re: What kind of shotgun would you recommend?

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10-4. Mossberg feels cheap in hand IMO. Their bolt guns, too. Several other brands do, too, however

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Ha, fair enough. I've never handled a 500 but my 590 feels like a tank.

Mossberg Shockwave

Got one of these a few weeks ago. It goes boom!!!

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A better solution is an AR15, and again just keep it simple. Buy an off the shelf rifle from either Daniel Defense or BCM. Either a 14.5" with a pinned and welded muzzle device, or a 16". Load up with regular 55 gr ball, and bring it to the range until you're very comfortable with the operation of the weapon.

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A long gun as a home defense weapon, as in inside the home, is fricking retarded.

If you’re dead set on a shotgun then also consider a good quality semi-automatic in 20 gauge...especially if you are a novice.

— untrained homeowners often get flustered and forget to pump a round into the chamber or use improper techniques that wind up with a jammed second shot. A semi-auto solves this problem but can also result in an unexpected, unaimed shot.

— a 20 gauge is lighter, easier to wield and has less recoil but is just as deadly up close.

— No. 6 shot will frick up someone real bad and definitely get their attention. If you want more, then No. 4 shot will do nicely. Buckshot in the home is not advised. If you need to shoot further, then use your shotgun to fight your way to your AR-15.

— 9mm handgun is a good option but be sure you know how to use it. Pistols are highly inaccurate in untrained hands.

Mossberg 500. Very versatile and you can change the barrel, grip, to fit your needs. Relatively inexpensive and been around forever.

For anyone who wants an EXCELLENT video about overpenetration and passing through walls, this is for you. Paul Harrell doesn't just spout what he thinks. He builds walls, builds meat targets to simulate people, and actually shoots it all with different calibers and weapons to see what happens.

Paul Harrell builds walls then shoots them.

Full Auto

Think about the mess. I have an 870 20 gauge under the bed for cocking but keep a couple glocks strategically placed.

Meh.

I believe in being prepared.