Is a 20 gauge enough for home defense?
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The 12 gauge recoil is a lot for my wife. Is a 20 gauge a real defensive option or a compromise?
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20 gauge with buckshot is absolutely a capable home-defense option — and a far better choice than a 12 gauge you flinch with or can't shoot well. The reduced recoil means faster, more accurate follow-ups, which matters more than the modest power difference at across-the-room distances. Load quality 20ga buckshot, pattern it at your hallway distance, and you're well-armed.