Home Defense Shotgun Advice
Jan 28, 2013 | 06:25 PM
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Home Defense Shotgun Advice
So I have a couple questions and need some Advice regarding home defense shotguns. And you guys seem pretty knowledgeable about such things.
I currently Have 4 Shotguns. 3 of them are for competition and 1 of them is an 870 express 20ga that was my first gun ever that I got when I was 8. We had to cut down the stock to fit me. I have been thinking about getting a home defense shotgun and Im trying to decide what to do. My view on Shotgun is if you are going to use it, cheap is not the way to go.
I was thinking since I already have a 20ga that Im not using I could put a new stock on it, get a shorter barrel, and add the 3 round extension, and I would have a pretty neat home defense gun that my wife could use if she had too, and it would put my first gun to good use.
I could also just buy a cheap home defense shotgun like the Maverick 88, seeing as it is something I really hope to never have to use, a cheap one would not be such a big deal.
So what option would you guys pick? If I do go with the first one, does anyone know of a good place to get a short barrel for a 20ga 870? I have found one place that has one, but it is always out of stock and Im looking for other options. Also does anyone know where to find a tactical/ home defense stock for a 20ga 870? I have seen lots for the 12ga, but none for the 20ga and the 20ga is the small frame 870
I currently Have 4 Shotguns. 3 of them are for competition and 1 of them is an 870 express 20ga that was my first gun ever that I got when I was 8. We had to cut down the stock to fit me. I have been thinking about getting a home defense shotgun and Im trying to decide what to do. My view on Shotgun is if you are going to use it, cheap is not the way to go.
I was thinking since I already have a 20ga that Im not using I could put a new stock on it, get a shorter barrel, and add the 3 round extension, and I would have a pretty neat home defense gun that my wife could use if she had too, and it would put my first gun to good use.
I could also just buy a cheap home defense shotgun like the Maverick 88, seeing as it is something I really hope to never have to use, a cheap one would not be such a big deal.
So what option would you guys pick? If I do go with the first one, does anyone know of a good place to get a short barrel for a 20ga 870? I have found one place that has one, but it is always out of stock and Im looking for other options. Also does anyone know where to find a tactical/ home defense stock for a 20ga 870? I have seen lots for the 12ga, but none for the 20ga and the 20ga is the small frame 870
Jan 28, 2013 | 06:30 PM
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Bro use that Remington and mod it like you say .it will be awesome , just get some buck shot or some #4 shot , it will do the job .
I love my 870 12ga , dead nuts reliable and easy to shoot , two things you want in a home defense gun . I'm in the process of converting it to strictly home defense , but she does have my slug barrel on full of buckshot ready to go , if my .45 doesn't get em first.
I love my 870 12ga , dead nuts reliable and easy to shoot , two things you want in a home defense gun . I'm in the process of converting it to strictly home defense , but she does have my slug barrel on full of buckshot ready to go , if my .45 doesn't get em first.
Jan 28, 2013 | 06:58 PM
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Jan 29, 2013 | 08:19 AM
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All my shotguns are to hunt with but I keep a slug barrel on my Mossberg 835 Ulti-mag and keep her loaded up with 1oz hollow points when it's at the house. A 3 1/2" shell shooting a 1oz slug will catch you off guard, so be careful 
The only time I've ever had to use it was actually at the boat ramp after a hunting trip. Saw a guy breaking into my brothers truck as we were pulling up to load the boat and I broke and run. He saw me and was gone before I could get a shot on him but I was about to fill an *** cheek up with BlackCloud Steel shot. Not to mention he probably had plenty of time because I was running in insulated chest waders 
The only time I've ever had to use it was actually at the boat ramp after a hunting trip. Saw a guy breaking into my brothers truck as we were pulling up to load the boat and I broke and run. He saw me and was gone before I could get a shot on him but I was about to fill an *** cheek up with BlackCloud Steel shot. Not to mention he probably had plenty of time because I was running in insulated chest waders
Jan 29, 2013 | 08:31 AM
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Why do you need tactical stuff on a home defense gun? I'll never understand that.
The last show I went to there was an 870 with collapsible stock, bipod, acog, rails.... Just all kinds of junk that was completely useless. A plain short barrel 870 with wood stocks and factory bead sight is just as effective if not moreso, as one that's got flashlights, doodads, and a bunch of other stuff that may or may not complicate the use of the thing.
I don't know, I don't understand the pimp my ride shotguns I see, there's my rant for today, sorry fellas.
The last show I went to there was an 870 with collapsible stock, bipod, acog, rails.... Just all kinds of junk that was completely useless. A plain short barrel 870 with wood stocks and factory bead sight is just as effective if not moreso, as one that's got flashlights, doodads, and a bunch of other stuff that may or may not complicate the use of the thing.
I don't know, I don't understand the pimp my ride shotguns I see, there's my rant for today, sorry fellas.
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Jan 29, 2013 | 10:56 AM
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Thanks for the advice everyone. I will have to weigh the options.
Im having a hard time finding a stock for a 20ga 870. I found a youth model at Cabelas and thats it. And its going to cost about $250 to upgrade my 870, and I can get a Mossberg or Maverik for that, and I can get another 870 home defense for not much more.
Im having a hard time finding a stock for a 20ga 870. I found a youth model at Cabelas and thats it. And its going to cost about $250 to upgrade my 870, and I can get a Mossberg or Maverik for that, and I can get another 870 home defense for not much more.
Jan 29, 2013 | 12:42 PM
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Whats wrong with the small stock thats on it now??
Not like your goin to be using it in competition.. Speed is your ultimate goal in a home defense situtaion!!
The only two rules you need is
#1 have a gun
#2 make sure that gun functions
nothing else matters.
My dad keeps a Winchester Ranger 120 by his bed. Its got a 19" barrel and a 8 shot extension. Loaded with 7 Agulia slugs and 4 2.75" 00 buck. Nothing fancy, we got it at a gun show back in 2001 for $90. I shot it in Competition up in Pennsylvania. The summer before i put right at 8000 rounds thru it in practice.
and on random weekends it might have 500-1000 rds put thru it.. so yea i trust it.
but i keep my carry pistol and my "hunting rifle" loaded beside my bed.
Not like your goin to be using it in competition.. Speed is your ultimate goal in a home defense situtaion!!
The only two rules you need is
#1 have a gun
#2 make sure that gun functions
nothing else matters.
My dad keeps a Winchester Ranger 120 by his bed. Its got a 19" barrel and a 8 shot extension. Loaded with 7 Agulia slugs and 4 2.75" 00 buck. Nothing fancy, we got it at a gun show back in 2001 for $90. I shot it in Competition up in Pennsylvania. The summer before i put right at 8000 rounds thru it in practice.
and on random weekends it might have 500-1000 rds put thru it.. so yea i trust it.
but i keep my carry pistol and my "hunting rifle" loaded beside my bed.