lfine Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 (edited) Edited my post - what would favorite shotgun be for little money that's not cheap in quality for all-around use? Edited March 31, 2018 by lfine guidelines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21 shooter Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 (edited) Federal low recoil 00B or slugs with Truflite wad. Extremely accurate. Shotgun would be what you are most comfortable with. I like an 870/1100/1187/Benelli M1 Super 90. Edited March 31, 2018 by 21 shooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Would depend on your situation : for crowded living, I'd keep it to large birdshot to prevent overpenetration (maybe a 4-5 shot). Kel-Tec has a GREAT self-defense shotgun that holds 15 rounds in two mags - you can keep birdshot in one mag and buckshot in the 2nd mag, and go back and forth selectively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lfine Posted March 31, 2018 Author Share Posted March 31, 2018 Looking to not overbuy for keeping in a small house. But don't want to buy something cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJH Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 I thought this for a while and ended up deciding that for me a pistol seems a much better option. but if I was using a shotgun I would get a 22 inch model with a full length tube, either a Winchester or a Mossberg 590, and probably use single 0 or #4 buck, 000 would be ok too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkrispies Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 (edited) My real life answer: the cheapest short barreled pump that works. In my case it’s a Winchester 1300 Defender that I bought for $150 over 20 years ago. Why? Because if you use it, it’s going to get confiscated by law enforcement, and it’s likely to never be seen again, even if you’re 100% in the right. So even though a $2400 super tricked out Benelli would be the theoretical choice, my $150! Defender will handle the 1 or 2 loads of 00 buck just fine, and I won’t miss it when it’s gone. If I’m buying jow, probably a police refurb 870, as I’ve seen them for pretty cheap. Edited March 31, 2018 by jkrispies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Just so this thread doesn't go off into the weeds, I'm going to remind everyone about this part of the forum guidelines: IntentThis Forum is for firearm, technique, and conceptual discussions pertaining to training and competition. (And various unrelated topics.) While the occasional defensive shooting post is not prohibited, in general, defensive shooting discussions or debates are discouraged. And please, no hunting or "killing animals" (of any kind) threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankly Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 I use #4 Buck because our house is such that I probably wouldn't be sweeping occupied rooms. The most likely scenario is that I'm firing down a hall or from the door and I want stopping power. I started with Remington 870s but then got into 3Gun and semi-autos... so when I built up a beautiful 870 with all the cool furniture and details I thought exactly that, this is the home defense sacrificial gun. But in training I found that didn't pump it as well, I short stroked a few times, and frankly the 870 will never feel as good as an Italian shotgun. So now I have a Beretta 1301 Tactical (18", flush tube) with light for HD only because it matches my 3G configuration, just shorter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkrispies Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Frankly said: I started with Remington 870s but then got into 3Gun and semi-autos... so when I built up a beautiful 870 with all the cool furniture and details I thought exactly that, this is the home defense sacrificial gun. But in training I found that didn't pump it as well, I short stroked a few times, and frankly the 870 will never feel as good as an Italian shotgun. So now I have a Beretta 1301 Tactical (18", flush tube) with light for HD only because it matches my 3G configuration, just shorter. Yeah, I agree, I don’t like pumps as a rule because when they have the short stroke jam from hell, you’re done. If I had plenty of funds, my HD gun would be my PCC Irons competition gun with a flashlight and RMR on a 1/3rd cowitness mount.... which IS my Apocalypse setup, but short of that knid of anything goes scenario, I’m not going to sacrifice my favorite competition gun for some random meth head who picks the wrong house to break into. I’m Not just saying this for the sake of forum rules, but in a SHTF scenario, my competition guns (PCC and TTI G17) are absolutely my go to firearms because I know that they are 100% reliable through thousands of rounds. I don’t know why anybody on this forum would feel differently about their guns unless all you have is an open pistol built so tight it won’t function if the mag gets dropped in the dust or it isn’t cleaned after 150 rounds. To me, though, an “HD” specific gun is in a different category. One of the reasons I posted my first comment (knowing the forum rules on too-HD-ish posts) is that I don’t want to see anybody not thinking this through and sacrificing their beloved $4000 race gun when a $200 clunker can get the job done just as well. Edited March 31, 2018 by jkrispies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lfine