>>63876735
>>too long, too bulky
>Benelli m4 is only a pound heavier than a loaded m4 carbine and 4 inches longer

Proves my point.

>>recoil
>train and get used to it, semi-auto shotguns aren't that bad

Proves my point again.

>>muh capacity, muh reloads
>There is no realistic scenario where a civilian is going to need more than 7+1 shotgun shells to defend themselves.

More is better than less and in a shorter and lighter weapon that's more accurate and easier to shoot.

>If you like rifles, that's fine, but the delusion that some people have about shotguns not being adequate for home defense is stupid

Nobody said that but why use a lesser tool?