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Made a new thread so as not to gunk up the shotgun thread with unrelated information.
Don't use a pump to scare somebody, use a pump to shoot somebody. I'd rather have a round chambered because:
1) You get 1 extra round, shotguns don't hold a lot of ammo and that 1 extra shell might save your life
2) Less time between you picking up the gun and being able to fire. You never know when that half second might make all the difference. Read the thread here for an example of when half-seconds count: http://www.northwestfirearms.com/fo...rted-home-invasion-robbery-pierce-county.html
3) Why give away tactical information to the intruder? If they hear the sound they now know your approximate location in the house and that you are armed. I know that in some cases it may be a good idea to try and scare the BG off first, (i.e. if you and your family are in an easily defensible location) but if you keep a round chambered you still have the option of going KACHUK if you have time and have a good reason to try the scare tactic (plus you can put the ejected shell back in the tube and still get your +1). If you don't have a round chambered you are FORCED to do this and you may not always want to (i.e. if you have to go clear your house because family members are in another part of it or something).
This thread is not about pump vs. semi. The same reasoning applies to semi-auto rifles, pistols, and shotguns (they make a nice KACHUK sound too after all). Give yourself the most options possible and set yourself up for success.
Can't go wrong with the 870 or the 590.
I'd recommend a pump over a semi though. They are more reliable and a lot of people (me included) fill the tube up and leave the chamber empty with the action closed. So if something goes bump in the night you just chamber the first round and anyone who hears it with half a brain will leave your house quicker than they arrived.
Don't use a pump to scare somebody, use a pump to shoot somebody. I'd rather have a round chambered because:
1) You get 1 extra round, shotguns don't hold a lot of ammo and that 1 extra shell might save your life
2) Less time between you picking up the gun and being able to fire. You never know when that half second might make all the difference. Read the thread here for an example of when half-seconds count: http://www.northwestfirearms.com/fo...rted-home-invasion-robbery-pierce-county.html
3) Why give away tactical information to the intruder? If they hear the sound they now know your approximate location in the house and that you are armed. I know that in some cases it may be a good idea to try and scare the BG off first, (i.e. if you and your family are in an easily defensible location) but if you keep a round chambered you still have the option of going KACHUK if you have time and have a good reason to try the scare tactic (plus you can put the ejected shell back in the tube and still get your +1). If you don't have a round chambered you are FORCED to do this and you may not always want to (i.e. if you have to go clear your house because family members are in another part of it or something).
This thread is not about pump vs. semi. The same reasoning applies to semi-auto rifles, pistols, and shotguns (they make a nice KACHUK sound too after all). Give yourself the most options possible and set yourself up for success.