.458 Socom vs Shotgun for home protection

[kevo145]

Just curious what y'all thought about the .458 Socom vs a Shotguns practicality in a home defense scenario.

 

[Henry Bowman]

First, I do not own a .458 Socom so this based upon what I've read and been told. I would be very concerned about over penetration with the .458 indoors. The shotguns we have set up for HD are loaded with #4 buckshot. There is a huge debate on shotgun ammo for home defense with many saying 00 buck and or slugs is the only way, but again I worry about over penetration with either of those. #4 buckshot or even something like a #6 birdshot is safer indoors and will still be lethal at home defense ranges.
JMO