What like most about the pump shotgun is that I can shoot it however I want at my pistol range. This isn't allowed with rifle calibers.
I can shoot, move, practice using cover, shoot with a buddy, (Same time) even practice transitions and shoot steel with shotguns (including slugs) and pistols. But I don't have a regular place to so this with rifle calibers. (Except during the occasional competition)
So because I get to shoot it far more I rely on a pump shotgun for HD.
Low recoil ammo and the short LOP Hogue stock make it actually fun to shoot a shotgun. (Except I normally shoot it without gloves and I've had to instill habits to not burn myself. I honestly could use a heat sheild on the barrel)
With Fiocchi low brass 7/8 oz 1060 fps #7.5 shot it can be fired all day. There is 00 buckshot at about 1100 fps and 7/8 oz slugs at a similar advertised velocity. No reason to beat yourself up while training/practicing.
00 buck at 1400 fps and 1 oz 1400 fps slugs is the hottest stuff I use now. These are just mild 12 guage loads.
What's also nice is should I ever have to use it in earnest I'm not out much when the gun spends years (if I ever get it back) in the Police property warehouse. (I'd miss my weaponlight the most, actually)
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