Next Purchase: Shotgun or AR Build

[pbsmind]

I'm trying to decide on my next firearm purchase. I was thinking of getting a Shotgun combo like the one on sale at big 5 this week. Where I get an 18 1/2" and 28" barrel. Or I could start my first AR build. I'm also open to other suggestions. Thanks!

[DaveFJ80]

The questions that most people will ask are....

What is the intended purpose of this purchase? Range use? Home defense use? To use in a class/course? Cool points with friends?


While both a shotgun and AR fills all of those requirements, it's a matter of personal preference & opinion.... and that's what you'll get from this thread.

[762.DEFENSE]

A shotgun would be more practical. It would be more cost effective, best for HD, and you can shoot it at ANY indoor range-whereas with an AR, you're limited as where you're able to shoot.

[evidens83]

First off, do you already own an HD firearm? If not, then shotgun for sure. Otherwise, AR build..

[SocomM4]

I was in the same boat not long ago, it was between an 870 and an Ar build.
I went Ar because , a shotgun to me isn't a recreational firearm. I dont shoot skeet or go duck hunting , so it's only role is Home Defense.I had an 870 super mag about 14 years ago, I loved it, but ended up trading it to Tracy Guns and Ammo for a beautiful Russian sks.

Long story short, I have tons more fun with my newly built AR than I ever did with the shotgun.And my Ar is plenty good for home protection, provided you try to find a neighbor friendly ammunition. Plus , if you pick up a conversion kit for the Ar , you can plink all day with .22LR . Change the upper and it's a sniper rifle, change the upper again , it's a crossbow. Pretty sure there is shotgun uppers too.
Endless fun.

[pbsmind]

To add some information, I have a .40 Beretta that was purchased for home defense and a Mosin Nagant 91/30. I like the shotgun because I do like shooting skeet and it's another home defense gun. I liked the AR because it's modular, like mentioned above. I can start out with a dedicated 22LR upper to plink and take to an indoor range and then move on to 5.56/.223.