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I don't want to redo that debate. If there is evidence that the 12 gauge is superior based on evidence, not anecdotes, I haven't seen it and I pay attention to such.
But, I'm out suggestions on this thread. I can shoot both - I have the low recoil Federal in my shotgun for HD but going for the AR if I have to use a long arm. Do what folks want based on cliches.
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If someone thinks that something like a single 9mm. 5.56mm, etc. round is more effective than a single 12 Gauge shotgun round for home defense ranges, then more power to them In any case, for the 12 Gauge Mossberg 590A1, I like to use Federal low recoil flitecontrol rounds that generally can pattern all 9 of 00 Buckshot in the 8 ring or better up to 25 yards. |
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The differences between the recoil of an AR and shotgun might not be as important as we think.
Under the extreme circumstances of an actual home defense occurrence, would anyone even notice recoil? It might matter for practicing, though. Or avoiding practice.
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OP, I have severe arthritis in my facet joints from the top to bottom of my spine. I no longer use standard 12 gauge loads to practice but use reduced velocity Fiocchi.
My home defense shotgun is also same load or reduced recoil in Remington or Federal, in either buckshot or slugs. They don't hurt my back nearly as bad as the standard stuff. |
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After a lot of investigation, I'm going to try some Nobelsports 2 1/4 inch buckshot loads.
These have six 00 pellets at 1250 fps. http://www.jgsales.com/12ga-nobel-sp...x.-p-3243.html For practice I saw some Low recoil, low noise birdshot loads at about 980 fps at Walmart that I'm going to try out. Some people just physically can't use most shotgun defense loads without suffering actual damage to a shoulder. It's not a matter of "Gee that hurt" it can be a matter of the doctor saying, "Gee you damaged the joint, time for major surgery". That situation requires some serious thought and experimentation. |
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I wish I could find 20 ga. reduced recoil buckshot for my shotgun pistol.
Anyone know of any? |
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Thanks!
I may try some, but even light field loads are brutal in this thing. |
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Sorry to "buck" the trend....but have you tried the .410? My Mossberg 500 .410 is a handy, low-recoil package, and the perp won't really tell much difference between 5 000Buck pellets and 8 00Buck pellets.....
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ATN082268 I think you are mixing what a 12ga. shotgun is capable of in theory vs. reality. No a single pull of the trigger of a 5.56 AR style firearm will not throw as much lead downrange as a 12ga. load of 00 buck. However the AR has less recoil which means that for someone who is say 5'0" and 115lb soaking wet, it is more appealing to train with. Which experience has shown is the difference when it comes to home defense duty. If the defender has a 12ga. but they don't like to practice with it because of the recoil/weight/difference in reloading/sound/ergonomics, it is no more useful than a golf club.
For someone buying a gun for their home defense that doesn't have experience with firearms, an AR15 platform is usually a better bet. Take that person to the range for an afternoon with an AR15 and a 12ga. and then put them through a realistic course of fire based around home defense at the end and I guarantee you that they will perform much better with the AR and feel much more confident in themselves with it. Unless they REALLY like shotguns. My apologies as I don't want to derail this thread, but do a search on this site of all the threads about home defense, shotgun for HD, HD shotgun, HD weapon, and you will begin to see a trend. Experienced forum members with real life training, simulated training, and years of experience will say that it's the mindset/skillset that matters most. What gun will allow you to obtain that skillset: 12ga. or AR15? That's up to you. |
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No win situation
Can't have loads of power W/O loads of recoil to accompany. Can't fight physics.
Launch a lot of lead, like an ounce of it at enough velocity to be effective? Recoil is unavoidable. The laws of physics can not be suspended, even temporarily.
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I like the 8 pellet Federal Flitecontrol LE low recoil buck. It can usually be had pretty cheaply if you look around the internet. 3.97/box here.
https://www.ammunitiondepot.com/953-...buck-shot.html |
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Definitely not low recoil, but I keep the Winchester defender 2 3/4 shells in my hd 12 guage. It's short barrel scatters normal buckshot so badly at just 7 yards it would be possible to miss entirely at max indoor range.
Those are the 3 00 buck followed by a slug loads. At 7 yards all 4 projectiles hit a 12" target. At 25 yards the buck misses completely. But I also keep the standard 9 00 buck in my 28" barrel 12 guage. Ar vs 12, I had a college teacher who had a tweaker succeed in kicking down his front door. By time the drug addled fool got in 12 guage was ready for action. Body landed on the front step. Just won't ever get that result from a rifle even with multiple shots. But the biggest difference is the sound of a 12 guage pump is all you need to send most bad guys running. As for recoil reduction, I like the recoil pads. Tried the rubber limbsaver brands. Not bad, not gonna throw away the one I got. But I much prefer the recoil pad 2.0 I picked up at sportsman Warehouse. Better fitting, stays in place. Large decrease in felt recoil. Btw, college teacher, marine Vietnam combat vet. Could of grabbed his old M16 but chose the 12. |
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