6 Features of a Home-Defense Shotgun

[@nathanmotoyama7211]

So, just a recap: 1: Short barrel (18-20”) 2: Short stock (12-13” for proper mounting) 3: Mag extension (5-6 rounds in the gun) 4: Spare ammo (side saddle or stock carrier) 5: Sight upgrade (although not essential) 6: Mounted light (for obvious reasons)

[@davidoates8308]

lol ok

[@davidoates8308]

@@Vorniforous o

[@junichiroyamashita]

Well,if a laser pointer can be counted for 5,then i would be set.

[@Somedude75566]

Forgot the 1917 trench gun bayonet

[@chrisgregory2094]

What is the sight on this?

[@RastamanLiveUp]

Dudes. This guy takes the courses, films himself and shares the best points of what he learned; for free. Legend.

[@smackaroni]

He gets paid you retard

[@Rubedocto]

Dragon breath rounds are obviously the best for home defence

[@TheBeardedDwarf]

Home defence against spiders

[@HighSpeedNoDrag]

Yeah, if the threat is less than 10 meters away.

[@true13lefty]

Dragon breath , you want to burn it up .

[@Recoil816]

Especially if you live in a barn filled with antique oil lamps.

[@deanop3983]

added bonus of getting the Police AND Fire Department to respond

[@lazynihilanth1899]

my FBI agent must be concerned on how I went from "Ｐｕｍｐｅｄ Ｕｐ Ｋｉｃｋｓ ＶＡＰＯＲＷＡＶＥ (若者が履く流行のスニーカー)" to "6 Features of a Home-Defense Shotgun " in one click

[@ruben2365]

No but he's confused because he didn't expect you to do that. Scramble his brain LoL

[@ruben2365]

We all must have a government agent watching us and collecting the dots. Where we go, who we contact, where we work, routines etc...

[@josephwilliams1915]

Regardless, I don't think he'll be able to outrun your gun.

[@1deviousmama333]

Love that song. Especially that version of that song.

[@pauljenkins6877]

Chris’ videos never fail to impress: good common-sense advice delivered in an intelligent, succinct manner.

[@theMightyWhytey]

I know you made this just over 5 minutes for algorithmic reasons, but thank you so much for not throwing in fluff or filler to drag this out to 5 minutes. RESPECT!

[@mr.personhumanson6871]

What, no bayonet?!

[@sgtsnuggles9112]

If you don't have a bayonet are you even operating?

[@adamwolfe2848]

Just banzi the intruder

[@youtheme8035]

Pipe bomb

[@Monolith308]

Why bother with the gun in the first place? Just take the British route and charge!

[@floo1465]

@Mr Luger You probably wouldn’t even have to kill them. Being in the dark, and then seeing a figure in the darkness, screaming at you, and charging, I’d get the frick out of there.

[@shannonmcdowell336]

I can't imagine life without my trusty ol' Moss 500. I have always just had it loaded with 00 buck. Just recently I made the switch to #4 buck. 27 pellets that are the size of a .22 with an eight inch spread at 10 yards which is home defense range.

[@deviantsid18]

Its actually a .240 cal

[@Docprepper]

#4 buck is absolutely my go to for HD for the exact reason you said.

[@deviantsid18]

Well technically its more closely related to the .240 or the .243 that shoot at 3500 to 4k fps. If you look at buckshot flying at 1200fps or so thats like emptying half a box of large game rounds at someone AT ONCE.

[@doughesson]

Another good ammo choice is 3"Magnum #5 turkey loads. The most anti gun DA would have a hard time proving that you're a wannabe cop if you used hunting ammunition for self defense.

[@Sambro67]

Yep if it is to much for some # 4 shot is good too for the peeps on the other side of walls.

[@quantumyoutubeguy2]

Who needs a shotgun when you have a minigun turret installed in your floor.

[@billclinton328]

Exactly

[@RealBillyCheese]

Lmao

[@user-nq3xi4wm2k]

What about the A-10 in the garage

[@johannschmidt3389]

Yeah, but I'd rather not have to have the house put back together every time I hear the fridge making ice at 3:00am

[@kaiser7637]

Me: wakes up to get a cup of water Turret I forgot to deactivate: brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrt

[@flysomethingdamitdotcom8788]

Your dog is and should be a member of your family. And bayonets on shotguns appeals to me!

