I have this idea of using a youth model shotgun for home defense. Mossberg makes the 505 youth model in both 20 gauge and 410 bore. Both have 20 inch barrels with 12" length of pull stock, hold up to five rounds, and are around 5 1/2 pounds. Me thinks it would make a great compact, lightweight HD shotgun.
Being so light...the 20 gauge probably has some fierce recoil, id probably be more inclined toward the 410 version.
But is a 12" length of pull just too short for an adult to use? Im 5'10 with long lanky arms, I would probably look silly at the range with it but can an adult learn to shoot one comfortably?
Being so light...the 20 gauge probably has some fierce recoil, id probably be more inclined toward the 410 version.
But is a 12" length of pull just too short for an adult to use? Im 5'10 with long lanky arms, I would probably look silly at the range with it but can an adult learn to shoot one comfortably?