eldeguello

There is certainly no flies on a good double shotgun for a home defense weapon.; I load mine with No. 2 shot for this purpose. Very effective at inside-house distances, but won't carry far enough to endanger the neighborhood like buckshot can!

JeffS

A double barrel is great for home defense. After you fire a couple of barrels believe me thy won't be standing around waiting for more. We used to carry one in our truck and had to use to one day on somebody that stole a car and then shot a security guard. After a couple of shots they pried them off the floorboard of the car. They were definitely not wanting to stick their heads back up to see if we had any more shoots left.

early

well said

early

statjunk

I've always thought this. Why would you want to give away your position?

I'd rather have and not need (ie you don't get it off) than need and not have (ie outnumbered but criminal has a miss fire)

I would vote no that a side by side is not the ideal home defense but it will do the job most of the time.

Tom

hartshot101

I agree with most posts on this sight two shots is a little few for me. i personally have a old pupm action mossberg with a 18 inch barrel and it hold 6 shots, and man is it fun to shoot. also i dont think that a double barrle would be to goo d for deer either unless your doin really close range buck shottin. I'd go with a cheap mossber or remington pump hack down the barrel if you wish but chech your states regulations on the legal limit.

CtHunter8

shotgun of any kind is good for home defense. Put some buckshot in there...one shot from that at close quarters..aint no comin back from that

-Travis-

Rebel Hog

I can put3 shells between my fingers in my left hand and 2 in the chambers and will never give-a-way my position with a double barrel.

I do the same with my A-5 when quail hunting. In Fl you can only have 3 in the chamber, but as I do it, I have6 rapid shots. As I shoot, I keep slipping in one.

bigcountry

But could you do it after being woke up from a deep sleep, not sure whats going on in your house.

I am still waiting to hear a reason why to pay double or more the money for a double for home protection over a pump half the price double the ammo. Only thing so far, it will give away your position. Thats assuming its unloaded which would only be fair to compare an unloaded double. And I usually hear a distinctive click from most doubles.

Rebel Hog

Do you keep loaded guns in your house? That's not very wise either! Do you keep themloaded next to the bed?

bigcountry

Oh yes, I keep loaded guns in my house. Being wise is a matter of opinion. I happen to disagree with yours. I have no kids, I never have kids as visitors, and if I do, I put all guns in my safe.