[@IIISWILIII]

I skipped the light and went straight for a chainsaw attachment

[@martingrey2004]

I hope you're joking.

[@IIISWILIII]

@@martingrey2004 home defense is no joking matter! When I crank up this bad boy, any would-be preps will shit themselves!!

[@laurineil-morin3792]

Waiting for the oscillating,rechargeable bayonet w/laser & searchlight cigar lighter.

[@kirkarvint.2017]

*PRIORITIES

[@raymontes1030]

@@laurineil-morin3792 *Patent pending.

[@toddk9044]

the shotgun is my favorite gun next to my AR. It's just so damn versatile!

[@reavis1474]

Everything you said is already mounted in my mossburg 500 low end but always dependable thanks for confirming my choices

[@ThePaleoJunkie]

After watching about a dozen videos on the subject, this is the best-by far.

[@neetou6642]

*deep breath* Own a musket for home defense, since that's what the founding fathers intended. *Four ruffians break into my house. *"What the devil?" as I grab my powdered wig and Kentucky rifle. *Blow a golf ball sized hole through the first man, he's dead on the spot. *Draw my pistol on the second man, misses him entirely because it's smoothbore and nails the neighbor's dog. *I have to resort to the cannon mounted at the top of the stairs loaded with grape shot. *"Tally ho lads" the grape shot shreds two men in the blast, the sound and extra shrapnel set off car alarms. *Fix bayonet and charge the last terrified rapscallion. *Bleeds out waiting on the police to arrive since triangular bayonet wounds are impossible to stitch up. Just as the founding fathers intended.

[@scottpapa8531]

needed that laugh

[@js123able]

What a rollercoaster of a comment, bravo

[@HITMANAlex1]

You should publish a novel

[@uscgsemperparatus6472]

Omg...that is incredibly funny. Thank you for the laugh.

[@MrShitfire]

Rapscallion will now be added to my lexicon🤣🤣🤣

[@PepperGipper]

I've always been a fan of the taping a flashlight to your gun technique.

[@thefinn-isher9116]

As long as were talking about shotguns I might as well bring up claymore. There basically a shotgun and you can set one up at all of the places someone will break in from. You will be woken up by the sound of the intruder already being dead.

[@PepsiMan42069]

The Finn-isher “now son, don’t go to the bathroom in the night, or else you won’t make it back!”

[@cubanamerican22]

I'm more into land mines inside the house.

[@labby2]

This video was excellent. I didn't think of the loading aspect from the side saddler carrier before.

[@Aelidiil]

I appreciate that you aren't a overly tactical nut case! thanks for the solid video and I really like your 870 =D!

[@mrmicro22]

Never forget that the left considers anyone who would watch this video a nut case. Exercise your rights.

[@pbearsts9]

Just bought Maverick 88 with 18 inch barrel. Buying some ammo from Lucky Gunner soon. I greatly enjoy your videos , best shotgun videos on the tube. Thank you guys.

[@BeeBopGaming]

just throw a "gun free and knife free" zone sign up so they can't break into your house with that. Then ask them VERY Politely to leave. If they say no, then go to your closest safe space and wait for them to leave. Remember your stuff is insured, so see if they need help loading up your stuff while you wait.

[@guillermoramos56]

beebop shopbop i really hope ypure joking...

[@skangel10]

That is pretty much how you are supposed to handle a home intrusion on this side of the wall (Mexico).

[@bigboat8329]

hey you really shouldn't be quoting Joe Biden like that!

[@oklahomahank2378]

You forgot to offer them coffee and cake.

[@jungatheart8712]

love you channel man, its nice to a gun expert that speaks plainly and without a really thick accent.

[@cmillerphotos]

I'm enjoying the shotgun videos immensely. I was kinda afraid of picking up a shotgun because I'm not a huge dude, and I'm intimidated by the 12 gauge recoil. But... you don't look like a huge dude either so you give me confidence. And the clue about adding a shorter stock. So I picked up a Mossberg 590, put a 12" Hogue stock on it, and I'm ready for my first trip to the range! (I've been shooting for about 35 years, so not my FIRST trip to the range, just my first SHOTGUN trip to the range.) :-)

[@Ballzitch6969]

Bro dw im 5’6 and 140 and I have moss 500 w a pistol grip ur fine, push pull method

[@geraldmiller5232]

bang bang shoot em up.

