Originally Posted by
VolGrad
It would also be a decent alternative for the wife over a pump shotgun or AR. Prob doesn't matter much as it would prob live in the safe with the others anyway. I just think it's cool. I don't see myself mounting optics on a coach gun (although cool). Personally, I'd put a white light up front and perhaps a sling. That's about it. For me a shotgun (of any variety) isn't a patrol gun, it's a stand your ground gun. If I had to go on patrol around the house/property I'd get my AR for that.
Another thought, the strongest argument against the coach gun thus far is the low capacity. This is a VERY valid point. However, I'd freely admit I have never trained with a pump shotgun. My experience is watching the Magpul Art of the Dynamic Shotgun ... which frankly didn't impress me too much, no offense. I have always been a little uncomortable handling a pump shotgun given my lack of training and experience with one. I feel very confident with a handgun and feel pretty confident with a carbine. Given that and the fact I will prob not practice enough with a pump to keep any learned skills up I am not sure I should focus much on a pump. Yes, they hold more rounds but if you can't run one at a high skill level it might not be the best choice. Maybe?