double barrel home defense

09-10-2005, 07:08 PM

would you use a double barrel shotgun for home defense ?

practical · 09-10-2005, 07:10 PM

If I had to. I'd rather have a pump gun or an auto though. 4 or 7 shots vs 2 is simple. I don't think any 12ga is *bad* as a defensive weapon regardless of the load. Some are better than others, but none are bad.

rebel727 · 09-10-2005, 07:12 PM

I'll second that. I'd rather have a pump but a double will do in a pinch.

09-10-2005, 07:29 PM

I was watching "Rio Bravo" bartender kept one behind the bar in a town where everybody was packing at least one six shooter :jaw:

rebel727 · 09-10-2005, 07:47 PM

All the bartenders I know keep a sawed off double under the bar.

09-10-2005, 08:35 PM

I like double barrels..I used to have a Savage side by side 12 gauge..sold it when I ran into some money trouble around 13 years or so ago

Dallas · 09-10-2005, 08:36 PM

Nothing wrong with a double barrel. As long as you have a stock ammo band with extra shells available.

rebel727 · 09-10-2005, 08:42 PM

How about 3 more doubles and 3 pumps for backup? Not to mention a lever action a bolt action and several singles.

09-10-2005, 09:02 PM

I can only shoot one gun at a time

Apollyon67 · 09-10-2005, 09:54 PM

some folks like the simple action of a double.

rebel727 · 09-10-2005, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Logansdad

I like double barrels..I used to have a Savage side by side 12 gauge..sold it when I ran into some money trouble around 13 years or so ago

I've got a Savage 12, an L.C. Smith 12, a Lancaster 12 and a Stevens Springfield 20

09-10-2005, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apollyon67

some folks like the simple action of a double.

some folks have them around for hunting and conscript them for other uses as needed

pipsqueak · 09-11-2005, 12:13 AM

Two barrels might have a better intimidation effect on the robber or whoever
you need to defend yourself from. Do it.

09-11-2005, 08:36 AM

I keep my eyes peeled for a double barrel Savage but I think people are holding on to them..the double barrels I do see are commanding collector prices..I'll just have to make do with my Remington 870

Troy · 09-11-2005, 08:47 AM

the double barrels are cool guns in my book. been looking for a reasonable deal on one for years, and well, i still dont have one.

NorCalAshnjikov · 09-11-2005, 10:41 PM

A double barrel pump action would be cool, oh yeah!

pipsqueak · 09-12-2005, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Troy

the double barrels are cool guns in my book. been looking for a reasonable deal on one for years, and well, i still dont have one.

It's tough to find a reasonable deal on stuff even at gun shows.

09-12-2005, 08:48 PM

didn't expect this many yes votes :right:

rebel727 · 09-12-2005, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pipsqueak

Two barrels might have a better intimidation effect on the robber or whoever
you need to defend yourself from. Do it.

A bellyfull of 00 has a better effect.

rebel727 · 09-12-2005, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pipsqueak

It's tough to find a reasonable deal on stuff even at gun shows.

I paid 68.00 for my Lancaster, 75.00 for my L.C.Smith, 100 for my Stevens Springfield and I got my Savage when my dad died.

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09-10-2005, 07:08 PM	#1
Logansdad Guest Posts: n/a	double barrel home defense would you use a double barrel shotgun for home defense ?

09-10-2005, 07:10 PM	#2
practical Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, LA/Casper, WY Posts: 736	If I had to. I'd rather have a pump gun or an auto though. 4 or 7 shots vs 2 is simple. I don't think any 12ga is bad as a defensive weapon regardless of the load. Some are better than others, but none are bad. __________________ Eric "The secret to life is honesty and fair dealing, if you can fake that you've got it made"

09-10-2005, 07:12 PM	#3
rebel727 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Heidelberg, Mississippi Posts: 1,537	I'll second that. I'd rather have a pump but a double will do in a pinch. __________________ North-1 South-0 HALFTIME!

09-10-2005, 07:47 PM	#5
rebel727 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Heidelberg, Mississippi Posts: 1,537	All the bartenders I know keep a sawed off double under the bar. __________________ North-1 South-0 HALFTIME!

09-10-2005, 07:29 PM	#4
Logansdad Guest Posts: n/a	I was watching "Rio Bravo" bartender kept one behind the bar in a town where everybody was packing at least one six shooter :jaw:

09-10-2005, 08:35 PM	#6
Logansdad Guest Posts: n/a	I like double barrels..I used to have a Savage side by side 12 gauge..sold it when I ran into some money trouble around 13 years or so ago

09-10-2005, 08:36 PM	#7
Dallas PUKHA DAWG Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Virginia, just outside of Washington D.C. Posts: 3,595	Nothing wrong with a double barrel. As long as you have a stock ammo band with extra shells available.

09-10-2005, 08:42 PM	#8
rebel727 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Heidelberg, Mississippi Posts: 1,537	How about 3 more doubles and 3 pumps for backup? Not to mention a lever action a bolt action and several singles. __________________ North-1 South-0 HALFTIME!

09-10-2005, 09:02 PM	#9
Logansdad Guest Posts: n/a	I can only shoot one gun at a time

09-10-2005, 09:54 PM	#10
Apollyon67 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 2,235 Images: 17	some folks like the simple action of a double. __________________ "To err is human, to repent divine; to persist devilish." Ben Franklin

09-11-2005, 12:13 AM	#13
pipsqueak Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Southwest Washington State Posts: 78	Two barrels might have a better intimidation effect on the robber or whoever you need to defend yourself from. Do it.

09-11-2005, 08:36 AM	#14
Logansdad Guest Posts: n/a	I keep my eyes peeled for a double barrel Savage but I think people are holding on to them..the double barrels I do see are commanding collector prices..I'll just have to make do with my Remington 870

09-11-2005, 08:47 AM	#15
Troy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manitoba Canada Posts: 2,501 Images: 3	the double barrels are cool guns in my book. been looking for a reasonable deal on one for years, and well, i still dont have one.

09-11-2005, 10:41 PM	#16
NorCalAshnjikov Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 688 Images: 1	A double barrel pump action would be cool, oh yeah!

09-12-2005, 08:48 PM	#18
Logansdad Guest Posts: n/a	didn't expect this many yes votes :right: