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I'm looking for an affordable shotgun for home-defense/sport. Right now I'm leaning towards a Mossberg 500 Mariner 12, 6 shot, 18in barrel. With the right package, it comes with a regular butt-stock AND a pistol grip. I've been leaving towards the Mariner because it has a stainless steel finish...for some reason I like it. The butt stock would be good for most applications, and the pistol grip would be good for situations requiring the shorter weapon, and for slinging on my back to open carry.
Now don't think I'm going to be stupid about the open carry thing...I'm partially mentioning this so I don't get hounded for asking about shotguns in an open carry handgun forum but I am also going to push the envelope in logical areas (while camping, going to and from the range, and of course, wal-mart).
So anyone have any suggestions on a good social smooth-bore?
EDIT: I forgot to mention I'm simply looking for a reliable 12-gauge, preferably with an 18 in barrel. I don't need bells and whistles. The only "options" I'd want are possibly an available pistol grip/collapsible stock, and the ability to attach a surefire. If I could afford a benelli M4, I'd have one...but I can't, lol.
I'm looking for an affordable shotgun for home-defense/sport. Right now I'm leaning towards a Mossberg 500 Mariner 12, 6 shot, 18in barrel. With the right package, it comes with a regular butt-stock AND a pistol grip. I've been leaving towards the Mariner because it has a stainless steel finish...for some reason I like it. The butt stock would be good for most applications, and the pistol grip would be good for situations requiring the shorter weapon, and for slinging on my back to open carry.
Now don't think I'm going to be stupid about the open carry thing...I'm partially mentioning this so I don't get hounded for asking about shotguns in an open carry handgun forum but I am also going to push the envelope in logical areas (while camping, going to and from the range, and of course, wal-mart).
So anyone have any suggestions on a good social smooth-bore?
EDIT: I forgot to mention I'm simply looking for a reliable 12-gauge, preferably with an 18 in barrel. I don't need bells and whistles. The only "options" I'd want are possibly an available pistol grip/collapsible stock, and the ability to attach a surefire. If I could afford a benelli M4, I'd have one...but I can't, lol.