[@oleyeller3256]

Im also 5'6" too and im surgical with ole Mossy. Really good at skeet shooting too. I hope you ended up getting one bro! Love me some shotties.

[@kuribo1]

For some people shooting the dog is worse than shooting members of the family.

[@DoseOfReality308]

The Reasonable Nazarene the could bite back...

[@borkwoof696]

kuribo1 my dog is a member of the family

[@brianschoonmaker2827]

Exactly... Did not you see JOHN WICK??? Hahaha CW

[@bowlofrice8]

kuribo1 my wife would have less loveloss if i died than her dog for sure

[@morrius0757]

Rather shoot the dog, and I LOVE my dog.

[@kirk0respite]

Correction dog is a member of the family

[@Howard10Howie]

Nailed it! Short and sweet to the point.

[@kirkboo10]

The best tactical lights have the the strobe option. That is VERY disorienting to the person on the other end, and still provides the ability to identify targets easily.

[@williamjohnzuggi2534]

Thumbs up for that. I put a 18.5" barrel on my first gun ever a Mossberg 500 AB. The only problem is the length of the stock this shotgun is 44 years old and still like new. The most use was clay pigeon shooting and small game but then she got put away but was kept up with annual oiling and kept dry. I want to buy a tactical semi-auto with pistol style grip and adjustable stock. If there are suggestions would love to hear even if I can get a good used model. Thanks hope to hear. [e-mail]

[@Richard-md3gi]

Strobe is disoreinting for the shooter as well...especially at 3am.

[@Richard-md3gi]

William John Zuggi hope you enjoy the spam mail

[@mephInc]

William: Check out the Mossberg Shockwave. It's nice and stubby with a 14" barrel.

[@rustyshackleford17]

A bright flashlight will do the job just as well. End of the day, any bad guy with a gun will still shoot at the source of the light. Just buy a decent weapon light. I prefer surefire.

[@LostMyMojo100]

I have a Winchester 1300 defender with wood and I sawed off a couple inches of the stock and put on a limbsaver pad. Works like a charm!

[@davidmartinez8052]

Your videos are well delivered, informative, and enjoyable. I've subscribed.

[@Rick-wn5oh]

I had an old 50 round bandolier laying around. I cut that thing down to 10 groups of 5. I went out and bought a roll of velcro. I glued that to the back of the bandolier. I even put a few pop rivets in just to make sure that it didn't separate. I then put some velcro on the side of my mossberg 500, works great. They have lasted over 3 years. None have gotten loose. It is a piece of cake to drop a couple packs of shotgun shells into my side pocket.

[@dgd947a15fl]

Having some sort of flashlight is literally the most important characteristic of any defensive weapon. You HAVE to know what you're pointing your gun at. It's more important than what sights you have. It's more important than even having sights at all. It's more important than ammo choice, grips, stocks, anything. It's literally priority number one as far as accessories. The one and only thing that's more important than a flashlight is practice.

[@tedforrester1948]

And makes you a glowing target.

[@stanpratt6546]

@@tedforrester1948 lol, just what I was thinking. "shoot at the light".

[@rangerup1804]

Turn the fucking lights on if you need to see who's in your home.

[@breckchabreck1375]

Did you shoot your dog???

[@dgd947a15fl]

@@breckchabreck1375 Lol no. I just think that having information about what you're pointing your gun at is priority number one.

[@D5quared91]

Bead sights are trash. I switched to ghost rings and they’re tremendously better than the antique beads, which all but disappear in low light and are next to useless in a CQB scenario, and are laughably ineffective when using slugs. Ghost rings rock and are the only way to go on a true tactical shotgun. Great video!

[@Harley.Davidson]

😂

[@ronnewkirk5647]

The most devastating single shot wound I ever witnessed was a head shot at about 25, or so feet delivered via. a 12 ga. 00 Buckshot load. Hence my personal choice in a home defensive weapon.

