looking for suggestions

[Darbyglocker]

With the anticipation of getting a few bucs back from my uncle(Sam) I'm thinking I should add a shotgun to my collection. Looking for a good ol fashion 12 guage I guess pump (unless there are reasons for semi) this will mainly be a home defense, may see a little range time enough to get familiar with not really looking into trap/skeet right now just a basic bare bones shotgun. I've started doing my homework but thought i'd get some input from you guys as well. Any suggestions will be appreciated.Thanks in advance.

[Jay5oh]

Rem 870
Moss 500
Win 1300

[JIMMYC308]

Benelli Nova Are you looking for a tactical or field shotgun?

[yobos4vr]

remington 870 all the way.

[ithinkimamedic]

I love my 870 Police Magnum, has eaten everything with out a hicup.

[rwilson452]

If my memory serves me correctly Mossberg has a package that has two barrels. one a 18" cylinder bore bbl and the other is longer with a modified choke. Use the 18" around the home and the other for field work.

Originally Posted by Darbyglocker

With the anticipation of getting a few bucs back from my uncle(Sam) I'm thinking I should add a shotgun to my collection. Looking for a good ol fashion 12 guage I guess pump (unless there are reasons for semi) this will mainly be a home defense, may see a little range time enough to get familiar with not really looking into trap/skeet right now just a basic bare bones shotgun. I've started doing my homework but thought i'd get some input from you guys as well. Any suggestions will be appreciated.Thanks in advance.

[gunhealer65]

benelli m1 super 90 bad a$$

[Frenchy]

I would go pump all the way, Personally, the Mossberg 500 is nice all around, as mentionned you can get a combo slug skeet, but in the 590 or mariner series you can get 9shots, nice little tight package. I plan on having one some day.. I have seen many with semi's and when they jam, its a 2 had thing to undo, with a pump, you pump, shake and your good to go.

[Lycanthrope]

You can short stroke a pump and cause some nasty jams as well.

It never fails to amaze me the people who will use a semi auto pistol and then avoid a semi shotgun like the plague. Like all autos....you need the correct ammo they like and keep a reasonable cleaning schedule. My Remington 1100 Competition Master is 100% with ammo above 1 DRAM/ 1 OZ. 22" barrel with tac latch, extended bolt release, fiber optic beads and big head safety.



The auto will be softer shooting and easier to shoot under stress (I've seen a LOT of police forget to pump the 870 in qualifications!). The Benelli's, Remington's and Winchesters are excellent choices. For a novice they are faster. For a trained shooter, the pump is almost as fast (there are excetional shooters who can run a pump faster, but I'm not talking about them)

That being said, the Mossy 500 and Remington 870 are rock solid. They are half the cost of a good auto and can take more abuse if you should choose to subject them to it.

[dsljay]

You didn't mention how much money you have to spend. Are you looking new or used?