Opinions on a double barrel 12 gauge coach gun, loaded with 00 bucksot with 5 rounds in the side saddle, for home defense..with a 44 magnum for back up
>>31654920
yep, they're both guns. they'll both kill people.
>>31655081
well duh
Outside of style points, I don't see why you need a double barrel when you can have a pump.
>>31654920
It'll work fine. Despite most /k/ users' home defense fantasies, the likelihood of your home being raided by 2+ people hellbent on murdering you is very slim. Even armed robbers with violent intent will flee when shot at.
>>31655123
Pretty much this.
/k/ommandos talk about home defense like they are preparing for some kind of siege.
And hey, power to em, always good to have more than you need.
But the vast majority of your dindu incursions is just some skinny teenager looking to steal a TV or a gaming console to fence for a few bucks, he aint looking to catch an ass full of shot.
As far as im concerned if you have 1 good rifle, 1 decent shotgun, and a good pistol you got everything you need. To hunt and defend yourself.
Of course you shouldnt need to demonstrate need to own something, own as many guns of whatever type ya like, but a classic side by side or a good semi-auto handgun of decent make and caliber will be enough to defend your house.
>>31654920
Use 44 special for the handgun.
>>31654920
By side saddle, do you mean one of those stock elastic nylon deals?
Get a nice leather one. It will stay and place WAAAAY better than thge cheap elastic stuff that will slide around when you start firing. Tons of choices out there, as cowboy shooters use them.
No point for the shotgun if you already have a 44.
But if you still want a break shotgun for home defence than atleast make shure that it has ejectors. You dont wanna be dancing around and shaking the gun just reload while under stress in a live threatning situation.
Fudd/10
>>31654920
Will it work? Yes. Is it optimal? No.
I would recommend spending a minimum amount of money and buying a cheap pump 12 and a Hi-Point. It won't set you back much and it will be a lot more effective.
I understand it is VERY rare for a home invasion/burglary to turn into a gunfight, but if you happen to be that .001% where it does, you really want to be better armed (two 12ga + six .44 vs eight 12ga + ten 9mm).
>>31654920
Cowboy delusions/10
Really though, I would be hard pressed to recommend the modern Stoegers shotguns since they moved production to Brazil. A used Savage/Stevens would be a better choice if you insist on a SxS.
>>31654920
Better than nothing
Probably more effective than a .22lr rifle(?)
A basic pump action is more effective and cheaper than a double barrel shotgun
Biden pls, don't you have more important things to do?
>>31654920
if youre hellbent on a coach gun, sure, but id go for a 16 instead.