I believe the Single shot shot gun is underrated. And for a first time gun owner, the simple and straight forward design would make for a home defense gun. Better than a pistol or revolver. I love the 4 1/2 lb 12ga I use to go back for long teks into the swamp for deer and Turkey. So easy to carry with a 18 1/2" barrel. And can shoot just about any centerfire ammo or rimfire ammo.