NguyenVanDon wrote: I gave him the option of shotgun or handgun, but he told me he doesn't want a shotgun because he said it's just for his apartment until they move out later. He's a small guy btw, about 5'5 and only 140 lbs. The power of the shotgun would probably knock him on his butt.
-PLEASE- don't perpetuate this myth. My daughter is 14 years old, weighs 100# soaking wet and stands 5'6". SHE can shoot (well, I might add) my Mossberg without -any- issues whatsover (and that's with both the pistol grip AND a regular stock on it).
He's in an apartment? DEFINITELY get a shottie instead of a handgun. With buckshot, there's less chance of the shot penetrating the walls into the neighbor's living areas vs. a handgun round which can and most likely WILL penetrate and possibly injure/kill someone on the other side of his wall, or a few walls away.
The fact that you stated the 'power of a shotgun would probably knock him on his butt' says that you probably should spend a little time (or more time) with one as well, because had you, you'd know that this is a crock.
Do your buddy a favor and ask him to log onto this forum and read up on the pros and cons of various weapons and their ammo as well in regards to home defense.