[@ngonzale3]

A big help in considering a first time home defense buy. Thank you!

[@bowman4454]

Nicholas Gonzalez I would use it then my AR 15 it’s easy to remember what to do o shoot a lot with the AR but I still forgot what to do next that why o would grab my shotgun first

[@jeanroger8352]

i think upgrading your sights are a bit overkill considering you're shooting buckshot at max 10/20 yards not marksman tier accuracy is really required at those kinds of distances it's mostly point and shoot ^^ !

[@yochillll2672]

Plus if you miss the burglar, he will get scared af and even get on his knees and start begging.

[@DoubtedZoo]

i have personally had a very hard time lining up the sights on shotguns so i believe having a clearer sight picture is definitely going to make that easier to make finer adjustments especially in high risk scenarios

[@tb41406]

One of the first things I did with my m500 was bought an upper rail and a cheap $30 laser sight with a side mounted laser. Not a single regret

[@MyLonewolf25]

Better sights are going to give a easier time getting a sight picture

[@stovokk]

Sights on a shotgun is silly, unless it’s like a dedicated setup for deer hunting I guess

[@kathconserv]

“I don’t want to shoot somebody that doesn’t need to get shot.” I love it.

[@ductator4479]

I won’t need to know this cause I live in the uk but I’m watching it regardless

[@Mac-tw3zu]

You won’t need this most places in the us if you have even the cheapest home security systems, but some people feel a need for it for whatever reason.

[@Mac-tw3zu]

Australian Eugenics Expert As much as I really don’t want to get into a debate about guns in the US... I feel like alarm systems act more as a deterrent than an actual line of defense. You’re right that a criminal can and has done that. But it’s most likely to scare away dumb criminals and you’re left with the smart ones breaking in. Smart criminals are going to plan out when you’re not home and break in then. A shotgun really has no benefit there. Sometimes yes. Someone will be dumb enough to break in with an alarm system while you’re home. That’s extremely unlikely from my experience and at some point it’s better to accept the loss and have nobody hurt or killed than to pop em’ in the head or chest at short range. But you know shotguns are nice for other uses so I’m not saying no to having one for fun and keeping it for home safety also.

[@jamesbinns8528]

@Australian Eugenics Expert If someone is bold enough to break into an occupied residence, I think that signals danger.

[@apolloaero]

@Finn [Redacted] That's exactly the point. What if I'm there, what if I'm not? Better to have that extra security and not need it

[@apolloaero]

@Finn [Redacted] In that case, I'm happy we agree

[@11superstar1997]

Length absolutely has an effect on spread.. it's just not noticeable at close distance. It's definitely noticeable at distance

[@barryjustice8656]

I don't use a light on my guns, of course I don't like my dog or my family. I'm kidding ... I'm kidding!

[@barryjustice8656]

+Barry Justice Of course I like my dog!

[@8MetalMike8]

+Barry Justice lol

[@araknidude]

ye betteh be m8

[@youtheme8035]

Same, so give your dog a Glock 18 and teach him how to use it with a drum mag

[@sawyermartin5056]

Dog at night time: WHERE ME FRICKN GLOCK ATTTT MAAAATTTEEEY

[@leewitte4700]

Always solid videos with some good advice.

[@Ryuxcx]

Nice video.Well made,specific and useful info also.Keep up the good work.

[@khrashingphantom9632]

I STILL contend that bean bag rounds are superior for home defense than buckshot or even birdshot. That’s why bean bags should be easier to get. Edit: when I say bean bag shells I’m generally referencing less lethal ammunition.

[@BJPr12]

Wow, great video! Thanks for posting

[@mtnride4930]

Just sold a Winchester and Mossberg home defense shot guns and picked up a Berreta 1301 now getting use to the semi auto shotgun. Not hot on the idea of a light our house has decent light at night. Good video'

[@owenmills1596]

I just sleep with my 2 LMGS with amo hanging from my neck like Rambo.

