Need opinions

[Rose13Bud]

Reduced/managed recoil 12ga ammo has less recoil than standard loads, but still has plenty of power for use as a defense load......that's exactly what it's designed for. Most LE agencies use reduced recoil loads in their pump action shotguns and it's what I use in all of mine.

Reduced recoil 12ga ammo has recoil similar to a full-load 20ga, but holds much more shot (or a larger slug).

In terms of reliability, pump vs semi-auto, here's the conclusion I've come to from 20+ years of teaching defensive shotgun course; most malfunctions sill with pump actions are do to user error, while most malfunctions with semi-autos are due to ammo.

Thanks for all the info

 

[Rose13Bud]

pump action shotguns are hard to mess up, even the cheap imported ump-action models work well. you could buy a used model if you can find a cheap mossberg 500 or remington

good to know - thanks

 

[GeauxLSU]

I would like a shotgun for house protection.
I am looking at a pump, 20 gauge with an 18.5" barrel.
Which one do you think is the best and economical?

Thanks for any help

What do you consider 'economical'?
While you can get some $200 shotguns, the most popular shotgun in the country (Remington 870) comes in several flavors including ready made home defense, like this one http://grabagun.com/firearms/shotguns-for-sale-online/pump.html?caliber=2857&dir=asc&order=price with higher capacity than 'generic' purporse shotguns. If you don't like it, you'll get most all of your money back on a sale.
And yes, get a 12 and used reduced recoil.

 

[cmshoot]

Go to somewhere like Ed's Public Safety in Stockbridge and pick up a used LE trade-in Remington Police 870.

 

[Rose13Bud]

What do you consider 'economical'?
While you can get some $200 shotguns, the most popular shotgun in the country (Remington 870) comes in several flavors including ready made home defense, like this one http://grabagun.com/firearms/shotguns-for-sale-online/pump.html?caliber=2857&dir=asc&order=price with higher capacity than 'generic' purporse shotguns. If you don't like it, you'll get most all of your money back on a sale.
And yes, get a 12 and used reduced recoil.

I was trying to keep it under 300. Is the reduced more expensive than regular ammo?

 

[Rose13Bud]

Go to somewhere like Ed's Public Safety in Stockbridge and pick up a used LE trade-in Remington Police 870.

Are there any places north of Atl that sells these?

 

[glocker]

Gander mountain, in Larryville, has h&r pumps for 189$. Academy , up the street has mavericks for 199$. Either one will fit the bill.

 

[glocker]

The Stevens can be had under 200$ also.

 

[GeauxLSU]

I was trying to keep it under 300. Is the reduced more expensive than regular ammo?

If you can swing it, it's worth the extra $19. http://grabagun.com/rem-870-express-7-rnd-mag-12-18-3.html
Ammo is roughly the same price. http://grabagun.com/rem-exp-mr-12ga-2-75-oo-bck-5-100.html
But you can practice with stuff that is LOT cheaper.

 

[cmshoot]

Are there any places north of Atl that sells these?

You'll have to check around. Adventure Outdoors may.