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FreedomOne:
Would like to get some opinons of a good home defense shotgun. I have seen one in this forum that was a 12 ga with a pistol grip. I liked the idea of something simple and would get the job done. I also have held and like a 12 ga with an adjustable stock, like the kind that are on military rifles. I have read other reviews that like 20 ga, and even .410 ga for home defense. I am going to be getting something in the near future. I like the Mossberg brand, and they have several good selections. I am leaning toward the pistol grippped, or one with the adjustable stock. Any thoughts on this? Any preferences? Let me know what you think. Thanks a bunch!

ranger04:
I have a Mosssberg with a Knoxx stock, it orginally came with an Advanced Tech. stock it was adjustable . I like the adustable stock as it can accomodate many diffrent sized shooters and it collapses to the shortest length for less room for storage.

JimP:
If you get a mossy, get the 835........ my 500 did not handle heavy loads well..... and is...... well ...... let's say ...... in sore need of attention by a Gun Doctor.........

FreedomOne:
I have seen and like the idea of that Knoxx Blackhawk stock! That would allow both my wife and I to shoot the same gun. I am not aware of Mossbergs not being able to handle 2 3/4" or 3" which is as large as I would go. For around the home, I would think 2 3/4" with buckshot would be good enough. The 835 looks like it's more for hunting. In your opinion, the "Gun Doctor" would do what to improve a 500? I do appreciate all the feedback! Thanks!

WarHorse1961:
Forget the pistol grip, unless it also has a shoulder stock with it. Sure, a shotgun puts a bigger hole down range, but it still needs to be aimed. Much easier done from the shoulder than from the hip.

I've got a Mossberg 590 Mariner. I added a red dot sight and mounted a flashlight on the end of the magazine tube. It works great. But if you want a shoulder stock/pistol grip shotgun, I'd go with the Remington 870. You'll be able to reach the safely while holding the shotgun in the firing position. Can't do that with the Mossberg.

Don't forget about those coach guns either. Stoeger makes some good ones (http://www.stoegerindustries.com/firearms/stoeger_coach_guns.php). And, if money is no object, you can always go with the Benelli M-4 (http://www.benelliusa.com/shotguns/benelli_m4.php).

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