I'll start with a question: Why do shotguns have an action release lever at all? It's always seemed like a really annoying and unnecessary feature to me, especially when they already have a safety on them anyway. What's the advantage of them?
Anyhow, post your scattergats and ask or tell here.
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Because you don't want to knock the bolt out of battery what kinda question is this?
>Because you don't want to knock the bolt out of battery what kinda question is this?
That seems like the kind of thing that would just take some ordinary care to avoid. And besides, what's to keep you from knocking the bolt out of battery on your third or fourth shot out of a magazine when the slide is unlocked anyway?
My Ithaca DSPS is my favorite shotgun, I just wished it slamfired
>tfw passed on one of these for 500
Feelsbad
The slide locks every time you close the action and a shotgun bolt doesn't have much to interface with so without the action lock it would slide open pretty easily and make it dangerous to fire
The slide locks forward with every shot.
You do know you don't have to touch the slide release as you are shooting right? You on;y have to touch it when you open the action to start the loading process, right? It's something that you really don't have to think about.
I got mine for $300 at a gun show. I had to take it to a gunsmith almost immediately because it was so locked up with god knows what
Still pretty good considering what they go for
The one I was looking at had the rear sight replaced with fibers and an aftermarket pad on it which was disappointing
Couldn't really afford it at the time anyways but fuck I haven't seen a well priced one since
So basically, the first round you have to unlock it with the action release, but after you've fired a round, unlocking it each successive time is one of the trigger's functions, is that right?
Also, do semiauto shotguns have an action release lever, or is unlocking the bolt before the first shot in a magazine one of the functions of the charging handle? (I wouldn't know, I've only shot pumps so far).
The action unlocks when you hit the lever or pull the trigger, the lever is only for when you want to unload or open the action without pulling the trigger
Semi autos work like rifles
What do they go for nowadays? Mine has the fiber optic sights but original buttpad
Have you ever touched a gun before
Realistically was like 600-700 when I really wanted one but I haven't seen one under 800 in a bit
Your mom touched my gun.
By which I mean my penis.
Neato, I’d never sell mine but it’s cool to know it’s going way up in value. Here’s a pic of my 16 Ga 1897
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got myself a 40 year old Wingmaster, and I made some other thing out of it.
it hurls slugs and buck and isnt afraid of anything
All these tube mag pump cucks
Made some new Shockwave furniture.
What is the best gauge and why is it 16?
Best buckshot # for home defense while also over penetration being an issue?
>overpenetration
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If it'll kill a person, it's gonna go through more drywall than you have in your house.
That said, IMO #1buck is the sweet spot for number of pellets, kinetic energy, and shot spread at home defense distances.
Has a more overt sawed-off aesthetic while being ergonomically identical to the original birdshead.
"How can I take a Shockwave and make it even more awkward, uncomfortable to shoot, and weird-looking?"
Got it, thanks.
>even more awkward, uncomfortable to shoot
Like I said, that's not the case at all, ergonomically identical to the raptor grip. The bulk of that material sits behind your hand. It doesn't affect gripping or shooting the gun at all.
>and weird-looking
Nah, I like it.
Even the smallest of kitties love shotguns.
Recently put a +6 magtube and polymer furniture on my Auto-5. Was originally going to chop it into a Whippet gun like Bonnie and Clyde had but was talked out of it by my mom who thought it was too pretty to hack up. She was probably right. Everything I did is 100% reversible.
Isn't the 1887 really fucking impractical and finicky? John Browning himself said the pump would be better
Cute Cat. My battle buddy just croaked.
It is. Doesn't mean it isn't cool though. My IAC 1887 only really works somewhat reliably with Remington hulls. They tend to be somewhat shorter than other manufacturers. Makes them eject much more reliably than other hulls which are noticeably longer upon firing.
>shotgun general
a worthwhile thread died for this :(
Am I autistic for wanting a Saiga and not a Vepr?
He means no.
haha
Buy another barrel and cut that.
