**Update** - I'm an ass and posted this Q in the wrong section. My apologies. If a moderator can move it, I would really appreciate it. I had too many threads open as I was really excited to find this site! Again, my apologies.
Got a question and looking for some opinions. The Mrs. & I just bought our first home and we are right on the cuff of what I would consider a dodgy area. We made the decision to get a shotgun just to leave by the bed for some home defense/peace of mind. We are both noobs. I just bought my first gun this year, a ultra light .38 snub nose, and my wife who is a little thing can't handle it real well at the range.
That being said, I'm looking to get some input on 12 vs 20 gauge. More than anything I want her to be comfortable (& effective) in using it if she has to when I'm out of town. Like I said, she is tiny, under 5 foot and around 90 lbs, so I'm afraid a 12 gauge would knock her down.
Any thoughts on what would be best in terms of a shotgun/ammo?
Thanks in advance.
Hank
Got a question and looking for some opinions. The Mrs. & I just bought our first home and we are right on the cuff of what I would consider a dodgy area. We made the decision to get a shotgun just to leave by the bed for some home defense/peace of mind. We are both noobs. I just bought my first gun this year, a ultra light .38 snub nose, and my wife who is a little thing can't handle it real well at the range.
That being said, I'm looking to get some input on 12 vs 20 gauge. More than anything I want her to be comfortable (& effective) in using it if she has to when I'm out of town. Like I said, she is tiny, under 5 foot and around 90 lbs, so I'm afraid a 12 gauge would knock her down.
Any thoughts on what would be best in terms of a shotgun/ammo?
Thanks in advance.
Hank
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