I think at least part of this subject is training. Rule #2 in a gunfight: you're much more likely to be able to do what you're trained to do. For the person with only basic gun training, I like the short double. For people with NO gun safety training and no gun experience, I like a can of mace or a nine iron :lol: For somebody with a tactical course or other solid experience and training under their belt, I like the pump. I have an 18.5" barrel for my HD 870, but that's all the modifying I'm going to do. I'd feel ok with the double too, just wouldn't prefer it.
Jeff23
Jeff23