inexpensive home defense question

[bradjc72]

What are your thoughts for what I could get for myself for the most inexpensive home defense shotgun? I dont have a huge budget, but want something for overall home defense.

Any thoughts, and also ideas on the best gauge for that?

[LittleRedToyota]

used remington 870 with 18" barrel.

12 gauge.

[Curmudgeon]

In order, cheapest on top...

Charles Daly Pardner Pump, 12 ga

Mossberg 500 series, 12 ga

Remington 870, 12 ga.

[TXDMERC73]

i used to own a Mossberg Maverick 88 pump shotgun i bought it brand new for 170.00 i traded it in for ammunition 3 months ago ....it was a good shotgun very cheap, kicks like a SOB, if you can find one they a re a good run for your money very inexpensive shotgun, it even came with a modified choke.

[YllwFvr]

Im not a shotgun guy, so please explain what the modified choke is?

And dont some shotguns have a twist choke for quick adjustments?
All I know about em is that some have inserts that can change the pattern.

[TXDMERC73]

modified choke is a choke somwhere in between a full choke and improved choke.

[Nic]

You can pick up a brand new 12 gauge NEF for $150-200. It is a New England Firearms pump shotgun, made in China. The finish leaves something to be desired, but they cycle and shoot well. I own an NEF myself.

[P-11 shooter]

I'd go with the mossberg. Or see if you can find a good deal on a used shotgun. You might ba ableto find something really nice on the cheap.

[arks]

Mossy 500 12 gauge. Inexpensive but stone reliable.
Mine is a Mariner and I added a SureFire light.

[BigBoomStick]

I have a Mossberg Persuader. 18inch barrel, pistol grip. holds 8 shells. Some people may frown upon the pistol grip for home defense, but its perfect for me. I know how to use it effectively. And it was cheap - around 250 I think.

If you are in the West Chester area, I will bring it to a range sometime if you want to try it out.

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