Hi, i went to big 5 here in las vegas, and they are selling a mossberg 12 gauge 8 shot shotgun for 9.00 but the guy said he would sell it to me for 0 if I decide by tomorrow? How come they would go lower? Could it have a problem? Also, is that a good deal for that shotgun? It looks great to me, its the 590a mossberg
I WANT A HANDGUN OR 12GAUGE FOR SELF DEFENSE
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I recently got a Mossberg 500A 12guage shotgun, and plan on using it for home/self defense. I bought a stock already, and plan on buying a ghost ring sight. When I took it to the range, I was unhappy with the spread I was getting in my pellets. What is the best choke for this purpose for a shotgun, what type of ammunition do you suggest, and how do you go about changing the choke on this style of shotgun?
I want to add that I don’t see any threads on the inside of my barrel, like a nut. Will the choke tubes still screw in without one, or do I need to but a whole new barrel? If so, do you hav suggestions on which kind and where to buy them?
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If one has enough time to practice, is there any point of using buckshot instead of a heavy slug?
I don’t know what rounds to buy. I just bought a Mossberg 930 SPX.
Please give me advantages/disadvantages.
A) 0000 Buckshot
B) 00 Buckshot
C) A HEAVY slug (don’t know the names)
D) Other
By the way I mean self defense against human targets.
Not elephants, bears, lions, deer, etc.
Can shotgun ammo penetrate soft armor?
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I have an 870 Express that occasionally (1%-2%) fails to extract a fired shell.
The slide doesn’t get stuck, instead the extractor never seems to grab the rim of the case. I’ll rack the slide back and see the shell stuck in the chamber still. I generally dig it out with a car key, but of course for self defense this isn’t ideal ("Hey buddy, can you wait a minute?").
Racking the slide back forward (when the shotgun is unloaded of course, or it would jam) will not cause the extractor to grab the shell, even if I jam it forward with great force.
What causes this failure, and how is it prevented?
Cleaning is a good recommendation, but I just finished cleaning that shotgun meticulously.
I broke down the whole thing and paid special attention to the bolt and the extractor with a toothbrush and CLP.
Didn’t seem to make much difference.
I have been shooting the Federal bulk ammo from WalMart.
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I live in upstate new york and im 18. At the end of the semester (january) im moving out of my moms house and into an apartment in schenectady. Anyone from New York knows that schenectady is a shady town, the level of drugs and illegal sex in the city is pretty high. In fact crime in general is pretty bad in the city. Because of this i want to buy a shotgun for self-defense and was wondering what i have to do to go about getting it done. Do i need a license? Do i have to take classes…
i go to school is schenectady so it makes sense to move close to school, also the rent is pretty low and i can only work part time while im in school
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I am wanting to purchase a Mossberg shotgun at a gunshow tomorrow, and am really liking the Cruiser models, except they come in 12 gauge. I was wondering how you can convert, if possible, a shotgun from 12 to 20 gauge. I know that you convert the barrels on handguns to allow for this, but did not know if that would be the case with shotguns.
Also, if you really want to help me, you can tell me if Mossberg does make the Cruiser in a 20 gauge. The reason I like them is because they are small, sleek, and especially like the pump-strap.
I am wanting to get a shotgun my girlfriend will feel comfortable using, and the 12 is too powerful for that. The 20 will do MORE than the required job of self-defense, and be my play toy when I want to add stuff to it.
Garret…you CAN convert a gun. Glock’s are the easiest guns to convert as you only need to change the barrel. I know this because I HAVE ONE to do it!
I just didn’t know if the same could be done with a shotty…
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I was reading an article that described shotgun breaching rounds, and it mentioned that they deliver all of the energy into the target before dispersing into powder.
Would that make it an excellent choice for self defense, or not?
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I was reading an article that described shotgun breaching rounds, and it mentioned that they deliver all of the energy into the target before dispersing into powder.
Would that make it an excellent choice for self defense, or not?
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It has an cylinder bore and I will be using it for target and self defense at the house. But can I shoot any type of shells through the cylinder bore.
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I am thinking about buying a shotgun for self-defense and just shooting for fun. I read some reviews and I think I’m going to go with a Mossberg, but I’m not sure which one. Its between the 8-shot 20in barrel, the 18.5in 6-shot, or the 6-shot with a 24in barrel and a 18.5in barrel. Any suggestions?
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I went to Benelli, and I do not see a pistol gripped stock for the cordoba. My question is what kind of accesories can I get for my Cordoba? Looking to purchase some self-defense, and hunting accesories. Thank you
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I turned 18 three weeks ago. I want to buy a self defense shotgun at the Fin for the home here shortly. How do I go about the buying process. Do I just walk in and get it? I don’t need a parent, right? Since I’m 18.
I live in Ohio.
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I have heard that 00 buck is the best for self defense, and from what I read, 00 buckshot is 9 pellets of .33 caliber and about 54 grains each that travel around 1300 fps.
I have just learned about the 12 gauge tri-ball. It is supposedly 3 hard cast pellets of .60 caliber and about 315 grains each that travel around 1150 fps.
With that kind of power, wouldn’t the tri-ball be a much better self defense round then the 00 buck?
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First Shotgun and the guy at the store said try some xtra-lite target to get used to a shotgun.
How’s the recoil on this light load? What’s it used for except practice? Any good for self-defense in the home? Or at least one of those ‘first loads’ before putting a 00 buck in?
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I live in an apartment. I very careful with guns. I realize any bullet will travel through walls, but what is the best gun(i.e. shotgun, handgun, etc.) and bullet (i.e. buckshot, hollowpoint, etc.) for self defense that will break up the fastest. I don’t want to fire a round that will go through the whole appt complex if the worst happened. I’m thinking 9mm hp would be good.
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I would like to get a shotgun, probably with a pistol grip, that I could use in my house, but also outside with an effective range of at least 40 or 50 yards. I’ve read in a few different sources that a 12 gauge is bad to use inside a house (too much flash, noise, recoil, penetration with misses). I looked at the Mossberg HS 410, but it’s effective range is 20 feet to 20 yards due partly to it’s choke. What about the Model 500 Persuaders in a 20 gauge? Would this do the trick? Multiple shots, short overall length for inside, but I don’t know about the effective range. I can’t afford a pistol, nor am I skilled shooting with one. I have the time to become familiar with a new shotgun, but not to become a good pistol shot.
It’s not murder, and is self defense, if the person is shooting at me. I know it would be tough to be shot if I’m running at 50 yards, but would like to be able to give myself some realistic cover fire as I try to get away. I don’t know why you would assume it’s murder. I said self defense, as in someone is trying to kill me.
You will also notice that it wasn’t about not being able to handle the 12 gauge, but that some said it would act like a flashbang with the noise and all, and that IN a home, even a 410 would have plenty of power. I’m really thinking more of a riot in my neighborhood and I’m trying to get my family hidden in woods nearby if the situation comes close to my home. My house is small and I don’t want to get trapped in it.
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for self defense all the time will I damage the springs?
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Alright so im going to buy a shotgun when I turn eighteen, which is in about 2 months. I was thinking about getting the FN tactical police shotgun, or just a mossberg model.
Do they sell rubber bullets to civilians, and can these shotguns use them? If it comes down to self defense, i would rather not kill someone, but just drop them and call the cops.
Well here if an attacker comes at you with his hands, and you have a gun, killing him would not be self defense. If i did have a rubber bullet, i would indeed shoot him in the leg, or somewhere where i think he would not die.
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I need something thats going to stay in the house. What are some good models, as well as what are some desireable features needed in a self defense shotgun?
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