This.punkndisorderly wrote:None of the above. :)
I vote gift certificate to a reputable gun store where they pick out their own.
Also: Shotguns aren't very useful in in-home defense compared to an AR or AK (or other high-capacity carbine).
Also also: If you think otherwise, I don't mind. Just don't try to convince me. I've kinda studied/practiced this for a while. If a shotgun is all you have, and you're ok with the low ammo capacity, fine.