What do y'all think about this as a basic home defense weapon?

Phishbohn

Yeah they are... good to know. They are portraying that particular cartridge as a defense round for the Circuit Judge and Governor. Haven't researched it enough to argue the point. I like the idea and was actually going to pick one up last week.

I usually deal with the recipients, after the fact.


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Phishbohn

JohnnyBandit wrote: »

Try walking around your house... Down hallways, through doorways, etc at the ready with a shotgun....


The answer you will get... It that a shotgun is not easy to bring to the ready in a house...

A handgun is better.

I don't sleep that hard, if they attempt entry then little dog barks first... Then big dog barks last.


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tunaman

Baits Out wrote: »

http://www.basspro.com/Weatherby-PA459-Shotgun/product/1308021027/#wishlist

not my cup of Tea for home defense, too bulky. A good handgun in my opinion is better.

Schmidty

JohnnyBandit wrote: »

Try walking around your house... Down hallways, through doorways, etc at the ready with a shotgun....


The answer you will get... It that a shotgun is not easy to bring to the ready in a house...

A handgun is better.

Combat with a shotgun or a pistol is something that should be taught to a person......not guessed at....

Most people would not even know how to hold either on a person without a grand chance of it being taken away from them...

It's easier to miss with a handgun..............but if that's what a person thinks they need....then more power to them....

...........but nothing is going to crumple a fleshy target like a blast of #4 buck that 27.....24 caliber balls at around 1350 fps at close range from a cylinder bore....

Whatever floats ones boat......

Phishbohn

http://youtu.be/7bLonprIWm4


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Polar

if it get past the 104 pound german shepherd, its get the #4 buck shot. I have tried, and can maneuver around my house just fine with my 870

rock_fish

Polar wrote: »

if it get past the 104 pound german shepherd, its get the #4 buck shot. I have tried, and can maneuver around my house just fine with my 870

That video would be funny to see

Polar

I may do this this weekend.

Pescatoral Pursuit

#4 LE/ low recoil loads would be my choice.

Turning lights on in your house when you suspect an armed intruder is there is not only suicidal, but gives away your tactical advantage with an exception being an intruder assaulting another family member.

It also takes less discipline to not "get out in front" of your shotgun than your handgun in a lights out scenario.

mikev

jad1097 wrote: »

You better be dead on because the spread on 00 isn't but 2-3" inches at 10-15'

What's the spread on a pistol at 10-15'?

Polar

what about lobbing a grenade out your bedroom door in the event of an intruder?

Baits Out

Phishbohn wrote: »

http://youtu.be/7bLonprIWm4


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Great video, thank you; and now complicates my thinking about what to buy?

At this time it shall probably be determined by costs and my feeling much more
relaxed and able with a long gun.

Again, thanks for your input.

Scarecrow

Polar wrote: »

if it get past the 104 pound german shepherd, its get the #4 buck shot. I have tried, and can maneuver around my house just fine with my 870

Yeah but how long does it take you to put on your storm trooper costume?

Polar

30 minutes lol

bottom feeder

mikev wrote: »

What's the spread on a pistol at 10

Whatever the diameter of the projectile is.

I'll take 2-3". At 20' you get 5".

mikev

Exactly my point.

jad1097

mikev wrote: »

What's the spread on a pistol at 10-15'?

999,999,999,999,999 meters

mikev

jad1097 wrote: »

999,999,999,999,999 meters

I win.

lilwoody

I make a very effective, very low recoil load for shotguns. Cut the crimp off the end of the shell, dump out the shot, take out 1/4 ounce, mix remaining with a table spoon of melted wax, return to shell, let cool. We have tested a bunch of these at the range. Pie plate accurate to 15 yards, punches a hole in 1 sheet of drywall but splatters on one set 4" behind, devastating on a gallon milk jug, recovery between shots twice as fast as buck shot. Haven't cronoed yet but educated guess is 1500 fps. with low brass #8 If I were to use a shotgun for a home defense weapon these are the loads I'd use. I prefer a AR with 50 gr frangilables.

Mister-Jr

In the past 35 years I have lived in Tampa, Atlanta, Los Angles and South Florida without ever owning a firearm. I laugh at these threads.

NACl H2O Luvr

Mister-Jr wrote: »

In the past 35 years I have lived in Tampa, Atlanta, Los Angles and South Florida without ever owning a firearm. I laugh at these threads.

^^^Coming from the guy who chooses to live in a gated community, the above is irrelevant.

Not all of us can afford to live in places where we put up fences and gates to keep out the "undesirables".

Polar

:Spittingcoffee

chubasco

NACl H2O Luvr wrote: »

^^^Coming from the guy who chooses to live in a gated community, the above is irrelevant.

Not all of us can afford to live in places where we put up fences and gates to keep out the "undesirables".

I live in a gated community where they also patrol all night and have everyone coming in or out on video yet, I still have to shoot at least one person a week.

mikev

Mister-Jr wrote: »

In the past 35 years I have lived in Tampa, Atlanta, Los Angles and South Florida without ever owning a firearm. I laugh at these threads.

But it's good that you have a choice.

Mister-Jr

NACl H2O Luvr wrote: »

^^^Coming from the guy who chooses to live in a gated community, the above is irrelevant.

Not all of us can afford to live in places where we put up fences and gates to keep out the "undesirables".

My life is pretty good.

rock_fish

I live in the hood, and my pieces are locked in a safe. In another room I rarely enter, behind boxes. So I guess it's a storage room.

I should probably oil and clean them all now that I think about it.

NACl H2O Luvr

Mister-Jr wrote: »

My life is pretty good.

Good for you that you've chosen fences and gates as your tool to protect yourself and loved ones.


Perhaps in the future you shouldn't be so quick to judge and laugh at others who choose a different tool to protect themselves and their loved ones.

jad1097

mikev wrote: »

I win.

Keep telling yourself that and it may come true one day

jad1097

Mister-Jr wrote: »

In the past 35 years I have lived in Tampa, Atlanta, Los Angles and South Florida without ever owning a firearm. I laugh at these threads.

I don't own a gun either.

mikev

jad1097 wrote: »

Keep telling yourself that and it may come true one day

Well, you have to admit I was right. Well, you don't have to, but you should.