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<blockquote data-quote="ttown" data-source="post: 2219893" data-attributes="member: 2114"><p>Well I've been shooting shotguns for about 40 years now and have pumps, autos, and O/U's. I use an O/U for hunting anymore. For HD shotgun that going to be in your bedroom I consider that a secondary gun and not a replacement for a handgun.</p><p></p><p>As far a auto vs pumps I've seen a ton of autos fail but again they were shot often. A good cheap pump Mavrick 88, Mossberg 500, or an 870 is more than likely all you'll need. Your at your house not on the street you don't need a street sweeper shotgun IMO. A 12GA is your best choice it can be loaded for anything in North America has 2 3/4, 3, and 3 1/2 shells depending on the gun you get. The number of pellets make a difference I would never use under a #1 buck for any of my HD shotguns but a 20ga your going to be looking at #3 or #4 shot.</p><p></p><p>IMO you don't need a $1000 gun for HD if your using it right. It's a stand your ground gun (defensive) while you call the police. You shouldn't be clearing the house with it esp since you said HD only which means to me very little practice if any. A pump will shoot after sitting in the conor for 5 years I wouln't want to try that with my auto's. Pattern the gun with the ammo your going to use and your good. I had a upland special in 20 ga that kicked more than any 12 gage I ever shot due to it's weight a 20 ga won't do anything better than a 12 if you want to shoot #3 you get a lot more in a 2 3/4 or 3 inch shell than any 20 ga shell. They also load these thing up or down depending on what you want you don't get near the selection in the 20 ga as you do in the 12.</p><p></p><p>Anyway that's what I think from a hunter that also enjoys clays on the off season. Your biggest failure I'd think would be forgetting to take the safely off or loading a shell if you don't keep one in the chamber. After the first shot if the BG don't hall arse your must have them connored most BG aren't going to be engaging in a shoot out I wouln't think if they were smart.</p><p></p><p>My bedroom gun is a inexpensive one that works, I'd crap if someone broke in while I was gone and took a good gun worth a grand or more.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ttown, post: 2219893, member: 2114"] Well I've been shooting shotguns for about 40 years now and have pumps, autos, and O/U's. I use an O/U for hunting anymore. For HD shotgun that going to be in your bedroom I consider that a secondary gun and not a replacement for a handgun. As far a auto vs pumps I've seen a ton of autos fail but again they were shot often. A good cheap pump Mavrick 88, Mossberg 500, or an 870 is more than likely all you'll need. Your at your house not on the street you don't need a street sweeper shotgun IMO. A 12GA is your best choice it can be loaded for anything in North America has 2 3/4, 3, and 3 1/2 shells depending on the gun you get. The number of pellets make a difference I would never use under a #1 buck for any of my HD shotguns but a 20ga your going to be looking at #3 or #4 shot. IMO you don't need a $1000 gun for HD if your using it right. It's a stand your ground gun (defensive) while you call the police. You shouldn't be clearing the house with it esp since you said HD only which means to me very little practice if any. A pump will shoot after sitting in the conor for 5 years I wouln't want to try that with my auto's. Pattern the gun with the ammo your going to use and your good. I had a upland special in 20 ga that kicked more than any 12 gage I ever shot due to it's weight a 20 ga won't do anything better than a 12 if you want to shoot #3 you get a lot more in a 2 3/4 or 3 inch shell than any 20 ga shell. They also load these thing up or down depending on what you want you don't get near the selection in the 20 ga as you do in the 12. Anyway that's what I think from a hunter that also enjoys clays on the off season. Your biggest failure I'd think would be forgetting to take the safely off or loading a shell if you don't keep one in the chamber. After the first shot if the BG don't hall arse your must have them connored most BG aren't going to be engaging in a shoot out I wouln't think if they were smart. My bedroom gun is a inexpensive one that works, I'd crap if someone broke in while I was gone and took a good gun worth a grand or more. [/QUOTE]
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