[@worm4475]

Holy *beep*

[@derefter9302]

I’m shure you do ( firearms made after 1970 can not have full auto capabilities) so no point in having 2 semi auto m249s

[@owenmills1596]

@@derefter9302 ahhh see my LMGS were made in 1969 so

[@derefter9302]

Very funny

[@owenmills1596]

@@derefter9302 tbh I found it quite amusing

[@llambet]

I love your videos. I am trying to refine my home shotgun defense. Your videos have been extremely helpful! I have a Mossberg that I bought with a pistol grip at a gun show, Merica! I'm trying to refine it into a home defense weapon. I love the look of the Magpul furniture on your gun. My barrel and magazine are a a bit long for my liking but I'm off on the right track. I subscribed to see more good shotgun stuff.... since I can't just afford an AR platform to protect my homestead.

[@levicooper1015]

i would love to do this to an 870 but i don't have the money. i believe in a home defense gun. but i also believe my stock 870 or my stock a300 can defend my home just as well as any other gun can.

[@SgtBooker44]

Levi Cooper you are absolutely correct, a stock shotgun will work just as well as upgraded one. The upgrades just increase efficiency. Like Lucky Gunner said most events are over on 2-3 rounds.

[@chrisa6333]

@cjhyde78 Can't you just look at gunbroker? They seem to offer plenty of police models.

[@wizardofahhhs759]

I can use my stock 870 for anything. When you start adding on and taking away you limit the usefulness to just home defense.

[@workingmansdead44-ug8hl]

IProtec for a mag.tube clamp for up to a one inch diameter white light and a pic rail for an IProtec laser with remote pressure switch all can be had for around 100 bucks maybe a tad more.

[@plagedh3]

@@SgtBooker44 ysh also alot ofnoractice with ur home defence weapon makes it the best weapon for you and effective

[@amorestperpe]

Nice, quick, and to the point

[@dominickmasonry3878]

My dogs are members of my family, other than that, great video.

[@papalog08]

I have a shockwave. I do have a side saddle and light on it, but a stock shockwave pretty much checks all these boxes.

[@TheKentuckyPatriot]

Awesome video! Great info and great delivery!

[@ttown32179]

I have the same setup. I need to get a light on there. The included screws scrapped on my barrel. I wasn't sure if that's a extra kit or what screw you used? Finally someone on here that realizes more stuff = more weight/ problems!

[@spoke1183]

You need two lights and three lasers, fore grip, long range scope, magnifier and side sights too for that weapon to be fully effective.

[@BoopSnoot]

You really only need one thing... a suppressor. No one mentions how deafening and disorienting it will be when you let loose that short barrel 12 gauge indoors in a small bedroom hallway, where ALL of that pressure is bounced right back at you. *mawp... mawp* If you can't own a suppressor, get something like a SU22, so that you can at least minimize the permanent hearing damage you're about to inflict on yourself.

[@jimmydeshazo1312]

I invested in a pump integrated w/light. Also I've added a folding telescopic stock W/pistol grip and love it

[@X3RUBIM]

Quote of the month: "I really don´t want to shoot somebody who doesn´t need to get shot"

[@beqa16v]

That shotgun looks very cool

[@jaimecornejo2185]

From my experience with lights, using a surefire for end dedicated light would be a better choice than adding a separate light to the forend. Reason being, if you have ever shot a 12 gauge with a light as close to the forend like shown in this video, the recoil will make that rack come back and dig the light in to your hand, which is painful. I've done it to myself more than once when I practiced at the range, bought a surefire dsf and never had that trouble again. Just my .02

[@contention100]

I'll have to look at that. I had an inforce 600 lumen attached to my forend on a a 590 and my left thumb would take a beating because of it.

[@GOmegaPHD]

i put a suurefire on one of those arisaka mounts and bottom mounted it and that stopped happening

[@toddjohnson271]

Bad guys know where to shoot. See light, shoot light.

[@iamtruth6056]

​@@toddjohnson271 knowing when and how to use a light is critical. You don't keep the light on, but turn it on momentarily to check a spot or to identify your target.

[@yungdro1972]

Great video! Your shot guns are badass.

[@blackmogwai]

just incase the king of england wanders into your house and thinks he owns the place

[@okayepic1068]

There's actually a queen of England:^/

[@jestpassinthru9915]

@@okayepic1068 we don't have a king or queen of England .. but we do have a queen of Britain .

