So I want a shotgun for home defense, and I'm not sure what

>>34224142
Mossberg at Walmart.

Semi that cycles #00 reliably is your best option. Under stress, you are more likely to fuck up the pump.

>but I don't want to spend 1k on a HD gun!

Then get an AR for less than half that. It's a better option anyway. Less over penetration, easier to use, cheap ammo, much higher capacity.

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>>34224147

Have to agree.

Fuck Remshit. Go Moss.

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OP YOU REALLY SHOULD COMPARE THE REMINGTON 870 TO THE MOSSBERG 500 AND EVERYONE ELSE SHOULD TALK ABOUT IT TOO.

>>34225317
Sorry man, I'm not really knowledgeable enough about guns to give an apt comparison. But you're welcome to give it a go.

>>34224243
i wouldnt listen advice of a memester

>>34224142
The inexpensive nova in your pic is 4+1 capacity, and it's still more expensive than a Mossberg 500 that has 5+1 and tons of aftermarket options

>>34224142
The ksg is the best hd shotgun on the market

>>34224142
My nova is a POS. I thought for a long time I was short shucking, but I've had issues even single loading. Cuts the front of my shells to shit and doesn't lock fully. Have to hold the pump and give it a good hard hit on the ground to get it dislodged. I'd say it does this on one in every 12-15 shells. More often from the tube, but still fairly regularly single loading. I tried to get it serviced, but $30 shipping + $160 to get it fixed + $30+30 to get it shipped back to my FFL, I could almost buy a new one.

Long story short, buy anything other than a nova.

>>34224142
Benelli's are a good choice but for HD you want something with a shorter barrel than one of the hunting models, or you want to pick up a second barrel. The odds of you using 5 rounds are slim but aim for higher capacities. If you choose to store it in cruiser condition (hammer down, chamber empty) then the +1 capacity only matters if you are reloading it. The stock is all preference but a basic shoulder like in your picture is often the easiest to use.

>>34224142
any shotgun will work. just dont let this threat die to soon

>>34224142

mossberg 88 or 500

Benelli m4. Not the cheapest, but if you only need one shotgun ever, you could do a lot worse.

>>34225849
He can always get a mag extension later for the Nova. There's no "make my Mossberg not rattly and cheap feeling" option out there.

>disclaimer: I own a 500
>yes it is reliable