I need a basic, reliable shotgun for home defense. I'm pretty sure I want a pump action tactical, and the front runner as of now is the Winchester Super X Defender Pump-Action Shotgun with the 18" barrel. The problem is recoil, and perhaps weight (I have bad wrists, elbows, and shoulders). Given the choice, I'd choose 20-gauge, but that particular Defender only comes in 12-gauge. All of the 20-gauge weapons I've found have longer barrels. What do you recommend? I'll consider other brands.

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I need a basic, reliable shotgun for home defense. I'm pretty sure I want a pump action tactical, and the front runner as of now is the Winchester Super X Defender Pump-Action Shotgun with the 18" barrel. The problem is recoil, and perhaps weight (I have bad wrists, elbows, and shoulders). Given the choice, I'd choose 20-gauge, but that particular Defender only comes in 12-gauge.  All of the 20-gauge weapons I've found have longer barrels. What do you recommend?  I'll consider other brands.

James G. · Answer

Ramon, I would seriously consider a Semi-Auto to mitigate some of the recoil and use low recoil loads to help even further. Since you state a Pump, here are some  :  https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/415012355/akkar+12ga+185+5rd+pistol+grip+black   ---------------  https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/415012241/legacy+citadel+warthog+tactical+12+ga+20+4%2b1

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