What's your opinion on a shotgun for home defense

[gunman41mag]

You can't compare a handgun power to a shotgun power

 

[cbseniour]

The original and still the best home defense weapon is a double barrel shot gun behind the door
quick easy, requires minimum training and is very effective.

 

[Sylvain]

You can't compare a handgun power to a shotgun power

I also love all the kinds of load you have for a shotgun.
You dont have that for a handgun.
You have everything from birdshot to 00 buckshot, slugs, bean bags and other non-lethal ammo and whatnot.

 

[EvilBlackGun]

More numbers than "1" -- myself --

-- might argue that the Judge, properly loaded, is a good match for any would-be baddie. I would unleash its .410 cylinder slowly enough to reach my Traditions 3"-Mag semi-auto. MAN! it kicks, but it works. My Judge's loads barely penetrate wall-board w/ painted-over wall-paper, and regularly penetrate 8-inches (average) of wet news-print. I would NOT want to take one shot from it on myself. YMMV, but I really trust mine. "... from what I've read" really needs some back-up here, or it's merely opinion. EBG.

the judge is not a good choice for SD/HD...the ballistics are pretty awful from what I've read. :

 

[gunman41mag]

I also love all the kinds of load you have for a shotgun.
You dont have that for a handgun.
You have everything from birdshot to 00 buckshot, slugs, bean bags and other non-lethal ammo and whatnot.

You have an excellent point, the shotgun has plenty of ammo options

 

[Regulus]

IMO...Shotgun for HD is a great investment.

 

[Hookeye]

There's a 23" turkey model 870 by my bed (with Imp Cyl choketube in it).
And a 1911.

 

[Sylvain]

You have an excellent point, the shotgun has plenty of ammo options

It's also a better club once empty, compared to a handgun.
Not to mention that you can add a freaking bayonett.

 

[redpitbull44]

930 SPX loaded with Federal 3" Magnum Double Ought Buck Shot. 15 copper plated pellets of flesh tearing goodness.

Of course, there's always an M&P45 close by ready to go as well...

 

[K_W]

My security system is a Remington 870 Exp. Mag 12 ga. with 4 Federal 2 3/4" 9 pellet 00 flitecontrols in the tube and 5 more on the stock backed up by a P95 9mm with 31 Federal HST 147 grain hollow points.

Felonious entry not recommended.

 

[rugertoter]

Once & for all, a ye or ne for the shotgun as home defense

The idea of firing "shot", at close range, is superior to firing a bullet - unless you have an automatic and don't have to worry about the bullet blowing through walls and hitting anyone else. The brutal wounds that a shotgun will deliver is devistating.

 

[dbd870]

From a stationary position I'd certainly prefer it over a handgun. Then again I'd take my AR first. (no it's not over penetrative with good ammo)

 

[drgnrobo]

Although I prefer a handgun(more manuverable ,not as loud ,not as heavy,blah blah) I would not feel undergunned with a super reliable Rem 870 ,the mere cycling of this weapon strikes fear into any unwelcome intruder.

 

[jeremy]

I'll take my Carbine, thank you very much...

 

[cedartop]

nay

 

[Quad]

My Glock 23 is right next to my 12 gauge pump, so I can grab either depending on the circumstances.

I have frangible 00 Buck loaded in the shotgun, so I'm a little less worried about over penetration issues.

 

[gunman41mag]

I get a "GOOD FEELING" when I have my BENELLI M1 SUPER 90, with extended mag tube, rifle sights, & pistol grip or my BERETTA 1201 FP with extended mag tube, rifle sights, & pistol grip. Either one should get the job done.

 

[looney2ns]

the judge is not a good choice for SD/HD...the ballistics are pretty awful from what I've read.

and i wouldn't bet my life on a perp being scared of a noise.

Based on a show I saw on HD weapons, they tested a wide variety of weapons, cals, and shotshells, a Judge with 410 Remington Self Defense cartridges came out on top in shooting ballistic jell by a long "shot". Taking over penetration into account as well.

 

[LPMan59]

Based on a show I saw on HD weapons, they tested a wide variety of weapons, cals, and shotshells, a Judge with 410 Remington Self Defense cartridges came out on top in shooting ballistic jell by a long "shot". Taking over penetration into account as well.

The Box O' Truth #41 - The Taurus Judge Vs. The Box O' Truth - Page 1

these guys found the opposite....the 410 didn't perform very well. perhaps it was just that particular load?

regardless, i would take the time tested Remington 870 or Mossberg 500 with 00 buck over the judge. I personally prefer a carbine, but ymmv.

 

[jeremy]

Based on a show I saw on HD weapons, they tested a wide variety of weapons, cals, and shotshells, a Judge with 410 Remington Self Defense cartridges came out on top in shooting ballistic jell by a long "shot". Taking over penetration into account as well.

I have fired a couple of them and found them to be, lacking in the capabilities area...