Posted March 31, 2018 Author Share Posted March 31, 2018 I changed my initial topic to make sure I follow the guidelines - just in case anyone want to edit theirs or remove theirs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stick Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Stoeger m300 would be my choice. Well it was my choice for 3gun. I can change the tube back to factory and shoot clays, duck hunt, turkey hunt or even use shotgun for deer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilyung Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 My Mossberg 590A1 pump and Franchi Affinity are great values. Excellent fit and finish. Very versatile for SD and hunting use but also perfect for competition with very low cost tweaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WS6 Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 I really like my Super Nova Tactical with GRS. It cost me $349 shipped from someone on ARFcom with "less than 50 rds through it", and after inspecting it, I believed that to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 I'd vote for a double barrel SXS (which I have one of) as it's reliable and fairly intimidating from the wrong end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoakam Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 Depends entirely on intended use. If strictly looking for a home defense gun probably an 870P or 590A1. If you think you will get into competitive shooting some...I'd step up to the Franchi Infinity. I think the Franchi provides a good price/quality value. Stoeger's can be bought for less...but their quality is lacking as well. If you have the money get the M2 field...buy once cry once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Descartian Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 I'd go for a used police trade in Remington 870. The old Remington's are great guns and can be had for a song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Retired my very old 870 (1970's vintage) from the bedroom to the gun safe a few months back. Replaced it with a Mossberg Shockwave. Takes a bit of practice to get used to but fun to shoot. Not really for "all around use". Got a variety of other toys for that. Holds 9 rds of mini 12 gauge buckshot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3gunDQ Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 (edited) Gun doesn’t matter, buy some Federal copperplated 1 buck 3” shells. If your gun wont run these rounds then find a new gun. I’d run a full choke for a truck gun but a skeet inside.... if you have to shoot it then you’d better call Servpro. Edited April 24, 2018 by 3gunDQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pageman Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Your "little money" could be another mans chump change. Why not add a budget and intended use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlightMurse Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 I recently sold off a Benelli SBE2 and picked up a Franchi affinity. I only have 200 shells through it, but if you blindfolded me and told me to pick out the benelli based off of how it shoots I wouldn't be able to tell the difference. I still can't believe I picked up this thing for 500 bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidp1911 Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Can't say enough about my Mossberg 590A1... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankly Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 (edited) In light of the new version of the original question, no doubt to me that my $500 Franchi Affinity is a tremendous bargain for a quality shotgun. Of course I spent more than it cost doing 3Gun mods but it's easy enough to swap back to a shorter tube for hunting, etc. One the absolute cheap side just get a $200 used 1980s-1990s Remington 870 with a shorter barrel. I wouldn't want a newer manufactured one, they rust in the box. It's a case where the Chinese clone is better quality. And not to push any rules but a good dog is 75% of home defense Edited September 4, 2018 by Frankly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkrispies Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Not sure if I said It earlier but if I were starting fresh I’d get a police trade in 870 with an extended tube and call it a day. Oh yeah, and a dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidp1911 Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 7 minutes ago, jkrispies said: Not sure if I said It earlier but if I were starting fresh I’d get a police trade in 870 with an extended tube and call it a day. Oh yeah, and a dog. Can't say enough about my Mossberg 590A1... Totally agree, an early model 870. I heard recent 870s are so-so quality since Remington has money issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidSeavey Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 I put together a Stoeger P3000 28" pump gun for a Heavy Metal shotgun, largely because my tactical shotgun is an M3K so the controls are as similar as could be and shoulders identically. It has the slickest new pump action i've tried and i couldnt get comfy with the feel of a Benelli Nova, plus they're related internally. I've seen the 18" defense version for just $200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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