I prefer a 12 ga. Remington 870 with short barrel, cylinder choke and a magazine extension. I keep mine loaded with #4 buck shot. We also keep a couple of .357 revolvers and a .45 ACP S&W loaded and close by. Tony
This is what I use exactly. I find the #4 buck works great for skunks and raccoons that assault my house. I keep it loaded and ready. The 870 has a shorter barrel and improved cylinder choke. The 45 acp has 200 grain Mihec hollow points and the 357 has 162 grain Mihec hollow points. These are the main loaded guns. I have others that take a rotation on coming out to play.