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BigGuy wrote:

74novaman wrote: Any reason he wants a double barrel shotgun over a pump or semi?

Strictly an aesthetic thing. He'll also have his EDC readily available. Currently that is a Ruger LCP, but he's also looking to move up to a sub-compact 9mm on that.

No offense to your friend, but if we're talking about self defense, aesthetics should be the very last thing on the list.

I know most of us will never have to defend ourselves either in our homes or outside of it, but I'd heavily try to sway him towards pump/semi if he's looking at a home defense shotgun. Most of the time capacity with a shotgun probably won't matter, but when it does matter...it REALLY matters.

Edit: Of course, this is all my .02. You can defend yourself handily with a double barrel shotgun. But unless he's getting one for disability/familiarity reasons, I don't see any advantages over a higher capacity design.

BigGuy wrote:Thanks guys. That was quick. A co-worker of mine want's a double barrel shotgun for home defense. I'm wondering how this might work out.

This is a derringer. It won't be nearly as effective as a shotgun.

Any reason he wants a double barrel shotgun over a pump or semi?