The Mossberg website does not say if the receiver is drilled and tapped. I was on Bud's for the HS model and it states all Mossberg Special Purpose, but I didn't think the HS was a Special Purpose model.

Does anyone have the HS model (not the tactical version) and can tell me if drilled? thank yoo.

Yes, it is drilled and tapped.

Do you have one? If so, do you like it? I have only seen reviews on the SPX and most were favorable...thanks for the reply.

P/M sent

I have the 930 with the stand off/muzzle break device on it. Runs on any ammo. Great shotgun for the price.

Ray,

Is that an endorsement to have the 930 as ones primary home defense weapon (assume homeowner wants 12 guage, understands layout of house/walls, neighbors, etc...)? Even with birdshot as a HD load? Just trying to get a sense of whether it is a "happy choice" firearm or a HD worthy firearm.

Thanks,

Joe

 

By the way, I have never fired a shotgun and only go to the handgun range about six times a year so short shucking a pump in a dangerous situation is a concern...I don't envsion shooting the shotgun more tha six times a year...so trying to see if a semi is good enough. thx

I would suggest a pump shotgun as a home defense firearm, first last and always. Mossberg makes great defensive pump action shotguns along with Remington, i'd look at those 2 brands first.

Now, if you feel a bit overwhelmed by a shotgun as a home defensive tool then look at a revolver. No short stroking, no malfunction drills, no ammo issues. Point, shoot, repeat if necessary.

I would suggest a pump shotgun as a home defense firearm, first last and always. Mossberg makes great defensive pump action shotguns along with Remington, i'd look at those 2 brands first.

Now, if you feel a bit overwhelmed by a shotgun as a home defensive tool then look at a revolver. No short stroking, no malfunction drills, no ammo issues. Point, shoot, repeat if necessary.

 

The sound of a racking slide of a shotgun will always send somebody running. But I have to agree with RayRay about a revolver. I own a SW P60 .357 5 shot sa/da revolver. It's a smaller J frame but shoots just as big as the big boys. No safety, just point and shoot.

 

My wife who is 5' cannot handle the shotgun I have, but that j frame, she will shoot all day long and she is very comfortable in using it. So my question for you, is who else is in the house that may have to use the gun to protect themselves I'd you are not he to be wielding the shotgun??? When you are thinking about a home gun, think about who else is in the home who may have to use it?

 

Also, they have special rounds now that are frangiable so you don't put a bullet through the next 3 houses, and also hollow points that will break up easier then a FMJ. Just some food for thought when thinking about your home defense weapon of choice.

I don't understand your question sir, please say it again in English?