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re: Best Gun for Home defense
Posted on 1/23/18 at 9:55 am to El Magnifico
Posted on 1/23/18 at 9:55 am to El Magnifico
is that a tripod grip on a shotgun??? 
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Posted on 1/23/18 at 9:56 am to Cdawg
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From personal experience, the pump sound of a 12 gauge shotgun was sufficient.
I disagree. Gun should have round in chamber, you might need that extra round.
How loud is the safety being flicked off?
Posted on 1/23/18 at 9:57 am to FLObserver
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Best Gun for Home defense
What you get is not nearly as important as how often you train.
Posted on 1/23/18 at 9:57 am to TheCaterpillar
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If I wanted a shotgun my 5'0" 105 lb wife could use, what would it be? She has very little gun experience, but she's tougher than her size. I was thinking a youth gun, but would rather the 870.
A youth model or a maybe a .410. She'd be able to handle it pretty easily. I got my first one when I was about 10 or 11.
Posted on 1/23/18 at 9:59 am to Snipe
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What you get is not nearly as important as how often you train.
Some of the best advice you’ll see in this thread.
Posted on 1/23/18 at 9:59 am to themunch
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The sword not the explosive
aww man.
You break into someone’s house and they come running at you with a frickin Scottish Claymore, what you doing?
Posted on 1/23/18 at 10:00 am to FLObserver
I have a Springfield Armory XD 9mm Subcompact. Great gun, easy to handle.
There is also the very popular self defense gun, the Smith and Wesson M&P Shield. You can get it in 9mm, 40, and 45.
The most important thing, whether you go with a handgun or shotgun, is that you’re comfortable with the gun.
There is also the very popular self defense gun, the Smith and Wesson M&P Shield. You can get it in 9mm, 40, and 45.
The most important thing, whether you go with a handgun or shotgun, is that you’re comfortable with the gun.
This post was edited on 1/23/18 at 10:08 am
Posted on 1/23/18 at 10:00 am to FLObserver
If you ask this same question on the outdoor board, the majority of people there will tell you that new Remington 870's are terrible. This is 100% accurate. They aren't made to the quality they use to be. If you want a shotgun and are willing to go beyond the cheap brands, the Benelli M4 tactical is an amazing gun. Use a modified choke.
Other answers you will get are .38spcls/.357 due to simplicity or a full size 9mm for its capacity and lack of recoil.
Other answers you will get are .38spcls/.357 due to simplicity or a full size 9mm for its capacity and lack of recoil.
This post was edited on 1/23/18 at 10:04 am
Posted on 1/23/18 at 10:02 am to FLObserver
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naturally we have no cabelas store for hundreds of miles. I'm sure one of the local gun stores will have it at a jacked up price.
I've bought my last few guns at Bud's Gun Shop.com. Buy it cheap from them and they can ship to an FFL close to your house.
Posted on 1/23/18 at 10:02 am to TheCaterpillar
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If I wanted a shotgun my 5'0" 105 lb wife could use, what would it be?
20 gauge pump, and make her practice with it.
Here's one from mossberg that's fairly inexpensive:
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ETA: Throw that pistol grip in the trash if it comes with it!
This post was edited on 1/23/18 at 10:06 am
Posted on 1/23/18 at 10:04 am to R11
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Lab
He's not looking for something to destroy his place
Posted on 1/23/18 at 10:06 am to Darth_Vader
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What you get is not nearly as important as how often you train.
Some of the best advice you’ll see in this thread.
It's true, however, if it's a gun that the shooter doesn't like to shoot, if it's not comfortable, or if the shooter finds it intimidating, then they are less likely to train with it. That's why I suggest a pistol caliber carbine if you're wanting a petite female to use it as well.
Posted on 1/23/18 at 10:07 am to celltech1981
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get an 870 home defense 12 guage
you mean this bad boy?
mossberg also makes one...
Posted on 1/23/18 at 10:08 am to FLObserver
12ga. 870 with 18" barrel. Regular stock and no tacticool shite on it.
Get a g19 as well
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Get a g19 as well
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Posted on 1/23/18 at 10:09 am to TheCaterpillar
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If I wanted a shotgun my 5'0" 105 lb wife could use, what would it be?
She has very little gun experience, but she's tougher than her size. I was thinking a youth gun, but would rather the 870.
In all honesty a scared inexperienced shooter isn't likely to hit anything with a pistol so shotgun is definitely the way to go. 21in 870 20ga is $300 and will be ideal for her.
Posted on 1/23/18 at 10:12 am to TheCaterpillar
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If I wanted a shotgun my 5'0" 105 lb wife could use, what would it be?
She has very little gun experience, but she's tougher than her size. I was thinking a youth gun, but would rather the 870.
Buy her an AR. Easier to shoot, lighter than a full size 12 guage, less penetration with soft tips than buck shot, more dead intruder than birdshot.
Posted on 1/23/18 at 10:12 am to Cdawg
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From personal experience, the pump sound of a 12 gauge shotgun was sufficient.
I just make the noises with my mouth. Effective enough.
Posted on 1/23/18 at 10:14 am to Roll Tide Ravens
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I have a Springfield Armory XD 9mm Subcompact. Great gun, easy to handle
A subcompact for home defense probably isn't the best choice.
Posted on 1/23/18 at 10:14 am to TheCaterpillar
20 gauge, still powerful enough at close range but won't dislocate her shoulder...ie 12 gauge
Posted on 1/23/18 at 10:14 am to upgrayedd
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t's true, however, if it's a gun that the shooter doesn't like to shoot, if it's not comfortable, or if the shooter finds it intimidating, then they are less likely to train with it. That's why I suggest a pistol caliber carbine if you're wanting a petite female to use it as well.
You’re right. One of the most common mistakes men make when it comes to firearms for their spouse is to tell them what they need. Instead it’s best to take her to the range and let her try different firearms to see what she is most comfortable with. Let her find what is best for her and then help train her on how to use and care for it.
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