I agree, for me personally I'd rather have a normal shotgun vs a handgun in a home defense situation. I've got a Mossberg 500 w/18 inch barrel and a pistol grip next to my bed with OO buck shot. I think it'll do the trick :D
I have one too. You might change ur mind on the load tho, if u pattern it in 15 feet or less , like inside ur house .
I use to keep mine loaded w/ no. 6 pheasant load, till I patterned it (by accident ) , now have a good heavy quail load/ 8`s , at 11-15 ft , it will surprise u how tite it still is. In a panic situation , I can see missing at "in house" distance with 00 !
