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larger availability of different types of shotgun loads in the 12 ga. I would check the local ranges where you are and see if it is allowed to be shot on the range. Where I live most ranges ban the short barrel pistol grip shotguns

If you're buying for self-defense, you might as well get the more powerful 12 ga unless you're recoil sensitive. Because of the larger diameter, the 12 ga shell holds more shot than the 20 ga if using buck shot, or larger slug if using those.

12 ga is the perfect home defense weapon. 20 ga if youre going to shoot a dove