Plinkin' Logs
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Well I used to be a fisherman, so I'm going to go ahead and open that can of worms.
Which do use prefer for home defense shotgun, Pump or Semi-auto?
Pumps:
Pros:
-Racking the slide for intimidation (some view don't this as a pro,)
-Reliability with all Ammo, and reliability in general
-Lower Cost
-With training near as fast (with more advanced training just as fast) as a semi-auto
-Plenty of aftermarket accessories
-Proven track record with LE/Military
Cons:
-Potentially slower (the real question I suppose is do you need the extra speed)
-Potential to Short shuck/pump the gun
-A small degree more recoil
Semi-auto:
Pros:
-One handed operation
-Simple to operate, without possibility of "short shucking"
-Some model can be ghost loaded (not sure if I would do this for home defense as I hear ghost loading has a potential for causing a hang up)
-Shoots as fast as you can pull the trigger
-Reduced recoil (gas operation semis only)
Cons:
-Only recent and developing history in LE/Military use
-More expensive
-Requires more maintenance for reliable functioning, and much more complex
-Less reliable with low recoil loads, and arguably less reliable overall.
Which do use prefer for home defense shotgun, Pump or Semi-auto?
Pumps:
Pros:
-Racking the slide for intimidation (some view don't this as a pro,)
-Reliability with all Ammo, and reliability in general
-Lower Cost
-With training near as fast (with more advanced training just as fast) as a semi-auto
-Plenty of aftermarket accessories
-Proven track record with LE/Military
Cons:
-Potentially slower (the real question I suppose is do you need the extra speed)
-Potential to Short shuck/pump the gun
-A small degree more recoil
Semi-auto:
Pros:
-One handed operation
-Simple to operate, without possibility of "short shucking"
-Some model can be ghost loaded (not sure if I would do this for home defense as I hear ghost loading has a potential for causing a hang up)
-Shoots as fast as you can pull the trigger
-Reduced recoil (gas operation semis only)
Cons:
-Only recent and developing history in LE/Military use
-More expensive
-Requires more maintenance for reliable functioning, and much more complex
-Less reliable with low recoil loads, and arguably less reliable overall.