Gun peoples: first shotgun.

[z06boy]

Originally Posted by Triple

I've read that Mossberg and Remington 12-gauges are among the best for the price. Recommendations?

Either will serve your purpose as long as you have a slug barrel if you intend to use slugs.

[Rider]

Originally Posted by Triple

What makes their Supernova better than the standard Nova?

The Nova Tactical 12-gauge would be ideal if it has interchangeable barrels. Cost is in line with the Mossberg.

ALSO, forgot to mention, I shoot left handed, if that should make a difference in my selection.

You definitely want a BPS then. They eject the shell through bottom of the shotgun. Otherwise on other pump actions the shell is going to eject right into your face.

[Adeptus_Minor]

Originally Posted by Rider

You definitely want a BPS then. They eject the shell through bottom of the shotgun. Otherwise on other pump actions the shell is going to eject right into your face.

That depends actually.
Left handed doesn't always mean left hand/left eye.

[Captain Morgan]

Originally Posted by Triple

What makes their Supernova better than the standard Nova?

The Nova Tactical 12-gauge would be ideal if it has interchangeable barrels. Cost is in line with the Mossberg.

ALSO, forgot to mention, I shoot left handed, if that should make a difference in my selection.

Originally Posted by Rider

You definitely want a BPS then. They eject the shell through bottom of the shotgun. Otherwise on other pump actions the shell is going to eject right into your face.

Originally Posted by Adeptus_Minor

That depends actually.
Left handed doesn't always mean left hand/left eye.

Yep. Point to something with both of your eyes open. Close your right eye. If your finger doesn't appear to move, then you're left eye dominant and will want a gun that ejects at the bottom. If your finger appears to move, then you are right eye dominant and will want to learn how to shoot right handed.

[Gas Man]

Get the brand you want or can afford..

But when it comes to shot guns for home protection..

Get a pump action. The sound is UNMISTAKEABLE and tells the would be intruder to GTFO

[speedylocksmith]

Originally Posted by Gas Man

Get the brand you want or can afford..

But when it comes to shot guns for home protection..

Get a pump action. The sound is UNMISTAKEABLE and tells the would be intruder to GTFO

It should but not always. About 10 years ago down here, 2 teenagers broke into a house in the middle of the day. The housewife was home alone. Went upstairs to grab the shotgun when she heard them trying to get in and called 911. As she heard them coming up the stairs, she pumped. The first kid continued up the stairs so she blasted him. The other "quicky" turned around and ran. First kid was blasted to pieces and died. Second kid went to jail for second degree murder.

Props to the housewife for protecting herself but I'm sure she still has nightmares about it.

[BICH]

870 7-shoot 12g

[Rider]

Originally Posted by Triple

I hold the gun against my left shoulder, aim with my left eye, and pull the trigger with my left hand, so I assume I shoot left handed.

I'm liking this:

http://www.browning.com/products/cat...12&type_id=244

Seems just about perfect for home defense. However, can it be easily altered for hunting use? It has a fixed choke barrel; can a longer barrel be swapped on and off for hunting?

Site says it has a 3" chamber. Does that mean it can fit all shells 3 inches and under? Does the size of the shell determine the number/size of pellets..?

The link is blocked at work so I cant see what model you are looking at.So I don't know if you can change barrels. If you are hunting turkey, you will not want a fixed choke barrel. You will want to put at least a full choke on that guy using #4 or #6 lead shot(if lead is legal in your state). If it is a 3" chamber, you can shoot 3" and 2 3/4" shells.

[BICH]

BPS High Capacity

[fnfalman]

Originally Posted by Triple

[Seems just about perfect for home defense. However, can it be easily altered for hunting use? It has a fixed choke barrel; can a longer barrel be swapped on and off for hunting?

Site says it has a 3" chamber. Does that mean it can fit all shells 3 inches and under? Does the size of the shell determine the number/size of pellets..?

All of these shotguns have interchangeable barrels.

The 3" chamber does mean that it will take all shells 3" and below. And yes, the size of the shell determines the quantities of the pellets.