FN SLP: Best home defense shotgun?

[prc77]

Benelli M4

Why,, cuss you have one.

[CzechSF]

I think an FN SLP is a great home defense shotgun. In my opinion it has an easier manual of arms compared to a pump. Especially for my wife. If it jams, just pull back the bolt. It is a little picky on ammo though. Mine will fail to eject almost everytime with the black Fiocchi buckshot from big 5. Winchester buckshot from Walmart never fails. It kicks less too.

[GW]

I have a number of autoloaders including the SLP and while I like it, it is far from my favorite (A Benelli M1-S90). That said, and given cost considerations. I would recommend you look at the CZ-712 Utility
I have one of these and love it. It's lightweight, fast, easy on the shoulder and a natural pointer and will set you back about $500-- Significantly less than the SLP, or Benelli or Mossberg 930. The downside is there aren't a lot of accessories for the CZ e.g.no Sidesaddle, but you can at least put an extended mag tube on it.
Give it a look, the CZ 712 Utility is a real winner.

[NorCalTommy]

SLP is a natural pointer and is an excellent choice for home defense, provided you keep it wet. I've experienced failures to feed and eject during the middle of a multigun course. It resolved itself with a spritz of CLP.

[far from tactical]

I've shot the fn slp And I loved it that mite be my next shotgun when I found one at a good price and as much as I love the benelli m4 can't see my self dishing out that extra cash for it if the slp holds more shells then the m4 that's just me

[UserM4]

Just a question, what's the appeal of a semi for home defense? Have you guys shot full load buck or slugs as quick as a semi can over the rate of a pump action? It's pretty damn hard to keep an accurate and tight group. Not trying to sound pretentious. Just trying to learn. I always find pumps to be less finicky with loads and generally more reliable.

[Bert Gamble]

Just a question, what's the appeal of a semi for home defense? Have you guys shot full load buck or slugs as quick as a semi can over the rate of a pump action? It's pretty damn hard to keep an accurate and tight group. Not trying to sound pretentious. Just trying to learn. I always find pumps to be less finicky with loads and generally more reliable.

As a pretty new shotgun shooter, I can 100% guarantee that the M4 can shoot faster (and stay on target better) than a pump. I have been to shotgun courses at FS and Gray Ops, and testify that none of the pump guys could go nearly as fast, or stay on target as well, even though they were much more experienced. At the FS course, there were 2 guns that did not have a hiccup in the 600+ rounds. Both were M4s. Using the M4 makes me a better shooter. Plain and simple.

[UserM4]

As a pretty new shotgun shooter, I can 100% guarantee that the M4 can shoot faster (and stay on target better) than a pump. I have been to shotgun courses at FS and Gray Ops, and testify that none of the pump guys could go nearly as fast, or stay on target as well, even though they were much more experienced. At the FS course, there were 2 guns that did not have a hiccup in the 600+ rounds. Both were M4s. Using the M4 makes me a better shooter. Plain and simple.

Were you using 2-3/4 or 3"?

[CzechSF]

UserM4, I prefer a semi over a pump for ease of use. Especially for my wife who barely shoots. And I think it kicks less. I don't care how fast it shoots. But lately I just prefer my 9mm so we don't blow our ear drums out in the house.

[prc77]

My SLP is for games,

Moss 500 is for HD

[MossbergMan]

Answer OP: SLP should be fine, get professional training before trusting your life to it. Of course I'm partial to Mossbergs and use an 930SPX. I have owned and shot the SLP, just didn't like having to change pistons depending on loads and reversing the safety. Let your budget be your guide. The less you spend on a quality firearm the more you have left for ammo and training.
As an Instuctor at FS I would pick an average semi-auto shooter to run four steel from 7 yards on a timer, then I would do the same with my Mossberg 500. Usually I would beat the semi-auto, if I lost, you couldn't have lived on the difference (like .25 to .50 sec over 4 plates). Can the average semi-auto shooter out shoot the average pump gunner? Yeah, I'd say so. It's all in your training and the purpose for the gun. Would I shoot my 500 in 3 gun(I have but I perfer and auto)? That's where the special semi-autos shine. JP Pro for instance.
Where semi-autos are prone to ammo related malfuntions, pump guns are prone operator error.
Train like you fight because you will fight like your trained. Garbage in, garbage out sort of thing.
Let us know what you buy.

[97F1504RAD]

I'm looking at a good, quality tactical shotgun but Benneli is just too much for me so good to hear that the SLP is worth it. I was trying to find a Scar 17s but those are priced out of my budget right now. Dont know if a 16s is any better.

What are some must have add on's for the SLP?

Then get yourself a Mossberg 930 SPX

[Sheepdog1968]

Personally, I prefer a pump for home defense. I've seen a number of semi autos have issues but I don't know about your specific.

[enorbit3]

Then get yourself a Mossberg 930 SPX

+1 couldnt agree more.

[jeffrice6]

SLP is an outstanding weapon! Use the light pistion for everything under 3" and stay away from the really light stuff.... For HD just run your preferred shell/s to make sure they run 100% (as with any firearm)

Many sware by the break-in process & say they can even run reduced recoil shells afterwards (Lock the action back for a week & run 100 stout shells) I have done said break-in, but haven't had the time nor money to experiment what the SLP can do now.... As stated earlier, most of the ammo "problems" that is heard/read about are from those that did not read the owners manual. & for every "my slp won't shoot XYZ shell" there are two "my SLP eats everything I feed it" As for me, the only thing that choked up my SLP (pre break-in) was some 30yr old dove shells that belonged to my grandfather.