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Although I think the Benelli is much sexyier (or most semi-autos for that reason) I had to vote for pump. In my experience (for what that is worth) they are more reliable. I consulted someone smarter than me that has used pumps in combat and they reported no memorable failures. My brothers infantry unit used them all the time, mostly for taking out door hinges. He said they were great and the bad guys feared them. I have heard that the new Benelli that the Marines got (M1014) has been reliable for them, at least from the little I have heard from end users.
I don't have a "home defense" shotgun but I will admit I want something sexy when I get one (why else would I get an XCR if I didn't like sexy) so I will probably end up with something in the Benelli line. I will always have my 870 in the safe, it is a good slug gun for dear.
I don't have a "home defense" shotgun but I will admit I want something sexy when I get one (why else would I get an XCR if I didn't like sexy) so I will probably end up with something in the Benelli line. I will always have my 870 in the safe, it is a good slug gun for dear.