Quality semi-auto 12 gauge for home defense?

[coontz74]

I have Multiple Benelli shotguns and one dog named Benelli! Neither have ever failed me!

PB

I would have to agree with Pappabear...I have two SBE’s and ordered a M4 today. I’ve never had a minutes worth of trouble out of the SBE’s and am excited to get my hands on the M4.

[Pappabear]

I would have to agree with Pappabear...I have two SBE’s and ordered a M4 today. I’ve never had a minutes worth of trouble out of the SBE’s and am excited to get my hands on the M4.

M4 is a solid addition.

PB

[coontz74]

I agree....IMO, the M4 is “THE” shotgun to have if you’re willing to pay for it..

[MountainRaven]

I agree....IMO, the M4 is “THE” shotgun to have if you’re willing to pay for it..

I feel that I should point on that paying for it isn't just in terms of money, but also in terms of weight. The M4 is a bit of a pig.

[TXBK]

For home defense?? You are a brave man.

Why do you say that? I am aware that at least some 3-gun guys have had issues with them, but what about yourself? I ran one through a shotgun class, and it did finally get sluggish after a couple hundred rounds of dirty, low powered Estate birdshot. Other than that, it ran slugs and buckshot without issue.

I am partial to Beretta, but a Benelli (M4,M2, or Vinci) would be my go to if I were too worried about only having a shotgun to run.

My Mossberg 500 doesn’t have any issues, either. However, I prefer a semi-auto shotgun.

[HKGuns]

Benelli and Beretta are the only two valid answers to a shotgun question.

[ThirdWatcher]

I agree....IMO, the M4 is “THE” shotgun to have if you’re willing to pay for it..

When LAPD authorized the Benelli M4, I started looking for one ultimately purchasing a lightly used one. I don’t live near LA but I figure they probably tested other autoloaders before they ultimately settled on the M4.

[FJCowboy]

I've got one of the older M1 Super 90s and love it. It has an 18.5" barrel and has the Salvo threaded choke. So I can run it as a shorty for HD or screw on the Salvo and be ready for hunting. Great running shotgun and should last forever.

[davidjinks]

Beretta 1301 Tactical

I just shot mine yesterday. So far, it is a good shotgun. Way better the 870 Tactical I have.

I have new chokes on the way to get it dialed in.

I did a bit of googling and found the Remington Police 1187. 6+1, $950.00.

Any other recommendations? Money's not too tight, but it is a consideration.