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Anyone know of a good brand to buy a 12 Gauge?

I don't know a whole lot about guns in general, especially when it comes to specs, quality and brands. I do know a 12 gauge is the more typical option for security purposes and home defense, so that's where I'm starting. I'm just a little apprehensive to go buy a random shotgun because I'm looking for something reliable. Hopefully, y'all can give me some pointers. Thank you!
TexChik · F
Remington 870 ( pump action) . There are so many after market modifications possible, as well there are factory parts easily available .
ArmyOfOne · F
@TexChik I'll have too, I'm sure. If it's not the house being broken into then it's gonna be out in the fields. If it's not the wild animals trying to snatch anyone off the farm, it'll be dumb people trying to go after my wife or try to get rid of me.
TexChik · F
@ArmyOfOne nothing says no like 00 Buck
Ksmile14 · F
@TexChik This right here is the best.
for me I have a Mossberg 12 gage 500 pump ,I bough 30 years ago used,,the slide broke i sent it to Mossberg for repair they replaced ever moving part at no charge,very good gun,,🐰
Remington, Browning, Mossberg. Kind of depends on if you’re going stock or mod. We did more deer hunting, so I’m more versed on rifles than shotguns, though.
@ArmyOfOne be safe.
ArmyOfOne · F
@JustGoneNow I'm trying to keep us safe. It was a murder attempt, and they got caught! But between myself and E (farmer), the farm would be burned down and my wife in her grandparents home. I've seen that due to my presence it stirred things up to just give us hell.
ArmyOfOne · F
So I pretty much gotta assume from now on that there are people that want me out of the picture just to get to her. I gotta protect her and my livelihood so..I guess true to my name...really am an ArmyOfOne
ArmyOfOne · F
Thank you all for the advice. It definitely helps with the decision making process! I definitely needed this. Long story short, I got threatened last night by my wife's ex and a friend of theirs. They were out on the farm threatening to burn everything to the ground. Fortunately, I have a security background (no I never had to handle a gun because I was a level two guard but I was taught how to fight from a former corporal marine), and I followed my training like I should to de-escalate the scenario. They left the property after my wife informed the cops while I was stalling them. But no word on them being caught.

However, I don't want to take any chances on that or any other people that have the same intentions. Not to mention, in general, I go out on the property to begin my day before the asscrack of dawn. It's dark out there! I don't want to get mauled either! I need to protect myself, my wife, and the farm. So I hope that clears anything up for those that wanna come at me with the, "You don't need a gun! You don't live in a warzone!" Or some other b.s.
Some solid advice on a shot gun here.

In a response below you mention animals on your farm as a concern .. what kind ?? That may impact ammo choices, especially if larger predators are involved.
smileylovesgaming · 31-35, F
Well for me I wouldn't get a 12 Gauge shotgun. That thing would knock u down or hurt your shoulder. I would go for a hand gun for just home defense
Rickg · 31-35, M
*takes notes
Rickg · 31-35, M
Yea, I don’t blame you. I’m in a similar situation where I’m considering buying a gun for some peace of mind but also as a hobby
I’m leaning more towards a pistol just because it’s more what I’m used to
@ArmyOfOne
ArmyOfOne · F
@Rickg exactly, you get it. I lived in apartment that got broken into. Now that I'm on a farm thinking nobody would want to mess with us out here, we'll, last night that changed. Two people who have a vendetta with my wife threatened us with arson. They were on the property too hiding in the woods. Now they didn't get arrested yet to my knowledge but I certainly won't try my luck in not having a line of defense again. Cameras go up, alarms too, and a gun in case of that or any prowling animals stalking me or my livestock.
Rickg · 31-35, M
Absolutely
I’d rather have a gun and not need it, then need a gun and not have it
Anyone can obtain a gun where I am anyway, so why would I want to be without one @ArmyOfOne
HoraceGreenley · 56-60, M
Can't go wrong with a Remington or Mossberg.
Mossburg makes a great one
@PrivateHell yeah. Browning and Remington aren’t bad choices either.
Why do you feel you need a shotgun? Why not a handgun?
@ArmyOfOne if you want a shotgun maybe try to find a sawed off shotgun it would be smaller easier to handle and still packed the same wallop
ArmyOfOne · F
@ExperienceDLT Texas. We got big cats, coyotes, boar...you don't take chances out in the country especially if you have farm animals as an easy prey item. Hell, the other farm I have connections to in Amarillo lost THREE calves to coyotes. So it does happen and if I'm out and about before dawn and late at night, that's prime time for them and other animals to be prowling around.
@ExperienceDLT
Possession of a sawed off shotgun is a felony in most states.. barrel length is usually limited to 20 inches minimum..
You can make it more compact by converting it to a bullpup configuration where the receiver is behind the trigger.
Making it more versatile in confined spaces such as your home or apartment.
MissTaken · 36-40, F
You must live in a dangerous country if you feel the need to possess a gun of any type
ArmyOfOne · F
@MissTaken It depends on perspective and situational awareness. The area I live in is relatively safe compared to living in the city. However, I'm not taking any chances between animals and people trespassing on my property. I am also taking precautions by having cameras and the like around the farm, so it's not like I'm out to harm anyone. I rather have a 12 gauge as the LAST RESORT, than to not have one when I need it most. I had a scary thing happen last night that threatened my livelihood and my wife. I don't want to be caught with my pants down, metaphorically speaking when something like that happens again.
@MissTaken People own guns to target shoot and hunt as well, but if you haven't been paying attention.. there are no "safe places" in this world. Better to be prepared, at least to some extent.
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robb65 · 56-60, M
@TexChik I've got two, a single shot H&R and a Winchester automatic, both pawn shop finds. I love them but the ammo is getting a bit hard to find here.

BTW, not all 16 shells are purple.
TexChik · F
@robb65 What other color are they? I have only seen purple.
I just looked , every color of the rainbow seemingly. I guess daddy liked the purple brand. He had a Remington Sportsman model 48 semi auto with the engraved receiver (upland bird hunting scene) . He shot a lot of quail and pheasants and varmints with it. I have it now.
robb65 · 56-60, M
@TexChik Red is common. On my desk I have a 16g #1B that is red, I've also got some #1B that is green, some #6 that's red, some #8 that's red, and some #7 1/2 that's purple.
The green #1B was Remington, The red #1B is Winchester, The purple #7 1/2 was Federal, I think everything else was Winchester.

One box of that Winchester was 20+ years old and a slightly different shade of red than the newer shells.

 
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