Primary SD ?

Hakaman · Post by **Hakaman** » Sat Jan 14, 2012 11:41 pm

A friend at the range today said he has a short barreled shotgun at home he uses for SD, not a rarity. I figure I know the basic reasons some would prefer the shotgun over a hg, but my question to the group here is:
Does anyone primarily use a shotgun for their home SD gun?
haka

blue68f100 · Post by **blue68f100** » Sun Jan 15, 2012 8:45 am

Sorry, not me. I use handguns.

I do know of one using a shotgun. If setup right it's easier for a novice to use. As in the news it can be quite effective. My dad always said a shotgun in more intimidating if your looking down the barrel of one.

bearandoldman · Post by **bearandoldman** » Sun Jan 15, 2012 10:01 am

blue68f100 wrote:Sorry, not me. I use handguns.

I do know of one using a shotgun. If setup right it's easier for a novice to use. As in the news it can be quite effective. My dad always said a shotgun in more intimidating if your looking down the barrel of one.

Especially from the front!!!!!!!!!!!!

bgreenea3 · Post by **bgreenea3** » Sun Jan 15, 2012 10:09 am

Handguns here, the 12 is too heavy for my better half.

ruger22 · Post by **ruger22** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 11:43 am

If I had the funds to have a dedicated home SD gun, it would be a pump 20 gauge. I think 12 is too much for an enclosed space at short range. IIRC, Mossberg's "500" series comes in a 20 style I'd like, short barrel with a pistol grip.