HD shotgun question

[08duramax]

I am thinking of getting a shotgun for home defense and also to take a class or two. I think I want a semi auto. I know nothing about them. What is the current consensus on the best semi auto HD shotgun. I shot the beneli m4 at the gun show and lowed it, but I can't afford the $1700 for one. I am in the $700 range. Thanks for the help. I am getting some lower receivers and want to add something else to the DROS to make it a better deal. :-)

[bernieb90]

Mossberg 930s run in your price range, and are pretty good shotguns for the money.

[dc2integra]

The mossberg 930spx my friend.

[08duramax]

What about the versa max?

[Josh3239]

VersaMax is great, so is the 930SPX. May catch some flack but any interest in a Saiga 12?

[bernieb90]

What about the versa max?

That would be quite a bit outside the OPs price range.

[Travis590A1]

Benelli M4 its not a $1700 shotgun, its a $1400 shotgun lol.

[hermosabeach]

I would suggest taking a class before buying a gun

You can rent from most schools and or borrow from friends. Semi autos are great but malfunctions seem to take more though than pump guns

All have up and downsides. I think a class might help you decide what you need and or want. Many folks prefer the 20 Gauge as it is similar in effictiveness to the 12 gauge but it is easier for some to shoot- lower recoil- lighter- faster handeling

The semi can also be much more ammo and dirt sensative than a semi

[Bert Gamble]

Spend the extra and get the M4. Put the lowers on the back burner. You won't regret it.

[jeffrice6]

FN SLP!

[MossbergMan]

The Mossberg 930SPX is just the gun for you. Right price, reilable and great features that cost extra on most SG's in that price range.

[Sicarius]

I personally like benelli's so I will suggest a used M1 in your price range. If you want to find something that will leave you a little more change in your pocket, a used Remy 1100 is a great option. Both are proven platforms and a ton of aftermarket support. The Mossy 930 is a great newcomer that is extremely reasonably priced and is building a very nice resume. For a HD weapon, I don't find myself looking for a new weapon... It is not a safe queen to or something I take immaculate care of. It is a purpose built firearm that just needs to work as intended. It has a few scrapes and dings is just fine with me as long as it works when I need it to. If I can save some cash and put it towards ammo/training or accessories, I am more than pleased. Just curious, why not a pump? Not trolling you by any means.
Kevin

[Richard Erichsen]

I am thinking of getting a shotgun for home defense and also to take a class or two. I think I want a semi auto. I know nothing about them. What is the current consensus on the best semi auto HD shotgun. I shot the beneli m4 at the gun show and lowed it, but I can't afford the $1700 for one. I am in the $700 range. Thanks for the help. I am getting some lower receivers and want to add something else to the DROS to make it a better deal. :-)

The "best" of anything is subjective and you're going to see that in the responses. For the money, I like the Mossberg 930 SPX, which is a great shotgun for the money, though the FN SLP Tactical and Benelli M1 and M4 are better built, whether that is cost justified or not depends on your definition of what is good enough. Mossberg 930 SPX would be my recommendation. A good trainer is going to cost at LEAST as much as the shotgun.

R

[MXRider]

I still don't get why so many people want to use a shotgun for home defense. I literally can't see a single advantage it offers for that role over a pistol or carbine, and it is desperately lacking in many areas.

[CK_32]

I still don't get why so many people want to use a shotgun for home defense. I literally can't see a single advantage it offers for that role over a pistol or carbine, and it is desperately lacking in many areas.

Whys that? That advantages do pistols and rifles have over a shotgun?