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Originally Posted by Wise_A
I'm somewhat puzzled as to the permanent affinity for the shotgun. It's not aim-free, it can be short-stroked, it's bulky, the capacity is extremely limited, and it's very slow to reload.
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Good morning to you, sir.
Everyone has their own personal preferences, but I don't think there's much to be puzzled about. The shotgun is and has always been one of the most devastating close-quarters anti-personnel firearms available; used by police and military everywhere when trouble is to be expected.
A full-size pistol will defend any home, for sure. A .44 revolver also will (likely leaving you permanently deaf, though).
However, a single round of 00 buck hits with 2.800 ft. lb. of force and within 15 yards it generates massive, brutal damage. How many do you really need to put down a human assailant?
Shotguns are inexpensive, simple, reliable, and extremely powerful. That's a good combination in my book.
