best home defense shorty

[U.S MMA]

870 or benelli nova? both felt really nice, heavier than the winchester or the mossberg. the 870 can be had for around 350 i think, the nova is about a bill more, but looks awful nice. I haven't ruled out the winchester or mossberg either.

[svanni]

If I had to do it again, I'd go with the Mossberg "3 in 1" combo. It comes with a 28" barrell, a 18.5" barrell, and a pistol grip kit.

I'd give you the model #, but that Mossberg website is painfully slow.

[n2moto]

I don't think you could go wrong with either model. One advantage the Benelli has is it will chamber 3.5" shells. If that doesn't matter then flip a coin.

[Fronty Owner]

which one is more comfortable to you?
which one is more ergonomical to you?
which one fits better?

If you can hit a drunken dove at 40 yards, a human at 20 ft wont be a problem.

[raymond21]

I like my my Mossberg 550a w/ pistol grip. When it comes down to it if it shoots reliably it'll get the job done in close quarters.

[ofcmarc]

18" 870. Near bullet proof and lots of aftermarket support if you want/need it. Should be able to get one under 300.

[Equalizer_2]

I have an 870 Express, it has a 3 inch chamber and I added a 20 inch, rifle sight barrel, and extended mag tube. Lots of other accessories available for it.

[U.S MMA]

I was all gung ho to by a shotgun the last couple weeks, but the dodge went into the shop for a power lock so a new gun is on the back burner. Thanks for the replies, Im going to probally get the 870 at tax time.

[duner]

for home defense Saiga 12.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=873088818282992794&q=saiga&pl=true

[tightgroup]

I have the Remington 870, the Benelli Nova, and a Mossberg 590A1.

I like the Nova, it seems to be the lightest out of all of them and runs well. I got it cheap and throw it in the camper with #4 buck for bear or anything else that would want to do harm. The Mossberg is a really well made gun and it is the gun I have the most experience with. I have had very little time with the 870 but there is a lot you can do with them.