Size matters: The final way to make it better is to shorten it. Most major manufacturers have a factory built short barrel version of their tactical shotguns. You can also contract with a gunsmith to shorten your existing gun. It is important to note a short barrel shotgun falls under some...
The best barrel lengths for a home defense shotgun are 18- to 20-inches. Anything longer than that is intended for field use, such as hunting or clay pigeon shooting. It is simply too long for the cramped indoors of a home defense scenario. Take note that 18-inches is the minimum barr...
at a somewhat close range. It’s partly why the government banned short-barreled, or “sawed-off” shotguns back in the gangster days of the 1930s. The shorter the shotgun barrel, the faster those pellets or buckshot spread out once they leave the barrel.Anything less than 18″ is illega...
Powerful, effective, and fast handling, the shotgun offers real efficiency. Oftentimes, the same shotgun may be used for quail, dove, duck, and deer, with a simple choke or barrel change. You may add a shorter barrel for defense use. Choosing a Shotgun Choosing a shotgun for home defen...
The TRUGLO Home Defense Fiber Optic Front Sight 12-20Ga Green is the perfect addition to any plain barrel shotgun. Its easy installation, ultra-tough construction, and universal fit make it a great choice for those looking for improved accuracy and reliability. Its highly visible green fiber op...
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...
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Ammunition quality has a great effect on reliability. These loads are top notch personal defense loads in 7.62x39mm. The author tests a Black Aces shotgun by holding it below chest level. Function is good. 1 / 24
The way you have a handgun set up for home defense is usually drastically different from your everyday carry gun. NIGHT SIGHTS The last thing I encourage on home firearms is low-light sights. These serve a very interesting dual purpose. First and most importantly they allow you to see and...
The trusts I belong to own about 20 NFA weapons in every category (Machine gun, destructive device, silencer, short barreled rifle, short barreled shotgun…I guess we don’t own an Any Other Weapon. I’ll have to fix that). I and my firearm specialist attorney assisted a friend’s ...