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I disagree on a shotgun for HD, pistols are more manueverable, easier to go through doorways, and harder to disarm. The only caveat is normal pistol rounds will over penetrate furthet than bird shot, but other types of shot can over penetrate as much as 9mm. 5.56 rounds actually overpentrate less than 9mm and some people use AR pistols, or full sized ARs, for HD because of this. You don't want bullets flying through walls you can't see through, and Id highly recommend agaist anything pump action especially for someone who isnt going to practice cycling the weapon.
Most people who buy shotguns are gonna end up with a pump shotgun and that's a big downside for anyone whos not practicing cycling the weapon because in terms of stopping power follow up shots outclass bigger bullet every time. A pump action is setting up beginners to fail at following up more than any other common HD weapon. Most semi auto shotguns cost at least double what pumps do and are more expensive than comprable pistols and even solid budget rifles. I stand by my recommendations, if someone really wants a shotgun and they're new, insist on a semi auto, but that's the minority.
This! The over penetration is why Shotgun is better especially for more dense areas such as apartments.