I need a home defense shotgun.

[Blackhawk2001]

If money is an issue, might I suggest you cruise the pawn shops in your area? I bought a Remington 870 back in '99 at a pawn shop for $125. If you buy a hunting version with a longer barrel than you want, you can buy a shorter barrel for @ $90.

 

[BigJ3780]

If you like semi autos there is nothing wrong with a Remington 1100. They are very reliable and easy to use. Tons of accessories to help set it up to fit your particular mission. I have been shooting mine for a very long time, it has served as a trap, skeet, sporting clays gun, used for combat competitions, and is loaded with 11 rounds of 00 buck, has 4 slugs stored in the buttstock and in my bedroom as I type this. My personal preference is for pistol gripped shoulder stock, mine is wearing a 26 inch barrel and a 10 shot Choate extension allowing 10+1.

Changed my opinion on my first shotty! How much do these run?

 

[451_Detonics]

Changed my opinion on my first shotty! How much do these run?

Well...that is a tough question as that one isn't available as a factory gun and never was. However you can buy a basic used 1100 for a decent price and add the Speedfeed stock yourself for about 100 bucks. You can also keep an eye on gunbroker for deals like this one... Remington 1100 with 10 round mag extension : Semi-auto at GunBroker.com

Mine would be bit higher than that one thanks to the Hastings Wadlock barrel I have on it, the barrel cost me more than the shotgun did. However the Wadlock barrel gives such great patterns I feel it was more than worth it.

 

[vitamink]

another vote for a s12 from me. 5-30rds from a box fed magazine? Hell yes. I also have a remmy 870 with a surefire foregrip and a mesa tactical stock that is excellent, but reloading after 4 rounds is an issue...i'd rather just slap in a magazine of 10 or drum of 20.

YouTube - Saiga Shotgun Gunfighting DVD Preview with Gabe Suarez

 

[ThrottleJockey]

Try this one out for size. Knoxx Sidewinder Shotgun Conversion Kit with 10-Round Drum Magazine Maverick 88, Mossberg 500, 590, 590A1 Composite and Steel Black - MidwayUSA
They are discontinued but can still be found on gunbroker from time to time.

 

[cedarhillfarms11]

Any pump action 12 ga will do the trick. Pumps are most reliable in a home invasion situation. My personal favorite in home defense is the moss 590.

 

[bsinger82]

My vote is for the Saiga 12. Put a Chaos Door Breech on the end and 20rd drum loaded with Buck Shot and Slugs!!

 

[mbaza3]

My vote is for a Mossberg 500 pump. It is simple and reliable.

 

[FERLACH]

Remington 870, always work.

 

[rem338um]

Put the ooo buck in your judge and save yourself some money

 

[xHwyLT]

Can't go wrong with either the Mossberg 500, or Remington 870. I have both. Personally I shoot the Mossberg 500 more, because the 870 has a longer barrel. Handle them at your local gun shop, whichever feels better to you is probably the one your going to shoot better.

 

[BearArms Jim]

One cannot go wrong with a Remington 870, 12 or 20. Moss and Winchester are ok too

 

[BigBrian]

I use a saiga 410, great shotgun and handy. also have an 870, and Benelli Nova is a great choice too.

 

[Glocker1986]

I went with a remingotn 870 marine mag. I may add a light at some point but for now it seems to fit the bill.

 

[lmaroska]

I prefer a Remington 870. Many things will do the job so get what the budget allows. Just remember the golden rule. Keep it simple stupid.

 

[squirrelhntr]

mossberg 9 shot pump. fair priced scattergun

 

[willie69]

i have a colt delta 10mm it shoots like a shotgun and is almost as loud dirty harry would of been proud

 

[Big Mac 1911]

I have an old Mossberg 500 that I made into a tactical shotgun. It already had an 18" barrel, just needed to add stock and forend. I added a light that you just touch with your thumb to activate and extra shell holders.

May be best to try to find a cheap used 870 or mossberg 500 and buying a kit. Just my thoughts!

Good Luck... Half the fun is building it yourself, in my opinion.

As embarrassing as it is to say, I don't have one right now. (unless you count a Taurus Judge) I use to have a Saiga 12 but ended up selling it a couple of years ago. All my gun money lately keeps getting dumped into handguns but it's time I start planning on a good shotgun that could be used for home defense. I have some experiance with pump action shotguns but semi auto is what I have shot most.

My favorite style is tactical, you know, something that would look good while doing a barrel roll across my hallway Seriously though, I do like pistol grips, front grips, rails etc.

What do you guys have? How much did it cost? Pics along with suggestions would be awesome!

Thanks!

 

[devildawg00311]

As embarrassing as it is to say, I don't have one right now. (unless you count a Taurus Judge) I use to have a Saiga 12 but ended up selling it a couple of years ago. All my gun money lately keeps getting dumped into handguns but it's time I start planning on a good shotgun that could be used for home defense. I have some experiance with pump action shotguns but semi auto is what I have shot most.

My favorite style is tactical, you know, something that would look good while doing a barrel roll across my hallway Seriously though, I do like pistol grips, front grips, rails etc.

What do you guys have? How much did it cost? Pics along with suggestions would be awesome!

Thanks!

I use a Mossberg 500 cruiser. Its tacked out and looks sharp. The most important thing about a home defense shotgun isnt what it looks like but how comfortable you are with the weapon. honestly any 12ga shotgun will do the job. also to remember you can sink alot of money into a shot gun and they dont hold value. I have a lil over $550 in mine and it's only worth about $200.

 

[DanO]

It is a TOOL. If you want a high speed super swat titanium-dipped autoloading shotgun, you can spend a lot of money. THey are cool, they are fun, they look all legit and evil and full of death. AND they will not make the bad guy any deader than the used Remington 870 you find at the gunshop. If it is a home defense gun, you will be using it at home, not on patrol in Burma. Keep it simple.

There is a reason the Secret Service still uses the 870. It works. Yes, they put a speedfeed stock on it and a tritium front sight, but that is it.