I own a few guns for self defense consisting of Sig P226, S&W Mod. 66-4", S&W Mod. 10-6", SKS Rifle and finally a SMITH AND WESSON EASTFIELD MOD. 916-A shotgun. I feel comfortable with everything except the shotgun since reading so many negative comments here about the 916-A. I would like to replace the Mod. 916A with something very reliable and after doing research here it is obvious that the proven and most popular shotgun is the Remington 870, among others.
My concern is Pump Vs. Auto Loader. If I was to be unfortunate enough to have 2 or 3 armed bad guys enter my home, the split second of time it takes to "pump" another shell into the chamber could give a bad guy time to hit me whereas an auto loader would be more rapid fire and I might just be able to take out all 3 with rapid fire before they even have time to think. With a pump, a person has to THINK about "pumping" the next round whereas with an autoloader all you have to do is pull the trigger. To me, a pump shotgun is like having a single action pistol that you have to cock everytime to shoot. I am not ruling out or "bad mouthing" pumps but just trying to make the right decision.
So, what is your opinion on pump vs. auto loader for defense and why? If I get a pump it will probably be the 870. Are there any reliability issues with auto loaders like feeding or extraction problems, etc.? Is maintenance and upkeep more involved on auto loaders? Are there any problems with auto loaders where I should avoid them and get a pump? I know the 870 is a fantastic pump. If I get an auto loader, I would want one with as good or better reputation as the Remington 870. What, in your opinion, would be the best auto loader that is as great as the 870 pump, if any? I want a short barrel, 18", and that can shoot any type of high powered ammo., 2 3/4" to 3" shells , easy to maintain, well made with a PROVEN track record, and VERY DEPENDABLE. I hope I can get some great recommendations here from the experts along with ball park prices of the shotguns recommended. If you have any other information that I need to consider before purchasing, please tell me. Thanks for your help.
My concern is Pump Vs. Auto Loader. If I was to be unfortunate enough to have 2 or 3 armed bad guys enter my home, the split second of time it takes to "pump" another shell into the chamber could give a bad guy time to hit me whereas an auto loader would be more rapid fire and I might just be able to take out all 3 with rapid fire before they even have time to think. With a pump, a person has to THINK about "pumping" the next round whereas with an autoloader all you have to do is pull the trigger. To me, a pump shotgun is like having a single action pistol that you have to cock everytime to shoot. I am not ruling out or "bad mouthing" pumps but just trying to make the right decision.
So, what is your opinion on pump vs. auto loader for defense and why? If I get a pump it will probably be the 870. Are there any reliability issues with auto loaders like feeding or extraction problems, etc.? Is maintenance and upkeep more involved on auto loaders? Are there any problems with auto loaders where I should avoid them and get a pump? I know the 870 is a fantastic pump. If I get an auto loader, I would want one with as good or better reputation as the Remington 870. What, in your opinion, would be the best auto loader that is as great as the 870 pump, if any? I want a short barrel, 18", and that can shoot any type of high powered ammo., 2 3/4" to 3" shells , easy to maintain, well made with a PROVEN track record, and VERY DEPENDABLE. I hope I can get some great recommendations here from the experts along with ball park prices of the shotguns recommended. If you have any other information that I need to consider before purchasing, please tell me. Thanks for your help.
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