Originally Posted by
youngshooter35
I would go with the 20ga but it seems like 20ga buckshot is so hard to come across in my area.
At defense distances you will find that regular shot sizes would be very effective and would not have as much problem with over penetration. A load of #4 in a 2 3/4" shell from a 20 gauge would be very impressive at 10 to 20 feet.