In general, a good semi-automatic shotgun will cost at least twice as much as a pump-action shotgun. They also generally require more maintenance than pump-action shotguns as well. If your semi-automatic shotgun has inertia-driven (meaning its loading mechanism is dependent on recoil), you ...
Semi-automatic:This type of shotgun fires a cartridge out with each trigger pull. The action is reset and a new cartridge loaded by way of gas or inertia. These remove the need to manually cock the shotgun, but require more cleaning and consistant ammo. Bolt action:In a bolt-action shot...
Many are familiar with a shotgun. Some have used the shotgun in the hunting fields. Others grew up in a home with a goodpump-action shotgun. For many households, it was the only gun in the house. The shotgun used for hunting might be pressed into home defense if need be. In fact...
Most people shoot semiautomatics better (i.e., faster and straighter) than revolvers. Their more modern designs simply have better human engineering. The overall top shot at the match and champion in the Custom Defensive Pistol category was Mark Mazzotta, a grandmaster shooter. His gun, lightl...
The Best Home Defense Shotgun Ammo: Winchester Super-X #1 Buck (12 Gauge) Federal Power Shok #4 Buck (12 Gauge) Winchester Super-X 00 Buck (12 Gauge) Winchester Super-X #3 Buck (20 Gauge) Federal Premium #4 Buck (20 Gauge)
A good patterning #1 or #0 Buckshot load from a 12 gauge pump shotgun that you are well-trained and totally competent with is hard to beat. No one wants to be forced to use a weapon in self-defense, but if you are forced to it might as well be something that quickly eliminates the...
home defense are either a traditional pump style shotgun or a semi-automatic model. Both have their own unique benefits and downfalls. The major difference is in speed. A semi-auto shotgun in trained hands can rain rounds into an adversary faster than they can blink an eye. While I have...
Pump or Semi-Automatic Operation – When it comes to defensive shotguns there are really only two options semi-auto or pump action. The Top 5 Tactical Home Defense Shotguns Mossberg 500 Tactical For the price, this is probably one of the best choices on the market. It’s simple, but effec...
Home Defense: AR vs. Shotgun | Gun DigestWhich is the better choice for home defense?Richard A. Mann
Pump-action shotguns are touted as more reliable than semi-automatic shotguns. When you consider the wide range of shells that may be stuffed into the pump-action shotgun and manually operated, then this is correct. However, the pump-action suffers from operator error. ...