.410 HD, what says you

[Pro2a]

Happened across this video, and really considering a .410 HD semi-auto, mainly for the manageable recoil particularly for females.
Considering the longest distance in my home is 40 feet, Paul shows here it seems the 5 pellet is quite effective at 35 feet.
I'm starting to search for a quality .410 semi-auto shotgun
What are your opinions on a good .410 semi-auto?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQD77feU-rY

 

[smithers599]

My opinion, since you asked for it, is that a pistol caliber carbine, of the same size and weight (and price?), would be more effective, ballistically.

 

[Pro2a]

My opinion, since you asked for it, is that a pistol caliber carbine, of the same size and weight (and price?), would be more effective, ballistically.

Ah yes, I see your point. I have had a Marlin .357 on the back burner in my head; midwest makes a nice handguard for it, and a dedicated suppressor would be spiffy.

 

[xerts1191]

Yes! I would even consider the Marlin and Henry lever action 410

 

[XJThrottle]

Curious of your suggestion on the article.

223/556 is less recoil than a PCC?

I've stated it here and the "other" site...with a shotgun you point. with at pistol/rifle you have to aim. Two totally different things in a moment of panic.

 

[Crippledtrigger]

Managing recoil, for common rifles and shotguns, is about technique and experience. Size and sex have nothing to do with it. The only caveat being the extreme high end of hand guns and wildcat big bore stuff. It's pretty hard for anyone not to have issues with those.

Some light 410s buck pretty hard, hard enough that it bothers people. People who are afraid of recoil.

Some of the low recoil 12 gage buck shot in a full size shotgun is about the same, or seeming less due to weight. Then you have mini shells to think about.

Remember, buck shot penetrates! If that's a consideration leading you to a shotgun.

 

[Cbvanb]

You might consider 12 ga target loads. At ranges inside the average home they’re devastating and much less recoil than buckshot. Personally, I think the .410 is too light for home defense, unless it’s all you have.