Looking for a home defense gun

[proraptor]

The mossberg 590A1 has a heavier barrel, metal safety, and metal trigger guard assembly while the regular 590 has a regular barrel, plastic safety, and plastic trigger guard assembly

[MedSpec65]

It's my Remington 870 12 ga. with XS ghost-rings and the Knoxx Comp Stock. Extended mag provides 6 Hornady 00 Buck/TAP FPD to service the threat. I'll do without the Mossbergs and pistol grips, thank you. Less is better, IMHO.

[proraptor]

It's my Remington 870 12 ga. with XS ghost-rings and the Knoxx Comp Stock. Extended mag provides 6 Hornady 00 Buck/TAP FPD to service the threat. I'll do without the Mossbergs and pistol grips, thank you. Less is better, IMHO.

What if a gang of 20 breaks into your house? Id rather have a 590A1 with 9 in the gun, 8 on the side in a mesa tactical side saddle, and an ontario M9 bayonet to clean up the rest....

6 shots wont cut it in my book scooter especially if that zombie invasion ever comes...



I love my mossberg

[Flux Capacitor]

What if a gang of 20 breaks into your house? Id rather have a 590A1 with 9 in the gun, 8 on the side in a mesa tactical side saddle, and an ontario M9 bayonet to clean up the rest....

6 shots wont cut it in my book scooter especially if that zombie invasion ever comes...



I love my mossberg

Where did u get the side mounted shell holder?

[River Jack]

I like the Remington 870 Police Mag., 12 ga. Metal is blued, not parkerized, has wood furniture, and has factory 8 round capacity. Classy looking but also intimidating. Also easy to accessorize and not too expensive. I figure if they are good enough for the police, they're good enough for me. I've got the standard stock, as I'm not a fan of pistol grips on shotguns. I like my wrists too much to do that to them!

[wearemisled]

I just bought the Remington 870 Tactical Magnum. Here are a couple of pics.





BTW... Does anyone know if it would be legal to put a bayonet on this 870 since it has a pistol grip? Also can anyone recommend one for it?

[proraptor]

I like the Remington 870 Police Mag., 12 ga. Metal is blued, not parkerized, has wood furniture, and has factory 8 round capacity. Classy looking but also intimidating. Also easy to accessorize and not too expensive. I figure if they are good enough for the police, they're good enough for me. I've got the standard stock, as I'm not a fan of pistol grips on shotguns. I like my wrists too much to do that to them!

Law Enforcement and military use whatever gun they can get the cheapest and works....

[ryang]

Any home defense choice has to consider a number of factors:
1. Will he be the only person using it? Ever? (I'm thinking wife/gf if he doesn't have one now.)
2. Apartment or house? Overpenetration is a factor.
3. Would kids be present? Even if "sometimes", longarms are harder to secure (loaded) for ready access than pistols.
4. Don't forget defensive tactics. If you plan to bunker down then firearm length isn't as big an issue.

If you're set on a shotgun then I'd suggest a 20gauge for reduced recoil and quicker followup shot placement. Easier for unexperienced to manage. Don't buy into that "rack the shotgun" BS.

Perhaps better would be a .223 OLL. Ten rounds is higher capacity than any shotgun, inflicts more damage yet doesn't overpenetrate as much.

[proraptor]

.223 doesnt over penetrate? .223 would penetrate more than buckshot for sure...

[Citadelgrad87]

Any home defense choice has to consider a number of factors:
1. Will he be the only person using it? Ever? (I'm thinking wife/gf if he doesn't have one now.)
2. Apartment or house? Overpenetration is a factor.
3. Would kids be present? Even if "sometimes", longarms are harder to secure (loaded) for ready access than pistols.
4. Don't forget defensive tactics. If you plan to bunker down then firearm length isn't as big an issue.

If you're set on a shotgun then I'd suggest a 20gauge for reduced recoil and quicker followup shot placement. Easier for unexperienced to manage. Don't buy into that "rack the shotgun" BS.

Perhaps better would be a .223 OLL. Ten rounds is higher capacity than any shotgun, inflicts more damage yet doesn't overpenetrate as much.

My Bennelli holds 9, 7 in the tube, one in the chamber, one sitting on the spoon, and is always, at least so far, 100%. Add the 9v upgraded Surefire, and I'm content.[eta one less than I thought]
Of course, I also have a Bushy, mags (yes, it IS registered), a G27, 50 extra shotgun rounds, and a seecamp 32 in the same Gunlocker.

And that's just upstairs...

[Powersauce]

What if a gang of 20 breaks into your house? Id rather have a 590A1 with 9 in the gun, 8 on the side in a mesa tactical side saddle, and an ontario M9 bayonet to clean up the rest....

6 shots wont cut it in my book scooter especially if that zombie invasion ever comes...



I love my mossberg

does that come w/the bayo lug?

[proraptor]

does that come w/the bayo lug?

yes the 590a1 comes with it...

[River Jack]

Law Enforcement and military use whatever gun they can get the cheapest and works....

Not exactly the same criteria I have, but also not necessarily a bad thing. Inexpensive & reliable, sounds good to me.

[River Jack]

I have to admit, that Mossy with the bayonet and side saddle looks pretty cool. Mikey likey.

[proraptor]

Not exactly the same criteria I have, but also not necessarily a bad thing. Inexpensive & reliable, sounds good to me.

Its all a bidding war....Whoever can get them the guns the cheapest wins