The larger a shotgun's barrel diameter, the more powerful the shotgun's loads typically will be. This means more energy inflicted on whatever you shoot, but also more recoil felt by the shooter. 12 gauge shotguns are most popular for home defense. The recoil of a 12 gauge shotgun is m...
The 12-gauge shotgun generates 25 to 30 pounds of recoil energy. The 20 gauge averages 20 pounds with buckshot. That is a considerable difference, but that doesn’t rule out the 20-gauge shotgun for defense. This isn’t the whole story, the weight of the shotgun matters as well. The...
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Like the KS-12, the IWI TS12 is another model that excels at on-board ammunition capacity, but it comes at the cost of reload times and bulk. This bullpup semi-auto 12-gauge shotgun holds 15+1 rounds on tap between three rotating tube magazines, but reloading those tubes in a hurry...
The gauge should be considered. I prefer a 12-gauge shotgun, but a 20-gauge model is a formidable option as well. Even the .410 may work well with proper loads. Penetration is good with buckshot in all gauges. The larger gauges have more choice in loads and deliver a greater payload....
Ashotgunhas long been considered one of the gold standards for home defense, and for very good reason. Not only are they (normally) the cheapest option, they offer a wide range of choices as well. Shotguns take a variety of ammunition. The drawbacks are mainly the limited amount of ammo...
Featuring a thumbhole stock, with option in 12 or 20 gauge, the Savage Stevens 320 Security provides an impressive home defense gun for less than $300.
operation. Once you pick your gun, we need to make is fight ready. Related Stories:Gun Review: Mossberg Shockwave 20 Gauge – A Compact Powerhouse Let’s look at the top six things I encourage you to do to get the most out of your home defense shotgun....
While 20-gauge buckshot is normally smaller, with fewer pellets, and slightly lower muzzle velocity than 12-gauge rounds — it still packs a huge punch. However, 20-gauge tends to not work out as well as you may think. Since a 20-gauge shotgun normally weighs less than a 12-gaug...