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sosftim
I have been looking at a mossberg mavrick for a home defense shotgun can any of you great gun owners direct me to a better one i am not looking to spend a lot of money just want something very dependable holding at least 6 shot can you help me?
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  • sosftim
    Are there any 20 gauge versions of home defense guns?

    T67
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  • nmyers
    If you do a search on "home defense" (upper right corner of this page), you should find just about any information you need.

    Neal
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  • 260
    870 is a good choice. however, i would go with what i am most comfortable with. confidence means alot.
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  • tsr1965
    I will say 870. It is the most trusted currently made pump gun. I would also say the 870 Express is fine, and while you are at it get a 12 ga. for yourself.

    Best
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  • txlawdog
    Yes a search would help with most every question you might have. This topic is discussed almost daily.

    Welcome!

    I like an 870 and I have a knox stock on it to reduce the recoil. I would recommend this to you as well, it would reduce the recoil especially with a reduced buckshot and you would have the 12 gauge platform to take care of most anything else if you needed to.

    Good luck.
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  • MrOrange
    I know you said pump, but...

    Are you and your wife well practiced with pump shotguns? The reason I ask is because many people have problems efficiently running a pump gun. Commonly they short-stroke the action, or even forget to work it at all, when shooting under match pressure, let alone do-or-die stress.

    If the better half is slight of stature, just reaching the fore end in order to work it well might be a problem. I'd seriously suggest an auto. It's true that real good autos that will stand up to 1,000's of rounds are expensive, but there are several European-made versions out there from CZ, Weatherby, S&W, etc. that can be had for under $500, and would do fine for occasional practice and self-defense use.


    Likewise, a fully kitted-out 870 would be the first choice of many in a pump gun, but I like Mossbergs just fine at much less cost.
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  • Herschel
    Remington 870. Good choice. 20" bbl Better Choice
    20 ga. Good choice.
    Buck shot or slugs. Good Choices
    #4 through #8 shot. OK choices.

    If your wife has very shot arms, consider shortening the stock.
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  • quickmajik
    A youth model or home defence model 870 would be my advise...

    As Tex says, a knoxx stock will make heavy recoil alot more managable.. And reduced or managed recoil 12 gauge buck and slug recoil is anything but heavy.. usually reduced recoil ammo kicks less then full brass 20 guage buck loads useing standard stocks side by side...[;)]

    Not trying to deviate from what you want, but its true..
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  • dcs shooters
    Take a look at the 20ga. coach guns. Your wife won't have to worry about racking the slide with a double barrel. If you go with either one, buy some ammo and practice---practice---practice.
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  • mcaso
    Please re-read Mr. Orange. This is what we have gone to and for the reason he suggests. We have two 20ga. One is a Saiga and the other is a Rem 1100. Neither changed from factory set up but will be. My wife is 5'5" so the lop are too long for her. We have two semi 12ga, one Mossberg and the other a Saiga by Tromix. The 12ga were too much for her 120lbs.
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  • drobs
    I would recommend going with 12ga and reduced power loads. There is just so much more ammo selections & accesories available for a 12 ga over 20.

    I grew up shooting 20ga shotguns and switched to 12ga as soon as I became an adult.
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