The 5 Best Home Defense Shotguns

By WesKL

Sourced from BenelliUSA.com

You’ll never convince me there is a better home defense firearm than the shotgun. The projectiles are less likely to over-penetrate (putting fewer innocents at risk), you are more likely to hit your target (due to the increased number of projectiles), and you’re not sacrificing effectiveness (many shotgun loads will quickly stop a threat). Many good home defense shotguns are on the market, but I’ve rounded up the top five to help you narrow your choices.The 5 Best Home Defense ShotgunsWhen buying a home defense shotgun, I look for several features, including reliability, fit/handling, mag capacity, and patterning/accuracy. I prefer to stick with established brands, but many new or lesser-known firearm manufacturers make excellent shotguns.Benelli M4 – Best Overall

Sourced from BenelliUSA.com

Pros:Leading shotgun manufacturerReliable (approved by the U.S. Marine Corps)An 18.5” barrel is excellent for close-quartersQuickly get back on targetComes with Ghost-Ring sightsCons: ExpensiveLower magazine capacityBenelli is the leader in shotgun manufacturing and is known for

Source: The Firearm Blog