Paratus Last edited by Moby; January 16, 2013 at 10:16 PM.