[@lifesimulator3964]

okay epic “There is no Easter Bunny, there is no Tooth Fairy, and there is no Queen of England!” - Titan [Megamind, 2010]

[@okayepic1068]

@@lifesimulator3964 ah, what a classic.

[@okayepic1068]

@@jestpassinthru9915 fair enough

[@nigeldeforrest-pearce8084]

Excellent and Outstanding, Thank You!

[@VI0DI0]

Tw things: 1. Dogs are members of the family too 2. What about a sling?

[@LuckyGunner]

I like my dog, but the guilt I would feel if I accidentally shot him would pale in comparison to the pain and psychological torture I would endure if I accidentally shot one of my kids. I understand the sentiment, but I prefer to make a distinction there. I'm not a big fan of slings on home defense guns. First, you probably shouldn't be carrying it anywhere because you shouldn't be trying to clear your own house, especially not with a long gun. The shotgun is a "bunker defense" weapon when you can safely stay in one spot and engage an attacker only if they come to you. If you must move around the house, turn on lights, open doors, etc, a handgun is a better tool. But even if you were to be mobile in the home with a shotgun, the sling is going to be more of a hindrance than a help. It would really suck if you were trying to check out a bump in the night end you end up getting disarmed by a doorknob that snagged your sling.

[@clavididk1236]

Slings mean the world to me.

[@youtheme8035]

Or an RPG

[@sawyermartin5056]

One thing : 1. You spelt two wrong

[@darthmusturd9526]

Lucky Gunner Ammo you can always have more children

[@alexgolovchenko3791]

My first priority is fire arms reliability. It doesn't really matter what kinds of du-dads you screw on your gun, any gun that works 80% of the time is 100% junk. The most important part of any fire arm is that it goes off each and every time you squeeze the trigger. The rest is just furniture. All due respect.

[@fawzimahmud8390]

Basically any shotgun will be good for home defense, as long as it is compact and holds at least 5 shells.

[@jamesbarrick3403]

I could not agree more... the Escort Aimguard is an excellent example at about $140

[@marvinhagler4721]

Thank you

[@grayalley3469]

Thanks for the info on those stocks.

[@k3rc4]

Also, for number 6, using a flashlight that has strobe mode is very useful to visually impair your assailants, especially if they're armed with guns as well.

[@markbrennan8842]

Thanks. I really enjoy reasonable people talking guns.

[@PassTheSnails]

Other home owners: i hear a burglar i’m going to grab my shotgun, spare ammo and a flashlight Me: buildin’ a sentry!

[@majestict3e70]

Sentry going up!

[@ExcaliburHeavyBattlecruiser]

@@majestict3e70 *Spy has entered the chat*

[@Drunken_Hamster]

Bruh, that game is deaaaddd!

[@YaBoiMcLovin]

*Friendly AC130 inbound*

[@gabrielg4498]

Great video. Thanks for the info.

[@stephencheramie3169]

Could you put links for the products you used?

[@thelonerider9693]

I'm glad he mentioned the light. I don't have a light attached to a weapon, but the first thing I did when I got my first modern firearm is dig out a decent bright small 'tactical' flashlight I had and keep it on the desk. Once a week or so I practice going down the hall with it alongside my pistol in the dark (usually after a range day when I'm in the mood; I've done same with the shotgun holding it alongside with fore hand). It is amazing how often it seems people fail to consider lights. No one wants to shoot the wrong thing or person indeed, but to do that you need to see!

[@oleyeller3256]

I don't think its a good idea to be holding a flashlight while simultaneously running a pump 12 gauge. I feel like theres too much room for error if shit hits the fan

[@PopeMcGrope]

Handgun, sure. Long gun? NO. get a dedicated mount and light bud, we dont want you dying cause you couldnt run the gun effectively enough with a flash light in hand.

[@kylejacob5281]

For me the KSG checks enough boxes for me

[@elili8016]

Strobe light would be a beast on that thing

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

I do like a 16" barrel. A plasma rifle in 40 watt range is much more effective though....

