What Size Barrel for my Zombie Gun

**Mtbkski** · February 25th, 2010, 09:09 AM

OK, I have a Remington 870 Wingmaster with a ribbed barrel. I want to make it a Home Defense / Zombie Shotgun.

I'm torn on what size barrel to put on it. Thought I would hear what you guys all thought. I lke the idea of carrying more ammo. But wonder if the shorter barrel would be a better choice.

18.5 = Shortest I can go. Going to make it easier to handle indoors. Going to limit magazine capacity.

20 = More choices for Magazine Extensions. Can carry more rounds. Still pretty easy to move around in the house with.

20+ = Lots of choices of extensions. Harder to move around thru the house. Keep pattern tighter longer ranges.

Which is more important in your book. Manuverability?? Magazine Capacity??

**NikeBauer21** · February 25th, 2010, 09:20 AM

I would personally go with the 20.. it's a good median of positive/negative. However, if zombies really occur, NFA will be rendered useless and you could saw off a double barrel for a sidearm

... But until then I would go with the 20. Medium ammo capacity, decent accuracy, not the best maneuverability indoors, but should be good enough..

**SigSauer226** · February 25th, 2010, 09:23 AM

just get a chainsaw... that will work for the zombies at least... i recommend a husqvarna 372xp... good saw lots of power...
id go at least with a 20 in barrel i dont think it would be that terrible to handle indoors

**Mtbkski** · February 25th, 2010, 10:25 AM

Originally Posted by ASteele42

just get a chainsaw... that will work for the zombies at least... i recommend a husqvarna 372xp... good saw lots of power...
id go at least with a 20 in barrel i dont think it would be that terrible to handle indoors

I prefer to dust the bad guys why they are a little bit further away from me than chainsaw distance.

**knight0334** · February 25th, 2010, 10:36 AM

Originally Posted by Mtbkski

I prefer to dust the bad guys why they are a little bit further away from me than chainsaw distance.

Besides, everyone knows chainsaws work best on imps, demons, cacodemons, and the occasional baron of hell.

**Nic** · February 25th, 2010, 10:37 AM

When I wanted a shotgun for HD, I considered barrel length. I picked the 20" barrel with a 7 shot factory magazine... it's a great compromise between the three choices (18.5, 20, 20+).

**Poonie** · February 25th, 2010, 10:39 AM

If strictly an indoor self defense gun, if me, I'd go with the shortest barrel I could legally get away with.....Your biggest concern is going to be maneuverability. What good is extra mag capacity if you can't swing the gun onto the target? Even a short barrel will still allow you a mag capacity of at least 4 - 6 shots. Plenty IMO.