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Over penetration prevention is a very important consideration indoors, and in my situation, does weigh heavier in my shotgun ammo choice than stopping power. With my tiny 1950's built house (think small rooms, all bedrooms grouped together, homes close enough together that neighbors can shake hands through the bathroom windows), 00 buck is the ...
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I don't specifically recall anyone emptying a shotgun in home defense. I do recall one man defending his gun shop adjacent to his home. As I recall he used multiple weapons, some FA, and many rounds of ammo, against a multi man crew. Generally, I doubt it would be an issue.
Getting ready to purchase a Mossberg FLEX 500 12 ga. and was wondering what is recommended as the most effective shotgun ammo for home defense. Stopping power and excess penetration are my major concerns. I am looking to be educated on this subject. I have read some interesting threads on...
Remington and Mossberg make their famous pump shotguns the 870 and Mossberg 500 in 12, 20, and I believe 410. The general assumption is that women are more sensitive to recoil, but I've seen women shoot 500 S&W, 300 Win Mag, and other powerful cartridges at the range.
You can get a rifle caliber (.30-30) or a handgun caliber (.357/.38 or .44 Mag/.44 Spl). Money left over for ammo and range time. You might be able to get a Ruger Mini 14, if you shop around. Or an AK. Maybe. But really, for covering the door to your safe room in the event of a home defense situation, I would stick with the shotgun.
And, yes, check out the youth models. Sometimes, as in my case, the best home defense gun for a woman is a Glock 17 (or other). I got mine way back during the (he)Clinton gun ban years. There are lots of other really good higher capacity handguns now from which to choose.
On a side note, the PS90 is a very relibale weapon and very controllable.A 5.56 loaded with 75gr TAP will be extremely while posing less risk of overpenetration. Buckshot, 7.62x39 and all defensive handgun calibers will pose more risk to those on the other side of the wall than 5.56.
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