The clack,clack of a pump being charged is indeed a bone chilling sound especially if you don't know where its comming from.<br><br>A mag light taped or otherwise mounted to the barrel is like saying." Here I am. Shoot over here. See the light? that's me!" If you are going to mount a light to the barred have a thumb activated switch that can be activated with your finger on the trigger and thumb on the receiver or ready position.<br><br>A 410 with a 20 inch barrel alternately loaded with slugs and number 3 shot is a very effective defensive weapon.<br><br>The Remington 870 Police Special is the best home defense weapon in the world.<br><br>When the adrenelin is flowing into your system by the gallon a handgun may not be the best defensive weapon. Most home invaders are already on high alert.<br><br>A hard room is best defense. <br><br>Always check a room from as close to the floor as you can get for your first look in. Gradually work your way up the door jamb as required.<br><br>Even a 22 cal pistol pellet gun is better then nothing. 3-4 hits to exposed skin with on of those can hurt. Or as my mom use to say" That thing is going to take out an eye."<br><br>This is just my opinion and I apoligize if I have offended anyone. I agree with a lot of the info in this particularly interesting thread and I disagree with some of it.<br><br>Mariner<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>