When it comes to home defense, there are many reasons why the shotgun remains an excellent choice. Despite the rising popularity of alternative choices such as pistol caliber carbine or AR-15 pistols, the shotgun remains an excellent choice. CMMG Banshee PDW is a top-tier AR Pistol Caliber...
The best 12-gauge shotgun shell for home defense is one that has a consistent pattern of shot spread and low recoil. Low-recoil shells, such as Federal Premium LE132 00-Buck, are designed to reduce felt recoil and allow for faster follow-up shots. 00-Buck is a popular home defense she...
An extendedmagazineis good, but you are unlikely to need more than a few shells in a home defense situation. As a counterpoint, you are unlikely to have more than the gun load in the shotgun when you need it, and an extended magazine may hold eight shells or more —a good reserve of...
The OPSol® Mini-Clip™ adapter was designed to give “well seasoned” and “recoil sensitive” shooters the capability of shooting the trusty Mossberg® 12ga platform without the usual recoil response. By using The OPSol® Mini-Clip™ in conjunction with 1.75” shotgun shells, shooters...
Personally, I strongly question any defensive firearm that doesn’t have a light on it. If you agree, you should keep that in mind when choosing a home defense gun. Not everything can mount a light. Sling: This is clearly only a concern if you’re using a rifle or shotgun, but eith...
Home Defense: AR vs. Shotgun | Gun DigestWhich is the better choice for home defense?Richard A. Mann
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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...
Some things to consider when buying a Home Defense Shotgun The first time you fire it should not be during a home invasion! While I did say this was a great choice for people who lack firearms experience, I didn’t say it was for someone who hsd never fired a gun. ...
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