Shotguns, zombie killing machines or extra weight?

One weapon that almost everyone has an opinion on is shotguns.  Max Brooks wrote in The Zombie Survival Guide that they are not as great as everyone thinks they are.  While many people consider them a primary weapon.
People will tell you they don't have enough range, or their shells are too bulky.  People also say that they take too long to reload.  If you support this weapon some arguments would be that it has the ability to stop zombies in their tracks.  Also if a zombie is too far away to be hit with a shotgun, why fight it instead of running away.  Shotguns are easier to aim than rifles, and when zombies approach and you are too nervous to think you need a shotgun to stand a chance of defeating a zombie.  Runners go to fast for someone to get a head shot with a rifle, but with a shotgun the spread of the shot allows a more sure kill.
I personally consider a shotgun a primary weapon, but let me hear your ideas.  

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Permalink Reply by PRIME_Ω_PREDATOR on December 27, 2010 at 12:14pm
Hell he's a Cherryboy.
Permalink Reply by Valentin Vasquez on December 27, 2010 at 10:07pm
die gallantly. heh. if you have to go, go with grace. take as many of your enemies as you can with you and make sure you are remembered for your heroic actions. Let those that come after you know what a real MAN, or better yet, PERSON is.
Permalink Reply by Garrote Hamlin on January 7, 2011 at 9:43pm

i honestly think that the only time a shot gun should be uses is while with a group when trying to clear a building, a double barreled pump action shot gun is best for this since it can take 2 diffrent types of ammo with out having to reload.

 

see Remington 1740

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Permalink Reply by PRIME_Ω_PREDATOR on January 7, 2011 at 9:49pm
Permalink Reply by James McDonald on January 7, 2011 at 10:13pm

Heres the thing boys and girls. The Zombie Survival Guy is a work of fiction written by a man with a good imagination who watched way too many zombie flicks. A lot of the ideas he talks about in the book is basic survival 101, which is what makes you think the book is a great referrence point.

 

Ok back to the subject of this discussion. Shotguns are going to make a great secondary weapon. I would not rely on one as my primary firearm. I think people have the conception that their going to be good, because of the damage they inflict, and the relative easy of firing one. You don't even have to be dead on target to get head shots. However there are some rather horrible draw backs with a shotgun. First stay away from break down shotguns, even if their double barrels. 1-2 shots then your reloading the damn gun. Second make sure you pick a good reliable shotgun. Sorry Benelli fans Ive had too many bad experience with them you classify the Supernovas as anything more than a piece of shit. Go with a pump, and heres why. Semi autos are nice, but they dont hold anymore rounds, and there are more parts to break down on you. You can get extended feed tubes, so you can hold upto 6+1 in the pipe. Stay with a shorter barrelled option cause lets face it your not going to get much more distance with a longer barrel, and there terrible in close quarters. Make sure you have the right accessories with your shotgun. Shell carriers, proper sling, and even a gas tube style stock would be nice. Takes a little of the piss and vinegar out of firing a shotgun. Pick the right ammo too. With any type of target you really don't need anything bigger than 2 3/4" shells, choose whatver load you want.

Permalink Reply by PRIME_Ω_PREDATOR on January 7, 2011 at 10:22pm
SAIGA SAIGA
Permalink Reply by James McDonald on January 7, 2011 at 10:26pm
I like the Saiga, but once again its russian made. I think finding parts are going to be a bitch. Plus, it has more parts to break on you.
Permalink Reply by Sirdorkus on February 23, 2011 at 8:48pm
yes it has more parts to break, but because its Russian made and based off the AK I would think it is reliable.
Permalink Reply by James McDonald on February 23, 2011 at 9:06pm
I wont argue its reliablity. However, all weapons systems will fail, thats just a way of life with firearms, for that matter anything with moving parts. If it were any other country besides the US, I would say go for it. In the states most law enforcement agencies use Remington, or Mossberg. If you need parts, your going to run accross more of them.
Permalink Reply by Dundalk on January 8, 2011 at 1:00pm
SAIGA SAIGA :)
Permalink Reply by Melvin "Chems" Nivlem on January 12, 2011 at 9:40pm

Made AMERICAN

By MOSSBERG

 

maybe Ford will come out with firearms :P

Permalink Reply by Dundalk on January 13, 2011 at 3:25pm
So whoever carries them will be Found On the Road Dead?

:)

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