I'm always concerned about home defense, but also over-penetration being dangerous to family, friends and pets. I've got Speer Gold Dot and equiv Sig 9mm 124 JHP primarily for that but I'm wondering if 410 shotgun shells in a short-barreled pump (but still NJ legal) and / or a revolver like the S&W Governor or Taurus Judge would be a better choice? I"m also concerned about a "system" that my wife doesn't have to figure out in an emergency: Just point and shoot!
Then there's WHICH load to get. I've been told bird shot can be stopped by a pizza box, but a slug is no better than a 9mm. I've heard about 410 with 4 pellets but haven't been able to figure out of that's best, should it be steel? Will ranges allow lead? What is Bismuth?
Very confusing and hard to find info!
I have figured out the difference between .45 ACP and .45 Colt (aka .45 long Colt), which the 2 handguns take. Is there a shotgun that takes all 3 as well? I'm always a proponent of minimum types of ammo to keep.
I welcome any and all ideas on it!
I don't know Jack about Shotguns or Shotgun Ammo, so 410?
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