The real question is why do shotguns have loading gates? I have a mossberg and no feeding gate, no problems. I assume i truly am missing something.
Just a general quality of life improvement, as they help prevent dirt from getting in and shells from getting out.
Thread needs more breach loading shotgun
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Winchester Model 12 16 gauge made ib 1920. Fires really well but i have to buy 2.5 inch shells for it.
Going to a lolgunshow when I get off hitch in January. Always on the look out for random cool shotgun related stuffs.
Fingers crossed!
Would a used Auto 5 with a 22" barrel be a good first semi-auto shotgun, or should I go with something more modern like a Mossman 930 or Beretta 1301? A Benelli would be cool but they seem overpriced for muh pedigree.
My one and only shotgun, a Mossberg 590A1.
>no mag extension
y tho?
Where’d you get the wood furniture?
here
590 furniture = 500 furniture = 590a1 furniture.
You can get good-condition Mossberg furniture for like $50.
You might need to do a little fitting but it'll fit.
It was from Numrich
I want to drop $3-$5k on a nice heirloom quality over/under that I can pass down to my grandkids one day. I've been considering the Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon V or a grade VI Browning Citori, any reason to prefer one over the other or anything I'm overlooking? It seems like Perrazzi and Krieghoff are too much and too sporty (prefer classical lines and a nice game scene engraving)
I'm looking for a shotgun
> semi-auto
>18.5-20" barrel,
>12G.
>Capable of 5 rounds of 3"
>turkshit need not apply
What are my options? The ones I know about are the Mossberg 930, Beretta 1301, and Benelli M2 Tactical. Are there any others I'm missing? How does the 930 compare to the Beretta or Benelli? Currently I'm favoring the 1301.
Vepr 12
Anyone own a Mossberg 535? Good or no?
Not him but metal stock (welded) or wooden stock?
It appears my superiority has caused some controversy
Anyone here have a Saiga 12? I want one but the Vepr 12 exists and I'm too poor to get both.
Doesn't have parts interchange with the 500 series. It's a cheap waterfowler's pump that can shoot 3.5" shells.
get a pawn shop one to cut up
I found a parts gun remmy 11 with a ring in the barrel for $109, and a 2 piece carrier set on ebay for $80 for the speedloading
got one, fucking jammomatic
I've got it running a LOT better, but it is still shit, with a stoppage just about every mag
get a long recoil gun, they alwaus seem to run 100%
There's one in my LGS converted by the infamous Red Jacket Firearms. I sorta want it but Red Jacket seems to have been comprised of yahoos.
Convince me not to buy this guys.
DO IT.
That yours?
Go with metal
#1 buck is the goldilocks round, but i can mever find it at lgs
What is peak fudd shotgun? Currently just have mossberg 500, marlin 336, and marli xt-22, and want to go fudd core
no, but I do have one, and do love it.
Can someone give me the low-down on detachable mag fed shotguns VS tube mag shotguns?
While faster to reload, mag fed are bulkier, and contain equal or lesser capacity. with a few exceptions, a tube fed is generally preferred for any tactical capacity except maybe security where you may need to reload fast
Mags get ridiculously long beyond 5 rounds. At which point one might as well go with a tube fed.
Anything about that sets it apart from the competition?
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>Turk Derangement syndrome: The Post
Hello Israeli.
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But how many Africans has it eliminated
Is there a decent shotgun I can get in commiefornia for ~$300 mainly for home defense?
Moved here recently and just realized how shitty and crime infested the desert near Los Angeles is.
Maverick 88 is probably your best bet for a low-price pump action 12 gauge
>a shotgun bolt doesn't have much to interface with so without the action lock it would slide open pretty easily and make it dangerous to fire
This implies, hopefully accidentally, that shotgun actions depend upon the slide (or pump) to stay closed during the firing process. This is in no way true, assuming the bolt locks up like normal the slide (pump) could be completely missing from the firearm and it would still function safely and as intended.
You seem retarded. Please reflect on this.
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