Best Home Defense 12ga Semi-Auto?

[Boot71]

My 1301 is by far my favorite shotgun.
Get the 1301, and add a pro style lifter. You won't regret it. The blink gas system is superb, and identical to the A400's I drag around duck hunting. I find they're super reliable, even after a tough dunk in the swamp, and they're easy to clean up. The 1301 is reasonably lightweight, and has cycled every time, with magnum loads, or bunny fart skeet shells. If you're into aftermarket accessories, there's plenty to choose from for the 1301 as well.

 

[User170512]

My 1301 is by far my favorite shotgun.
Get the 1301, and add a pro style lifter. You won't regret it. The blink gas system is superb, and identical to the A400's I drag around duck hunting. I find they're super reliable, even after a tough dunk in the swamp, and they're easy to clean up. The 1301 is reasonably lightweight, and has cycled every time, with magnum loads, or bunny fart skeet shells. If you're into aftermarket accessories, there's plenty to choose from for the 1301 as well.

I'm really leaning towards that, the A400 or an M4 the more I do research.

 

[BigMike]

Benelli M4 is the answer you seek, unless you are an AK fan, then a vepr-12. If not, I'd stick with a pump.

 

[wolfmanrogers]

Current production??....Nah......I'm sure there are some good ones, but if it ain't broke, don't fix it

That's a great way to stifle innovation.

 

[basstracker89]

That's a great way to stifle innovation.

LOL and save money at the same time :-)

 

[outlaw1961]

Sold my 1301 Vioer, great gun just very light for me. Ordered a Beretta a300 ultima patrol to try out. Should be here by Friday.

 

[Timber Cruiser]

Looking for a home defense 12 guage. Shout out for your favorite current production semi in 12. Extra points for why. Never held a Remington V3, but it seemed interesting. Anybody had one? Been looking at a Benelli M4, butvits a beast to clean/teardown. That or the Beretta A300 (1301 is OOP?), but want input from the Tradesmen.

Benelli. And easy to strip and clean. Why do you say it’s a beast to disassemble?

 

[Rimfire rifleman]

Home defense?….any 12 gauge!

 

[jeepnuts]

930 gets my vote

 

[basstracker89]

Home defense?….any 12 gauge!

There are some shotguns that have literally fell apart in the operator's hands. Those you would want to avoid. But yea, the 12ga is devastating