Personal defense shotgun?

[Legasat]

My first shotgun was a Big 5 special....Mossberg 590. No problems at all, still standing guard in my bedroom.

[CasperSYTFU]

+1 on 590 if you're budget is sub-500

[NastyNate]

i was think more like the mossberg 500 anyone have one any input?

Do it! You can find these at big 5 and Turners that are in your price range. You might even be able to score on with a heat shield.

I have one and love it, eats everything FTF one time but that was because she was bone dry - operator error. Other than that, she works flawlessly.

[-hanko]

i was think more like the mossberg 500 anyone have one any input?

The only input you'll get here is the 500 or 870...go back a page or 3 on this forum, you'll see what I mean.

-hanko

[robcoe]

I need some ideas I am looking for a shotgun to replace my bedside .45 any ideas I am looking at $400 max want something cheap in 12ga that can handle some slugs/ 00 buck

Like others said, Mossberg 500 or Remmington 870.

Personally I use a Winchester 1300, harder to find but a very nice shotgun(discontinued so you have to buy used), and in your price range since they can usually be found for around $300.

[freonr22]

Ithaca

[fishboy]

870

[PoorRichRichard]

My buddy has a nice heavy H&R Pardner pump with a short 18.5" barrel. The weight really cuts the recoil with buckshot and slugs. I've seen them go for as little as $200. Great gun for the money. I shoot\hunt with an old wood stock 500 with a 28" barrel- love it.

[R1J1D]

are you guys allowed to have the JIC pistol grip models down there? the mariner is a nice finish.

[KevinB]

Benelli Nova tactical. 400 bucks on sale at Sac Black rifle.

You will have it for a lifetime.

[Russ Florian]

Remington 870 Express Synthetic pump CYL BORE 7+1

Here's what I got from BIG-5 $345.00

[pitbull30]

If you can hold off a bit you can get a Mossberg 500 at Big5 for around 249 at the thanksgiving weekend sale. (or is it black friday??). Its one of those sales where if you get to big 5 before 10am or something they knock off 30 bucks. Then the rest of the weekend the 12ga is on sale for 279. The ad will come out about a week before the sale.

I got mine for the earlybird price. Then i bought a adjustable stock..I got mine cheaper than this one on amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Blackhawk-Knoxx-SpecialOps-Adjustable-Shotgun/dp/B004A01S0C

Then I sold the OEM stock on ebay for a few bucks. Bought a sling and done deal.

Another thing you should look at if you do go the Big5 route is shot capacity. Some are 5 shot...others like mine are 8 if im not mistaken.

[ElDub1950]

Big 5 has some great deals on Shotty's now .. actually most weeks, but an extra large selection this week.

[blazeaglory]

I would go with the mossy500 combo. I bought the maverick 88 HD shotty and even though I love it, I would have much preferred the combo so I can have both options. I opted for more more shots.

Yes good guns. I have the Mav 88 5+1 and it fits in my "secret spot" nicely. Originally I wanted to buy 7+1 but Im glad I got the shorter one. They have the 7+1 Maverick 88 on sale right now at big5 for $219.

[10mm]

I don't think they ship firearms to California.