Thoughts on home defense shotgun between 870, Nova, 590?

[cstone]

Almost 40 years working with 870s has established a few habits I'm not enthusiastic about trying to work away from. I never try to talk others into 870s or out of them. They aren't magic death sticks, but like the Mossberg, parts are everywhere, they are easy to maintain, and if you work it like you mean it, they will get most jobs done. Most importantly, 12 gauge shotguns will do almost anything from 3 to 100 yards, or stop just about anything within a reasonable space.

[Hoser]

I see more people screw up working a pump gun in a high stress situation than semis by a long shot.

I would grab a Benelli and train with it.

While I have a short 870 and M2, the Benelli gets used a lot more.

[ray1970]

I would grab a Benelli and train with it.

Go ahead and grab one for me too. M2, M4, whatever. Makes me no difference if you?re buying.

[Hoser]

Go ahead and grab one for me too. M2, M4, whatever. Makes me no difference if you?re buying.

I will buy if you will pay.

[skoodge]

I see more people screw up working a pump gun in a high stress situation than semis by a long shot.

I would grab a Benelli and train with it.

While I have a short 870 and M2, the Benelli gets used a lot more.

I've got a Vepr 12, AK style shotgun. Semi auto, same operation as an AK, detackable magazine (hopefully you wont need multiple magazines for home defense), you can get 10, 15, 20, 25 round magazines/drums. As long as you dont get underpowered loads, which home defense shotguns loads usually aren't, I've never had a failure to cycle.

[kidicarus13]

I've really enjoyed my 100% reliable Beretta 1201FP over the years. Very light. Used, it's half the price of the Benelli. (Stock photo)

[colorider]

Saw this at Shot Show and had to have it. Collaboration with Breda and Salient. Its the Salient GLD. Shoots like a dream. Choke tube system, adjustable comb, ghost shell under the bolt capability, fiber optic site, pic rail section attachment front (not attached on mine yet) and many more features I'm forgetting, Runs fast, smooth, and so far has shot everything from bird shot to slugs. salient gld.jpg

[def90]

I have a JM930 that I have shot thousands of rounds through and have never had the tang safety engage during firing.. didn?t even know that people think this is an issue. I do agree on the placement issue though if using a pistol grip.

[Joe_K]

I know it?s not one of the listed considerations by the OP, but check out the Beretta 1301 and Aridus Industries. No first hand experience, but they reportedly run smooother than the Benellis and are lighter.


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[kpp80202]

check out the Beretta 1301

That 1301 tactical looks like a great option for under $900.