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10/4/2010 10:06:34 AM EDT
Since I have come to respect most of the members of this boards opinions, I need to know you what shotgun you would recommend and why for a first time buyer to purchase for home defense.  Keep in mind that I have a limited budget and would like the most for my dollar.
10/4/2010 10:08:41 AM EDT
[#1]
Seems like the popular are

Remington 870

mossberg 590 or the mossberg 590a1 or 500
10/4/2010 10:11:12 AM EDT
[#2]
Love my Mossberg, had it for16 years. It has never failed me.
10/4/2010 10:23:26 AM EDT
[#3]
Remington 870
10/4/2010 11:54:39 AM EDT
[#4]
I would go with a 590 or 870.  Shoot it a lot, take a class, and THEN decide what to put on it afterwards if anything.
The 590 and 870 lines are both great shotguns and will meet your needs.
10/4/2010 2:18:50 PM EDT
[#5]
Remington 870 HD model #25077 is the best vaule you can find.  18.5" bead sight barrel, Remington LE 2 shot extension for a 6+1 capacity, Speedfeed LE forend and Remington synthetic rear stock.   You can find these about anywhere for $320 to $330 and if you buy before December 31st you get a $30 cash rebate from Remington.
10/4/2010 4:16:22 PM EDT
[#6]
^ THIS
10/4/2010 5:03:40 PM EDT
[#7]
870 then 500/590.  You won't be disappointed either way.
10/4/2010 5:22:14 PM EDT
[#8]
Mossberg 500 or Remington 870
10/4/2010 5:37:51 PM EDT
[#9]
I would say the Remington 870. They are also available onthe used market and can be had for some really good deals. Just beware of the "police trade-ins". There was a post a few weeks back about the dangers of buying one.

Anyways, good luck and happy buying
10/4/2010 6:08:53 PM EDT
[#10]
You are getting good advice, I have a Rem 870 and the Mossberg 500. As a lefty I love the safety on the Mossberg, but it's a little long in the stock. The 870 is a for hunting and it is the go to shotgun, older than dirt, minimal cleaning but shoots like a dream. I say handle them both, pick the one based on comfort-
10/5/2010 8:23:17 AM EDT
[#11]
get this mossberg 590A1 you will love it
590a1
10/5/2010 1:31:51 PM EDT
[#12]
Quoted:
Remington 870 HD model #25077 is the best vaule you can find.  18.5" bead sight barrel, Remington LE 2 shot extension for a 6+1 capacity, Speedfeed LE forend and Remington synthetic rear stock.   You can find these about anywhere for $320 to $330 and if you buy before December 31st you get a $30 cash rebate from Remington.


This gun would be hard to beat, but I'll always lean towards an 870.  Just remember buying a gun for home defense is like buying fire insurance, you hope you'll never need it...but you want it to work for you if you do.  Whatever you decide on get some professional training with it and go to the range as often as you can.

Rob

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