I would offer that a pump shotgun fills that bill splendidly. Here’s why: Power and Versatility Even if you or your significant other are recoil-shy and choose a 20 gauge, you still have 7/8 to ...

Henry combined the speed of a lever-action with the versatility of a shotgun ... remington.com At home defense ranges, there isn’t a whole heck of a lot of difference between the 12- and 20-gauge.

Peyton Zarzour, managing partner of Hoover Tactical Firearms in Hoover Alabama will show us what to look for when purchasing a shotgun for home defense ... at a light 20 gauge Remington 870 ...

Smallbores are in right now, and 20 gauge ... choice for home defense. For tactical use, however, where ranges may be longer, a 20 gauge isn’t as good as a 12 gauge. As with all shotgun gauges ...

Other brands include Browning, Remington, Savage, and Winchester. While each shotgun ... as home defense weapons, and are the only firearms suited to recreational trap and skeet shooting. Pump ...

1971: Left-hand versions of the Model 870 were offered in Field, Magnum and Trap grades, in 12 gauge and 20 ... 1995: Remington introduced the Model 870 Express HD (Home defense) shotgun with ...

When it comes to home defense, a shotgun is one of the best ... t as simple as grabbing the first 12-gauge you see. The real debate comes down to pump vs. semi-auto, and both have their place.

Of these disparate versions, only the semi-auto or pump action shotgun are really appropriate for home defense purposes ... of paramount importance. 12 or 20 gauge caliber: 12 gauge is the ...

We love pump guns for their durability and functionality. There’s a reason so many millions of Remington 870s and Mossberg ... and at bottom is the 20-gauge version of the Model 12. icollector.com ...