[@44R0Ndin]

Personally I prefer a few kilowatts of CO2 laser, as that's more practically available. Just reconfigure the guts of a laser cutter and add a long extension cord or Li-Ion backpack.

[@TheGuyWithTheSniper]

I prefer an Uzi 9-millameetah

[@breckchabreck1375]

TheGuyWithTheSniper .45 caliber long slide with laser sighting.

[@sergecote3864]

Relevant and adequate infos as usual! Thanks Chris

[@CodCraVe]

Great quality video, keep it up! Subscribed :)

[@HCastelli]

Great advise. Thank you!

[@lylereinier4989]

My dogs are family

[@philpep]

Derya anakon av-100 . I love what I bought. Come with a 10 rounds mag, top rail, bottom rail and the pump rail and 3 interchangeable choke.

[@moto_rad]

The only qualm I have is the sight. I am much faster with a bead, I can make very good fast hits with slugs at 50yd, and solid hits at 100yds, both much much further than any distance in any house I have been in.

[@barryjustice8656]

+Moto Rad Not everyone has great eyesight. When you get older your eye sight deteriorates, consequently a sight upgrade is really necessary. I can't use the bead sights anymore, so I am switching over to red dot sights and I love them.

[@moto_rad]

Barry Justice That is a good point I have not considered. 20/20 spoils you.

[@Rick-wn5oh]

Also have you ever tried shooting that way in very low light? That bead can get really hard to see way out there. Also there is a reason the military is going to optics. Those reasons apply to rifles and shotguns equally.

[@moto_rad]

Richard Lamoreaux That is a good consideration. I have never shot slugs in low light. I would prefer a red dot probably, but I don't think I would benefit at all in that case from ghost rings. While optics would provide a benefit, ghost rings would not (for me).

[@harrykuheim6107]

50 yds and 100 yds is NOT Home Defence....you WILL go to Jail....

[@basskicking4532]

I like the way you make yuor videos, I do not have patience and I like to the point videos. I watched a few and I clicked subscribed button. Thank you for making me smarted when it comes to guns :-)

[@jakenorden4556]

Which delivers more stopping power? Slugs or Buckshot?

[@LuckyGunner]

+Jake Norden Both have a very good track record for stopping attackers with a single upper torso shot. Two in some rare instances. Slugs typically have more recoil and tend to over penetrate, so buckshot is preferred for home-defense. Slugs are better when you need to reach past 25-35 yards, which is more relevant for hunting than for personal protection.

[@Tradley]

Slugs but you may want the spread that you get with buckshot

[@PODSMPSG1]

Slugs hit harder, but they might hit too hard for defense. Buckshot hits hard enough for defense.

[@junichiroyamashita]

Use buck and ball

[@thorfinthorfin3010]

The Maverick 88 in either the youth 20 gauge or 12 guage. Even the full size with a youth stock is great. 8 rounds of 12 gauge buckshot with a tac light and 5 more on the stock does well.

[@LockheedRep]

Oh so I only need a shotgun, great now I have return this Vulcan cannon.

[@BigPoppa23]

Good video

[@Rick-wn5oh]

I have a mossberg 500 tactical with a 26 inch barrel setting in the closet. Now it might look a little funny with a short adjustable stock and the side saddles for extra rounds. Now in about 10 minutes I can turn this gun back into a pretty decent hunting shotgun. I had an old bandelier laying around and I chopped it up into 5 round segments. Went out and bought a roll of velcro. Glued that to the bandelier. I now have 50 rounds of shotgun shells pre-loaded onto the side saddles and stored in a box.

[@hectorconcepcion5777]

Thanks brother. Helped out a lot!

[@chicagowsox212]

My dogs ARE members of my family!

[@guynall4025]

I have a 6 way adjustable stock on my Remington 870 but I keep,going back to my Winchester 1300 defender speed pump mounted a light and a side saddle to it holds 7 +1 and is fun to shoot

[@DaysOffGaming]

Don’t shoot at noises in the dark because you might shoot your loved ones or worse your dog.

[@supercooled]

Or worse your dog? Lol tour family should update their wills.

