I don't think it matters if you use buckshot as your first couple of rounds. I prefer the shoulder stock but would love the pistol grip for the reason you mention. I have a adjustable tactical stock to make it more compact as well. Bought a Rem 870 20 guage so the wife would feel comfortable shooting it as well. I have a dual flashlight/laser red dot. Thinking that if I blid the possible intruder first the first shot should do the trick. LOL hopefully we won't ever need it.
