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daveIT · 06-05-2008, 09:40 PM

I'm thinking about one of these for a home defense gun. Something my wife would be comfortable shooting. My house close to (and between) a couple others and a big picture window on the front so I'm kinda limited to birdshot. This looks like it would be a fun little gun.

It's $390 at BudsGuns (plus $30 shipping - there are no "Remington Premier" Dealers up here in Alaska according to the Rem website).

Anyone have any info/comments?

Remington Model 870™ Express® Express® 7-Shot 20-GA Premier Dealer Exclusive

Broadside · 06-05-2008, 10:39 PM

I think your money may be better spent on a 12 ga with light recoil rounds. However, one of the gun experts, I forget which one said a good 20 ga was perfect for home defense. I would not shoot birdshot for Home Defense. Lot of good information on the net about HD & shotguns. Do a search on Box o truth.

**AZXD** · 06-05-2008, 11:43 PM

It is my understanding that a 20 is a fine HD weapon, and if you think the wife can handle it better than a 12 .... Go for it!!

I have to agree with Broadside,
Birdshot is for birds!

Based on you description #4 Buckshot or if you can find it ... #1 Buckshot is the way to go. #00 will work, but will have a greater tendency to over-penetrate.

Myself, I keep mine loaded with #1 ... It's a few extra pellets, doesn't really give up much on penetration, and actually provides more surface area thump upon impact.

There is only one problem with #1 ... It's hard to find. You'd probably have to order it. That's the only way I've obtained it for my 12

The Tengu · 06-06-2008, 02:00 AM

You will probably only be able to find #4 buckshot for it anyhow.

crpadiem · 06-06-2008, 06:39 AM

I would also agree, go with buckshot. Birdshot is for birds, and while at close range it will do damage, it might end up just pissing the intruder off more if he's a big guy(plus you being in Alaska it might be a big animal).

crpadiem · 06-06-2008, 06:42 AM

Sorry, to answer your question the shotgun would be a good choice. 20ga is enough and if she can handle it better than a 12ga then do it.

SpringfieldXD.40 · 06-06-2008, 06:44 AM

Absolutely nothing wrong with a 20 ga for HD...I say go for it! I know I wouldn't want to be on the business end of that shotgun

daveIT · 06-06-2008, 11:21 AM

OK thanks for the info. I was thinking bird just because to 2 most likely places for them to get in would be close to the big picture window or the a sliding glass door. I don't want to hit the other houses. I'm mainly sticking with 20 ga because my wife is recoil sensitive and I've read other reviews (Clint Smith in one of last months gun mags) saying 20 ga is sufficient for home defense.

I'll research some more on box o truth. Thanks for the info!

**Hooz** · 06-06-2008, 11:25 AM

If you're getting the Knoxx stock (pictured with the gun you posted earlier), it will reduce recoil even more. A 12ga with a Knoxx SpecOps kicks less than a 20ga (IMNSHO) without.

20ga + Knoxx = pussycat

The Tengu · 06-06-2008, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by daveIT

OK thanks for the info. I was thinking bird just because to 2 most likely places for them to get in would be close to the big picture window or the a sliding glass door. I don't want to hit the other houses. I'm mainly sticking with 20 ga because my wife is recoil sensitive and I've read other reviews (Clint Smith in one of last months gun mags) saying 20 ga is sufficient for home defense.

I'll research some more on box o truth. Thanks for the info!

Yeah the #4 buckshot should be fine. Lead shot would be better for the overpenetration thing.

If the first round doesn't do the trick, try again.

