A Proper Home Defense Weapon...

• May 15, 2012

• #1

circleshooter

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Well, I decided to get myself a proper home defense weapon: simple to use, reliable, effective, and disposable.

In fact, I was defending my home while taking this picture (I've always prided myself on being a good multi-tasker). And...please note that there are feet in the photo - artistically placed I might add.


What I chose is a Mossberg 500 Persuader: 12 gauge, synthetic full stock (pistol grip also included), parkerized finish, 20 inch barrel, 8 shot capacity, excellent price. No flash light, no bayonet, no cup holder. Less is more.

 

• May 15, 2012

• #2

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hvymax

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!!!!!NO BAYONET!!!!!!! Crap my 10-22 has a bayonet. I have one of those. It eventually grew a folding stock, a picatinny rail and a quadrail for the light and bayonet.

 

• May 15, 2012

• #3

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ADR

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I've got the very same animal looking at me as I type this. Bought it back in 2001 and don't have any regrets.

 

• May 15, 2012

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Mr H

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No cup holder??!!

SLACKER!!!!

Don't plan on doing a lot of defending, I guess!!!



Seriously, though... good choice.

 

• May 15, 2012

• #5

joppaj

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So, what are you planning to load with?

 

• May 15, 2012

• #6

Mooseman

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A good choice for HD.

 

• May 15, 2012

• #7

circleshooter

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joppaj said:

So, what are you planning to load with?

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Well, I live in a fairly small place that shares walls with neighbors. The longest shot would be about 40 feet. Been doing some research and it seems that many people think that #4 buckshot is the way to go.

Opinions?

 

• May 15, 2012

• #8

jaredm1

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I like to keep my weapons as simple as possible too, but I'd still add a light

 

• May 15, 2012

• #9

Threeband

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Bayonet is less likely to disturb the neighbors.

 

• May 15, 2012

• #10

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Name Taken

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They must of been sold out of Remmy's?

I know you want to keep it simple...but a light should really be added to any HD weapon let alone a long gun.

 

• May 15, 2012

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tommygun4hire

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a flashlight will ensure that you dont mistake a loved one for an intruder

 

• May 15, 2012

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circleshooter

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Name Taken said:

They must of been sold out of Remmy's?

I know you want to keep it simple...but a light should really be added to any HD weapon let alone a long gun.

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I may eventually add a light to it but in my place, due to outside lights in the courtyard, it's never actually pitch dark. I can see pretty well at night. Plus, isn't the muzzle flash the only light the intruder needs to see?

 

• May 15, 2012

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circleshooter

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tommygun4hire said:

a flashlight will ensure that you dont mistake a loved one for an intruder

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Good point.

 

• May 15, 2012

• #14

rseymorejr

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I would be afraid to attach a flashlight to my shotgun.
As many flashlights as I lose, I'm sure I'd lose that shotgun too.

 

• May 15, 2012

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PGTMG

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circleshooter said:

Well, I live in a fairly small place that shares walls with neighbors. The longest shot would be about 40 feet. Been doing some research and it seems that many people think that #4 buckshot is the way to go.

Opinions?

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No.4 will work.

 

• May 15, 2012

• #16

joppaj

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circleshooter said:

Well, I live in a fairly small place that shares walls with neighbors. The longest shot would be about 40 feet. Been doing some research and it seems that many people think that #4 buckshot is the way to go.

Opinions?

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http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=40122

Indeed I have an opinion.

 

• May 15, 2012

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fivepointstar

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I like it!!!

I prefer 870 personally but its the user at this point not the shotgun!!

 

• May 15, 2012

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circleshooter said:

I may eventually add a light to it but in my place, due to outside lights in the courtyard, it's never actually pitch dark. I can see pretty well at night. Plus, isn't the muzzle flash the only light the intruder needs to see?

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It's not for them to see.

There are ups and downs it backlights you for starters.

But it allows to see the target, what they might be holding, identify other "persons of danger", and will also allow you to see BEYOND the "bad guy" which is a benefit.

I doubt any of us here are clearing houses/rooms with our HD weapons but if you do happen to start "go searching" it's really needed.

Just my thoughts. All my HD weapons have lights.....it's better to have one and not need it then vice versa I believe.

 

• May 15, 2012

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lx1x

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Threeband said:

Bayonet is less likely to disturb the neighbors.

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tommygun4hire said:

a flashlight will ensure that you dont mistake a loved one for an intruder

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but i would want to get one thats not attached on the shotty... dont want to point the firearm at them either..

 

• May 15, 2012

• #20

circleshooter

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joppaj said:

http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=40122

Indeed I have an opinion.

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Nice review, joppaj.

Do you think that the Remington LE would be ok in a small space? My concern would be the stuff going through walls. I've read that #4 buckshot has lots of bad guy stopping power with less penetration through walls.