Recommandation for Home Protection

[J-Jones]

hi guys,

yesterday, i went to a gunstore, to see those guns in real and have it in my hands. they told me that at the moment its hard to get a remington in switzerland (problems with the suppliers, i dont know the exact details). anyway, i will get a mossberg 590 mariner:

http://cdn.atlantictactical.com/images/uploads/p_mossberg_50299Mariner.jpg

im a bit confused because there is not a real sight on the gun. can you tell me if this is a problem to aim with it (especially for a newbie like me )?

thanks for your help

 

[SilvrSRT10]

They have a "Bead" sight at the end of the barrel. Shotguns are also known as Scatter Guns since they throw out a pattern of lead. It's not as critical to aim them as a rifle. If you have it pointing at a target (center mass) them you should be able to hit it.

 

[kwo51]

Get some low recoil rounds and practice. Then work up to high brass oo buck. Should be good to go.

 

[J-Jones]

great, thanks! im looking forward to get mine, but im still waiting for the permission of the state... will take about 3-4 weeks.

 

[SilvrSRT10]

And Mossberg makes a fine weapon. I'm sure you'll be happy with it.

 

[J-Jones]

hi guys,

i got 1 more question for you guys:

i've read alot about the different ammo types for shotguns, but im still not sure, which will me the best one for me in a home defense situation. im thinking about birdshot or buckshot. the maximum distance will be about 15 feet, and i think "overpenetration" shoudnt be a problem here. i got stone walls (4.33071 inches), and i guess even buckshot wont penetrate a stonewall in this size?

what about the recoil of these 2 ammo types?

thanks in advance