06-05-2008, 10:39 PM	#2
Broadside XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,911	I think your money may be better spent on a 12 ga with light recoil rounds. However, one of the gun experts, I forget which one said a good 20 ga was perfect for home defense. I would not shoot birdshot for Home Defense. Lot of good information on the net about HD & shotguns. Do a search on Box o truth. __________________ XD - 9 Subcompact XD - 357 Service w/ SA Custom Carry Pro Pkg SA - Mil Spec 1911 A1

06-05-2008, 11:43 PM	#3
AZXD XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Valley of the GUN Posts: 13,047	It is my understanding that a 20 is a fine HD weapon, and if you think the wife can handle it better than a 12 .... Go for it!! I have to agree with Broadside, Birdshot is for birds! Based on you description #4 Buckshot or if you can find it ... #1 Buckshot is the way to go. #00 will work, but will have a greater tendency to over-penetrate. Myself, I keep mine loaded with #1 ... It's a few extra pellets, doesn't really give up much on penetration, and actually provides more surface area thump upon impact. There is only one problem with #1 ... It's hard to find. You'd probably have to order it. That's the only way I've obtained it for my 12 __________________ Voting for Obama is like putting a gun to your head and hoping he calls for its confiscation before you can pull the trigger - AZXD Investco Flags - Saved from Trash by McCain Another McCain gimmick... Etta Place That said, the flag is a symbol. It is not the United States. The United States is bigger than the flag... Etta Place

06-06-2008, 06:44 AM	#7
SpringfieldXD.40 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Woodstock, VA Posts: 6,559	Absolutely nothing wrong with a 20 ga for HD...I say go for it! I know I wouldn't want to be on the business end of that shotgun __________________ We sleep safely in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm. — George Orwell ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ www.pitbullforum.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ McCain - Palin 2008

06-06-2008, 11:21 AM	#8
daveIT XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 253	thanks OK thanks for the info. I was thinking bird just because to 2 most likely places for them to get in would be close to the big picture window or the a sliding glass door. I don't want to hit the other houses. I'm mainly sticking with 20 ga because my wife is recoil sensitive and I've read other reviews (Clint Smith in one of last months gun mags) saying 20 ga is sufficient for home defense. I'll research some more on box o truth. Thanks for the info! __________________ SAXD9SCNSWTFLOL

06-06-2008, 11:25 AM	#9
Hooz XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hilliard, OH Posts: 1,923	If you're getting the Knoxx stock (pictured with the gun you posted earlier), it will reduce recoil even more. A 12ga with a Knoxx SpecOps kicks less than a 20ga (IMNSHO) without. 20ga + Knoxx = pussycat __________________ XD-9 Tactical : XD-45 Tactical Member: IDPA, USPSA, ASSA, NRA, GOA

06-05-2008, 09:40 PM	#1
daveIT XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 253	Home Defense Gun (7rd / 20 GA) I'm thinking about one of these for a home defense gun. Something my wife would be comfortable shooting. My house close to (and between) a couple others and a big picture window on the front so I'm kinda limited to birdshot. This looks like it would be a fun little gun. It's $390 at BudsGuns (plus $30 shipping - there are no "Remington Premier" Dealers up here in Alaska according to the Rem website). Anyone have any info/comments? Remington Model 870™ Express® Express® 7-Shot 20-GA Premier Dealer Exclusive __________________ SAXD9SCNSWTFLOL

06-06-2008, 02:00 AM	#4
The Tengu XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,768	You will probably only be able to find #4 buckshot for it anyhow. __________________ The militia of the United States consists of all able-bodied males at least 17 years of age and, except as provided in section 313 of title 32, under 45 years of age who are, or who have made a declaration of intention to become, citizens of the United States and of female citizens of the United States who are members of the National Guard. United States Code, Title 10, section 311, paragraph (a)

06-06-2008, 06:39 AM	#5
crpadiem XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,144	I would also agree, go with buckshot. Birdshot is for birds, and while at close range it will do damage, it might end up just pissing the intruder off more if he's a big guy(plus you being in Alaska it might be a big animal).

06-06-2008, 06:42 AM	#6
crpadiem XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,144	Sorry, to answer your question the shotgun would be a good choice. 20ga is enough and if she can handle it better than a 12ga then do it.

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