In these times many people who have not considered having a gun are walking into their local gun shops, Cabelas, Kmarts, Bass Pro Shops and asking a lot of questions. Sometimes to clerks who have no practical knowledge of personal defensive firearms. Shotguns for home defense, a sidearm for away from home and what ammo to buy are basically the questions. Over the next few days we have this all broken down simply for our readers. ( #shotgun #homedefense #handgun )
These are our opinions and also represent what we have in these situation personally.
There are absolutely an array of shotguns to choose from. Our choices are based on reliability and ease of use. Thats it. When it comes to cost it should not matter how you protect your family in a life threaten situation where seconds count.
#1 Mossberg Flex 500 Tactical Shotgun 12-Gauge (pictured above)
The Flex 500 Tactical series is a Modular System of shotguns based on the legendary model 500 with the LTS (Tool-Less Locking System). This system consists of three convenient connecting technologies, that come together to
bring another level of flexibility to your Tactical shooting endeavors. One locking pen is for the stock, one for the forend, and one for the recoil pad. The Tactical series is set up for any of your shotgun’s Personal Protection needs but easily allows you to change the stock, forend, or recoil pad for a specific need. All Tactical Series features black, OD Green, or tan finish on the barrel and receiver. The stocks and forends are black and are available in pistol grip, adjustable, or fixed.
7 pounds
Why? Ease of use. Cost is about $600 give ot take. 7+1 shells in the gun. Tactical grip for easier grip. Available at Gander Mountain right now – http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=Mossberg-Flex-500-Tactical-Shotgun&i=612030&r=view
#2 Mossberg 500 Special Purpose 20-Gauge Tactical Pump-Action Shotgun
A 20 ga. that anyone of any size can use for home defense, the Mossberg 500 Special Purpose Pump-Action Shotgun delivers supreme control and recoil management while providing optimum stopping power. Six-position adjustable black synthetic stock with pistol grip gives this tactical shotgun a serious edge. Sleek matte blued finish on barrel and receiver. Ghost ring fiber-optic front sight. Rubber recoil pad. Boasts a pump action, dual extractors, twin-action bars, positive steel-to-steel lockup, anti-jam elevator and ambidextrous tang safety. Includes a fixed cylinder choke. Eight-round capacity. Gunlock included.
6.75 pounds
Why? Ease of use. Light weight. Light for the ladies. Cost is about $500 give or take. Available at Cabelas right now – http://www.cabelas.com/product/MOSSBERG-SP-SHOTGUN/1836535.uts
#3 Remington Model 870 Express Tactical Blackhawk Spec Ops II Shotgun
Remington tactical shotguns are rugged, ultra-dependable and continually evolve as they’re called to serve in new, increasingly demanding environments. Built on Remington’s legendary pump action that’s become the gold standard for high-risk applications, the Model 870 Express Tactical has a quickpointing 18″ barrel. The Knoxx Blackhawk synthetic stock provides 7-position length-of-pull adjustment, a recoil reduction system, and an enhanced pistol grip. Adjustable ambidextrous sling mount. SuperCell recoil pad. Drilled and tapped receiver. Fixed cylinder choke. 6 + 1 capacity.
7.5 pounds
Why? Ease of use. Tactical grip for easier grip. Cost is about $700 give ot take. Available at Gander Mountain right now – http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?i=618600