Canucklehead
Well you have never been known to do anything in a small fashion11 LOL!!
Now to the OP
As far as I am concerned, the 870P or Wingmaster of earlier production pump guns are the way to go.
Now to me, as a defensive tool, shotguns are a short range tool, and really do shine in a CQB environment.
I truly believe that the 14" shines here, as it gives you the option of adding a +1 with out impeeding your ability to "peek" arround corners or switch shoulder like a 18.5-20" barreld gun.
Further, I have stood beside 12.5" gun at an indoor range, and the noise is simply stupid loud and obnoxious, where the 14" is surprisingly much less so. Don't belive me. Try it some time. Its also an important consideration when working and moving in teams of two to four to clear rooms or secure areas. You don't want the report of your guns report to be overly consussive so that it distract or incapacitate your teammates even momentarily.
However, Canucklehead knows what he is talking about.
To allow for accurate placement of shot strings, an improved cyl choke is really important.
To this end, I personally I prefer to have my scattergun barrels have the VangComp treatment. Its not cheap, but I find it really imporves the preformance of the gun.
These are simply my thoughts.
regards
AbH
