I have enough confidence in my accuracy to be able to bring the shotgun to hip level and hit what I wanted within a 10 yard space. But, a shotgun IS unweildly for home defense and would not be my first choice of weapon.
I like my pistol better and know I could hit an intruder with ease but I'm afraid I would not be as good with a shotgun. I have too much female clutter to aim without bumping into something.