Tactical Shotgun Recommendations

[mkrj]

I'm looking to buy my first shotgun. The main purpose for it would be home defense. I have been reading about Benelli (ARGO vs pump) and Remington. Looking for reliability, simplicity, durability and quality. Any recommendations? Thanks in advance.

[ceh383]

For reliability, simplicity and durability, a pump gun is the way to go.
Remington 870 or Mossberg 500, which ever feels best to you.

[559BearDown]

Mossberg 590A1

[Dirtlaw]

My analysis: Simplicity and lack of failure = pump. SHTF and ultimate surviveability = semi-auto.

[ceh383]

My analysis: Simplicity and lack of failure = pump.

Nothing more needs to be said.

[mkrj]

When I looked at the Mossbergs, they felt / looked a bit rough around the edges. The Remington and Benelli felt better made. Are Mossbergs similar in quality to Remington?

[SmokeTheClay]

My analysis: Simplicity and lack of failure = pump.

Nothing more needs to be said.

I disagree. Pumps also fail and get short stroked. The Remington 870 when short stroked can jam it to the point of requiring it to be taken apart

Beretta 1301 please

[Gat Man]

For reliability, simplicity and durability, a pump gun is the way to go.
Remington 870 or Mossberg 500, which ever feels best to you.

My personal favorite being the Mossberg. The safety and action release are perfectly located to fully manipulate with the grip hand.

[ceh383]

I disagree. Pumps also fail and get short stroked. The Remington 870 when short stroked can jam it to the point of requiring it to be taken apart

Beretta 1301 please

As an 870 owner, I can say that has never happened to me.

[CJJohn]

If you go with a pump make sure to train. A stressful situation can cause folks to short stroke, as mentioned above. With a semi, make sure the ammo will reliably run it.

[General]

[mkrj]

Now, if I would get that one, I would be safe for sure.

[naz]

my neighbor has a mossy 590a1 retrograde that he likes a lot, and I have a benelli m2. Both solid choices, imho.

If you can find a good example used one, benelli super 90 would be great too

I think benelli’s inertia semi auto action is really reliable, you just have to make sure you are using ammo that generates enough energy. Test out if you use a light load, and keep your gun clean

[timbo399]

I have a Mossberg 500 and Mossberg 590A1. Never had an issue with either and owned them over 10 years..

Others like the Remington 870.

It's personal preference and hard to go wrong with either.

My Mossberg 500 has 18" barrel and my 590A1 has 20" barrel--- I prefer the 18" barrel for maneuverability for home defense.

[W.R.Buchanan]

You are kind of late to the game.

I would recommend that you go to a school first and learn what you would be doing with said shotgun before you go out and buy something that you won't be happy with.

First Off,, You aren't going to find much of anything "Tactical Shotgun" or "any shotgun," this late in the game. The shelves are Empty and will be for the Foreseeable Future.

My Favorite LGS is now only open by "Appointment Only" and is selling 15-20 guns a Day!!! It is slim pickin's and they are selling lots of the less desirable guns that distributors have had on the shelves for a long time, because the MFG's are Swamped and Restricted in MFG Capability by lack of personnel due to Covid.

You are easily the 25th thread posted asking the very same question here in the last 4 months. Just scroll down thru the threads and you'll see plenty. I personally have commented on most of them and tried to steer people to what I consider to be the best options. However I'm done doing that because people buy what they want, and seldom listen to others who disagree with their choices, and don't even know it.

Once in a while someone does listen and they will be successful ! (Scott)

Between Glock 19's, Mossberg or Remington Shotguns, and Complete ARs or parts to build AR's, it is slim pickin's out there.

That said,,, just buying a shotgun and not getting trained with it is a Recipe for Disaster. If you have no experience with guns I'd seriously recommend not going this route. You will be more of a danger to yourself and your family, than to the totally random and sparse threats that the News Media puts forth every night on TV, in an attempt to scare you into voting for Biden and Democrats.

Democrats are causing all the ship you see on TV, NOT REPUBLICANS and NOT TRUMP!!!. Only stupid people vote for insanity!

Have you actually seen any mayhem in person in your vacinity? Probably not. I haven't and I actually look for it constantly because my Head is on a Swivel anytime I'm away from home .

Just like Covid It doesn't exist in my Area, and Nobody has died from either problem within 60 miles of where I live.. I don't exactly live in the sticks either.

You could save yourself some money by just learning how to become more aware of your environment and learning how to avoid conflict.. In all cases,,,The Best Defense is "Avoidance"

Now if your Environment is a high risk area,,, then by all means arm up and get trained. The primary point being "GET TRAINED!!!!!" "Any gun will do,,, if you will do!"

www.frontsight.com They are giving away free training right now, and it is the best place for a newbie to get trained.

Randy