Build me a "tactical" semi-auto shotgun

[esrice]

I'm not a "shotgun" guy. I don't own one, as I've never trained with one. I've shot pumps before, but never a semi-auto.

If you, the reader, were going to build me a semi-auto shotgun for the purposes of self- and home-defense, what model and accessories would you pick?

A few requirements:

• Barrel must be 18"
• Must have extended magazine
• Must be able to mount a micro RDS
• Must be able to mount a light

All price points will be considered, from budget to high-end. Bonus points for pictures.

Go!

 

[lovemachine]

I've seen a lot of guys here recommend the Rem 1100 and a Winchester. I've no idea what the prices are.

 

[esrice]

I have a sling shot! O bet u can trow a slug with that... haa jk

Fail for not including a picture!

 

[Cwood]

I am currently contemplating a rem 1100 tactical

 

[teddy12b]

Right now you can buy an 11-87 brand new at dicks for $500. I picked one up tonight, but mine will be for clays. If I wanted to make it tactical an 18" barrel and extended mag would be another 200 - 250. To drill and tap would a gunsmithing fee of $50 probably.

 

[esrice]

I am currently contemplating a rem 1100 tactical

Like this?

Remington 1100 TACT2 12 18 BS IC BLK $715.00 SHIPS FREE

I'm a fan of that short LOP Speedfeed stock.

How could I attach a light to an 1100? Does Surefire make a forend for autoloaders?

 

[JML]

You could always go with a Saiga shotgun..

 

[esrice]

Does Surefire make a forend for autoloaders?

Ok looks like they do.

LED Momentary-/Constant-On Switching - 620LT available from SureFire

I about fainted when I saw the MSRP.

What budget options for mounting a light exist? Being an autoloader, I wouldn't mind something with simple tailcap activation.

 

[esrice]

You could always go with a Saiga shotgun..

That's another avenue.

Pros? Cons? How would you outfit it?

 

[jd4320t]

I am currently contemplating a rem 1100 tactical

I was a few months ago and most people said no.

 

[Cwood]

Like this?

Remington 1100 TACT2 12 18 BS IC BLK $715.00 SHIPS FREE

I'm a fan of that short LOP Speedfeed stock.

How could I attach a light to an 1100? Does Surefire make a forend for autoloaders?

Yes, that one.

I'm still researching on the light....

 

[Jtgarner]

The 1100 sounds good, and probably what I would go with.

For accessories I would go with some sort of side saddle like this:

or even this cause it would give you a rail and a side saddle:

(fits the 1100 too)

and then a Mesa stock like this:

you could then mount the light in a vtac off the top rail or in an elzetta mount.

Just what I put together in my head real quick.
Shotgun from your picture above, and all other parts from TSG

 

[gunman41mag]

I have a BERETTA 1201 FP & two BENELLI M1 SUPER 90 with pistol grip, extended mag tube, rifle sights

 

[Panama]

For the money, which is not at the bottom and not at the top of the price range, my choice is a Benelli M1 Super 90.
They can usually be found between 750.00 - 850.00, to me (IMHO) there is no finer shooting shotgun that "I" have ever owned!

All I did to mine was ad a Fenix 280 lumens light with a pressure switch and a single point sling. It will hold (7) 3" and (8) 2 3/4" 12ga rounds of total devastation.

It is a bad Mofo!

 

[FN USA]

Get the FNH tactical shotgun, GREAT company and you will not be dissapointed

 

[Fordtough25]

Another vote for the Benelli M1, awesome.

 

[jeremy]

My vote goes to the Mossburg 930 SPX. Picked one up from TSG when I returned from Afghan last November and have been beating the crap out of it since. I actually left it in the Bed of one of the trucks back during the rains in May/June for a couple of weeks. It rusted up a little, not as bad as I was expecting though. Far less rust than my Uncles 1187 that was in the Truck Cab. Emptied the Magazine on a couple of stray canines, and trimmed some Mulberry Trees out of the Fence while I was using it. Took it back in the shop and oiled it up inside and out.

My only complaints are the the Market is a pain to find accessories for it, and it does not really like low brass shells at all...

 

[lovemachine]

My vote goes to the Mossburg 930 SPX. Picked one up from TSG when I returned from Afghan last November and have been beating the crap out of it since. I actually left it in the Bed of one of the trucks back during the rains in May/June for a couple of weeks. It rusted up a little, not as bad as I was expecting though. Far less rust than my Uncles 1187 that was in the Truck Cab. Emptied the Magazine on a couple of stray canines, and trimmed some Mulberry Trees out of the Fence while I was using it. Took it back in the shop and oiled it up inside and out.

My only complaints are the the Market is a pain to find accessories for it, and it does not really like low brass shells at all...

Meh. Mossbergs are for people who can't handle the power of Remington

 

[jeremy]

Meh. Mossbergs are for people who can't handle the power of Remington

My biggest complaint with Remingtons are they Start rusting the Minute the are put in the Box at the Factory...

 

[jeremy]

As far as an Economy Light option for a SA Shotgun, mount a Picatanny Rail onto the Fore end and put a Pistol Light on it...

Also not all SA Shotguns like having a Side Saddle mounted on them, some get very finicky...