Right, 2x6; the revolver still has a reliability and simplicity factor that even the best semi-autos loaded with the best ammunition can't quite match. Sure, for strictly home defense where size of the weapon isn't necessarily a major factor, a pump-action shotgun loaded with number 3 or 4 buckshot is close to ideal.

Rick, as to Federal ammo, if you haven't studied the tests on the HST loads , including their wound ballistics data, it appears that this may be the best personal defense stuff available at this time.

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