The most appealing aspect of shotguns is their versatility. No, you’re not going to connect at a mile with a shotgun, but inside 100 yards, they can do a creditable job of putting holes in stuff that requires ventilation; everything from humans (buckshot), deer (slugs), and small game (birdshot).
Things that make small arms more versatile and useful include short barrels, folding stocks, and semi-auto functionality, and if you don’t believe that, try working from inside vehicles or clearing a room with a PRS rifle. So how about we combine the two?
Mossberg apparently can’t keep up with demand for their recently introduced 990 Aftershock “firearm,” so if you happen to come across one, you may want to snag it. Chances are, if you wind up with buyer’s remorse, someone…