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WHY A SHOTGUN IS BEST FOR HOME DEFENSE (AND ALL SORTS OF OTHER THINGS)
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<blockquote data-quote="TANSTAAFL" data-source="post: 3841502" data-attributes="member: 27098"><p>Wow, would not have thought there were strong feelings either way on the venerable 12 ga. My 2 cents, welcome or not:</p><p></p><p>1) 12 Gauge - 90% plus stopper Anecdotally.</p><p>2) Flexibility of rounds - Much more flexible than an AR, 12 Ga slugs, Buckshot, Birdshot, BB's, flechettes, Breaching Rounds, shorty buckshot, Magnum Rounds and Rock Salt, even flares!</p><p>3) Many Configurations from the shockwave to semi auto, Box Magazine and others, more so than the AR;</p><p>4) Capacity, I have seen 27 rds, two 13 rd magazines with 1 in the chamber; </p><p>5) Chokes available,</p><p>6) You can hunt almost anything in America with a shotgun,</p><p>7) Makes a loud scary noise when chambering a round with most any action. </p><p></p><p>Downside: </p><p></p><p>1) Capacity in many instances,</p><p>2) Recoil - Hard for some woman or small frame men to handle (insert as many sexes as you want here.) Small frame human beings covers some, handicaps may also give an AR Favor.</p><p></p><p>I have not mentioned pistols here, but are worth consideration as well.</p><p></p><p>As far as I can see the AR and other rifles do offer a greater range, and in general higher capacity, as well as far less recoil. As far as proficiency with either the old adage practice makes perfect. </p><p></p><p>Am I a closet Fud? Not sure, I switch from time to time.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TANSTAAFL, post: 3841502, member: 27098"] Wow, would not have thought there were strong feelings either way on the venerable 12 ga. My 2 cents, welcome or not: 1) 12 Gauge - 90% plus stopper Anecdotally. 2) Flexibility of rounds - Much more flexible than an AR, 12 Ga slugs, Buckshot, Birdshot, BB's, flechettes, Breaching Rounds, shorty buckshot, Magnum Rounds and Rock Salt, even flares! 3) Many Configurations from the shockwave to semi auto, Box Magazine and others, more so than the AR; 4) Capacity, I have seen 27 rds, two 13 rd magazines with 1 in the chamber; 5) Chokes available, 6) You can hunt almost anything in America with a shotgun, 7) Makes a loud scary noise when chambering a round with most any action. Downside: 1) Capacity in many instances, 2) Recoil - Hard for some woman or small frame men to handle (insert as many sexes as you want here.) Small frame human beings covers some, handicaps may also give an AR Favor. I have not mentioned pistols here, but are worth consideration as well. As far as I can see the AR and other rifles do offer a greater range, and in general higher capacity, as well as far less recoil. As far as proficiency with either the old adage practice makes perfect. Am I a closet Fud? Not sure, I switch from time to time. [/QUOTE]
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