Thanks, guys.
PGR, from a couple of reviews, that shotgun sounds like an unreliable, poorly manufactured POS. I wonder if a24 went a-Googling for jargon, found that thing, and didn't read any user reviews.
BD, sounds like the sort of shotgun one might use for close-quarters self-defense - wide pattern that hits many would-be attackers, probably none fatlly, but injuring sufficiently to give the one attacked the upper hand. But usability in such a situation is critical: a well-made double-barrel is heavy; after two shots it's reloading time (not fast, even if shells are close at hand). A 5-shot or 7-shot pump-action shotgun with the appropriate barrel length and choke would seem a better choice.
I think a former Marine would know such things (a lot better than I do!) and have chosen a better home protection weapon.
He was no doubt taking the sage advice of that well known expert in critical home defense, Slow Joe BiteMe.
Coach guns are ideal for shooting through doors with, or off of front porches.
