it's official - I hate shotguns

I suspect there are situations where a shotgun is a great defensive firearm. I would probably like it for defense against four-legged antagonists in a rural setting. But a firearm is a tool and I've always figured it's best to use the one you're most proficient with.

 

Threat in/about my house:
Only seconds to spare, 1911.
Given any kind of advance notice, 18"20ga pump stoked w/#3buck (got neighbors).

 

I must confess I love shotguns and @Stim avatar.

 

Pistol on the nightstand, shotty under the bed (for when I don't have contacts in).

 

Shotguns may require more skill or a different skill set to shoot, but nothing stops a determined attacker faster.
No other round competes with energy/momentum delivered to target or consistantly stops a fight faster.

Looking at all the police and self defense shooting statistics, by multiple different people - 12ga shotgun was highest % one shot stop in all studies, no exceptions.