#Remington870

Photo Of The Day, and with permission, we’re sharing Beach Ballistics’ images of his Remington 870 Modular Combat Shotgun (MCS). All configurations share the same 870 receiver, streamlining maintenance, training, and logistics.

As an avid waterfowl hunter, I’ve tried several shotguns throughout the years, but I always seem to come back to one… the ole’ trusty 870 (typically the older models before Remington had all its problems). However, many others on the market are an excellent choice for various hunting styles. Below, you’ll find a breakdown of the top shotguns for each species.

You’ll never convince me there is a better home defense firearm than the shotgun. The projectiles are less likely to over-penetrate (putting fewer innocents at risk), you are more likely to hit your target (due to the increased number of projectiles), and you’re not sacrificing effectiveness (many shotgun loads will quickly stop a threat). Many good home defense shotguns are on the market, but I’ve rounded up the top five to help you narrow your choices.