Looking for a shotgun for home defense

[blackirish]

I am a pistol man myself, however if there was one thing my grandfather tought me; if you going to throw down in your own home, why wouldn't you want a shotgun. That being said, I'm looking for input on a reliable shotgun for home defense. I have had my eye on the mossberg 500 Tactical 6 shot and the 500 Cruiser 8 shot.

Second question.
What are people's feeling on pistol grips vs. adjustible stocks?

[wryekid]

I personally like the Remington 870, but I've heard good things about Mossbergs. I don't care for Mossberg's action's, but that is just me. Not to contradict myself, but if I found a deal on a Mossberg, I would probably buy it.

Second Question: Whatever you are comfortable with. I like the thumbhole stock myself, but everyone is different.

[markheck1]

either way.....whatever you think feels the best.....I will say that the pistol grip will get caught on less stuff

[SHEPHERD321]

Are you allowed to have an 'assault' shotgun in Philly?

[markheck1]

I would recommend a Mossberg 835 or 935 turkey gun, real short, and hits like a mack truck...with the right loads

[blackirish]

Are you allowed to have an 'assault' shotgun in Philly?

Good question, I'm not actually sure.

[Autonomous]

Are you allowed to have an 'assault' shotgun in Philly?

Good question, I'm not actually sure.

I like the Mossberg platform. They are good shotguns. I like the full stock but that is a matter of taste. What ever you get put a ton of rounds down range. Practice with 00 and slugs as well as lots of birdshot to get used to the action. Take a class in shotgun self defense if you can.

Do not worry about the 'assault' ban in Philly. If we start to stress illegal laws buy Nutters then we lose. If you want a higher capasity shotgun get one. It is MY understanding that the law is written attempts to take away citizens right to own firearms that have a capasity of 16 rounds or more.
-A

[410kid]

ever think of a taurus judge 410/45 lc
http://www.northcarolinasportsman.co...ils.php?id=577 good write up about judge

[blackirish]

ever think of a taurus judge 410/45 lc
http://www.northcarolinasportsman.co...ils.php?id=577 good write up about judge

Yeah, I have been giving the Judge some very serious thought. For the exact reasons that were stated in the article. Considering the fact that my house is only 975 sq ft. Manevering a shotgun in such a small space was a serious concern to me. I'm going to have to try and get my hands on one to test it out.

[wop65]

I own 2 Mossberg 500 20 gauge (18.5” barrel) shotguns and am very happy with them. (They come with stock and pistol grips.)

I keep one in my kitchen area (rifle stock) and the other down stairs (pistol grip.) They shot (they are pumps) great and never jammed.

I would have bought the Mossberg 590 but the 12 gauge is a bit too much for me and my wife. The 590 has a longer barrel but holds 3 more rounds. (That’s good!) My next Mossberg is going in my auto trunk with the pistol grip.

I suggest the Mossberg – reliable, reasonably priced and available.

Hope this helps. Hank

PS: The 590 also has Ghost Sights, which makes it good for slugs and perhaps deer hunting, or if needed in a bad situation where you need extra distance.