Nothing like a reliable ol 870 for home defense use......
IMHO that is.....
But the .22 in the right spot would take care of them wolf wannabees...
We have a lot of bear up here....presently the largest handheld I have is a .357 packed with silver tips.....I've been itching for that .500 they make now....as wifey keeps seeing the bears get bigger I'll have reason to get it

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