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

Remington 870 ( pump action) . There are so many after market modifications possible, as well there are factory parts easily available .

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.

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.

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

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Can't go wrong with a Remington or Mossberg.

Mossburg makes a great one

Why do you feel you need a shotgun? Why not a handgun?

You must live in a dangerous country if you feel the need to possess a gun of any type