Semi auto shotgun vs pump

[mtnwest615]

I'm looking at a semi auto shotgun Beretta 1301 vs a 9 shot mossberg 590a1 for grizz defense. I live all around em and see them decently often no problems yet. I know, pay attention. However I hike alot with my kids and want the peace of mind. My thought for a pump is a dead round goes click and no need to manipulate to get the next. If that auto loader gets a problem wether a jam or malfunction your getting ran over. What would you all choose? General discussion, want other opinions on the subject. Thanks.

 

[Jmort1754]

The 1301 is a pretty reliable gun but I think its hard to beat a pump gun if every one knows to cycle it on the shot.

 

[NealS02]

I would go with the reliability of a pump if my life and my kids were on the line.

 

[Taudisio]

I would go with the reliability of a pump if my life and my kids were on the line.

I’m the opposite. Shot a pile of shotguns, had semis and pumps jam up. I’d take the beretta personally. I would run a few boxes of shells through it before I relied on it for defense. I have never met or seen someone who can run a pump faster than they can run a semi. I have a few semiautos that have never had a hiccup when I’m shooting. I cannot say the same for any of my pumps.