[@Nob911]

Meh your Korean neighbors will buy it from you

[@MyNoob300]

Or a Chihuahua lol making hungry noises at night

[@tgbaca0707]

590 Shockwave SPX: 1) ✅ short barrel: 14.375” 2) ❌ short stock: lol 3)✅ mag extension: 5+1 regular cap. 8+1 with mini’s 4)✅ spare ammo: side saddle 5 or 10 minis doubled up 5)❌ sight upgrade: have a laser but really want a small red dot 6)✅ light: laser light combo attached to small 2” rail on mag tube All in all, train with what you have and you can make up for most deficiencies. The lack of stock doesn’t cause trouble anymore. The sight is obviously just a preference thing, but I try not to rely on the laser downrange.

[@unrotated9619]

my dad shot his dog when he was home alone one night the dog died my dad's spirit went with it.

[@flysomethingdamitdotcom8788]

Wtf?

[@scasey1960]

unrotated predictable

[@anthonydomanico8274]

Sorry to hear that.

[@rabbitdrink]

I like the bead sights because they give you a better view.

[@davedsmer]

It is nice no doubt, although if you shoot with both eyes open you don't even notice the dot sight and your vision fades it out so no real disadvantage with the right training

[@AshGreen359]

The Maverick 88 makes a 7+1 security shotgun with a 20" barrel. Best flashlight the money is Thrunite.

[@judsongaiden9878]

And they still cost roughly $250 just like they did 15 years ago.

[@goner9696]

@@judsongaiden9878 I got mine out of the door for $221 (would have been $209 without taxes).

[@judsongaiden9878]

@@goner9696 Sweet!

[@goner9696]

@@judsongaiden9878 Aye! Keep searching or haggle with your gun dealer. I've shopped with the same people for years so they know I'm not going to leave with a new toy without haggling.

[@judsongaiden9878]

@@goner9696 I've never haggled. The way I figure it, the price of a thing should be what it is - clear-cut and objectively defined.

[@Pppppppp718]

loving this new channel!

[@DarkSeraph95]

My shotgun checklist Short barrel. ✔ 18 inches Short stock. ✔ kinda. It's short enough Extanded mag X, also disagree. Most burgerlys don't consist of more than 1 or 2 people mag carrier ✔ cheap on amazon upgraded sights X I don't have a gunsmith Light X but i am looking at a pikitinny rail mount to attach a light

[@reonthornton685]

Most burglaries don't, some do, and if you're unlucky enough to have that, or, alternatively, you miss, having more rounds. The entire point of the gun is to prepare for the worst case scenario, because if you have to pull a gun in the first place, it's already a pretty bad situation. It also gives you more room to fire warning shots if you deem that a good course of action.

[@bigt9745]

You don't need a rail to mount a light. There are plenty of clamps that attach to the tube

[@rivec33]

Magnum Dong I just use duct tape

[@DarkSeraph95]

@@rivec33 you monster

[@dude_mccallaster]

I agree with 1,2,4,and 6. We’re talking home defense not self defense. If self defense were the case, all points valid. I use a Pardner single shot 12 gauge for home defense 32in overall length, extra 5 shells in a slip on saddle, snap on fiber optic sight(only because it has none, bead sight would be just fine), limbsaver recoil pad, and number 4 buck. One in the chamber 2 in the saddle, and three rounds of 00( that’s double ought not double-0 for you non gun dudes). That’s what I feel comfortable with, and yes I own quite a few other guns it’s just this is the one I set out as a home defense firearm. Pro tip- if I ever have to use it just slip the saddle off and it looks like a damn grandpa gun, not some tacked out death machine. Something to think about. Sorry for this long comment good video non the less, I gave it a like.

[@cobymela]

Great video. Please, keep them coming.

[@pbr-streetgang]

Thanks for the vid sir.👍🏼👍🏼

[@time4tradin]

So, Remington 870 or Mossberg 590a1?

[@CAVlogs121]

time4tradin Mossberg. Just my personal preference because I like the ergonomics more. Both are equally reliable.

[@forrestgumball]

Get a Mossberg. Rustington quality control is ass nowadays. I hope you chose wisely

[@little123456788]

Mossberg, Remington has recently declared bankruptcy and their quality is going down the tubes.

[@ivymike3459]

“On that cheerful note”… 😂😂