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What to look for in a tactical shotgun, the basics:
Gauge: 12 is all around best and most plentiful, 20 is next. 10, 16 and 28 are all niche will less loadings and availability
Chamber: 3 in is standard for 12 Ga and increasingly available in 20 Ga
Capacity above 5 (which is the majority after you take out the plug in pump guns), 8 shots is standard and very few have 9 or more. Mossberg 590 comes to mind.
Barrel length: 18 in is standard for 6 & shot 7; 20" for 8 shot. With the advent of screw-in chokes, the length of barrel does not make a difference between 20 & 24 or 20 & 26.
Operation/type: pump is most reliable and cheaper; semi-autos are also quite good but more expensive. Avoid doubles/singles and bolt actions as primary weapons. Good in a pinch but not optimum and do not meet capacity criteria
I am partial to pumps and in particular the Rem 870 model layout. As decades of happy owners can attest, I am not alone. That is my preference and since I own Rem, Winchester and Mossberg pump actions, Browning semi-auto, Huglu (Turkish) semi and Charles Daly semi I can say that the pumps are less finicky and intensive to use.
My recommendation: at least one pump (2 is better) and one semi-auto in the same gauge with 20" barrels, 3" chambers. Both Rem and Mossberg offer low cost models that meet the basic .
Other options include finish, sling mounts and the very important ammo bearing devices (butt cuff, sling bandolier, vest, belt, bag, etc)
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RE: tactical shotguns
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May 12 2009, 1:35 PM EDT
Big 5 sports stores have a weekly sale on the Mossberg and Remington tactical models if you have one in your area. think i saw a 500 "security" for like $260-$280ish
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