#165927 - 02/01/09 04:10 AM
Re: Shotgun Question
[Re: scafool]
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It isn't unheard of to 'short cycle' a pump action.
I owned what has still got to be the scariest shotgun ever sold; a 1897 Winchester external hammer pump in factory riot configuration.That dog ear laid back left no doubt as to it's intent.
Then I went even more failproof. I bought a belgian guild gun in 16 guage with hammer sidelocks and cylinder bores.You want to really impress people? Slowly cock both hammers back on a snake eyed double.
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#165931 - 02/01/09 04:43 AM
Re: Shotgun Question
[Re: Chris Kavanaugh]
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Do you still have that old trench broom?? Dad had one he carried in Vietnam. I have been trying to find one in good condition that isn't priced like a new BMW.
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#165932 - 02/01/09 04:57 AM
Re: Shotgun Question
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Probably a wise choice. The only mod I have made on my 870 (factory 20" barrel with rifle sights installed) is a sidesaddle for six spare rounds... Nice gun, being a lefty, I like a Ithaca 37 with a 20" rifle sited deep barrel According to what is most important to the lefty (safety catch or ejection port) either the Mossberg (safety on center of receiver) or Ithica (bottom ejection). I used to get left hand safeties on all my Remingtons, but then realized when loaning one to a right hander it made for confusion. I just adjusted to right hand safety. Of course we have glossed completely over the Benelli (sp?) line of shot guns. Kinda high dollar compared to an 870 express though. Bottom ejection port and a left handed safety. All my guns have a left hand safety.
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#165934 - 02/01/09 05:00 AM
Re: Shotgun Question
[Re: Chris Kavanaugh]
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It isn't unheard of to 'short cycle' a pump action.
I owned what has still got to be the scariest shotgun ever sold; a 1897 Winchester external hammer pump in factory riot configuration.That dog ear laid back left no doubt as to it's intent.
Then I went even more failproof. I bought a belgian guild gun in 16 guage with hammer sidelocks and cylinder bores.You want to really impress people? Slowly cock both hammers back on a snake eyed double. A perfect under the bed gun, leave the chambers loaded, and the hammers down. Danger threatens, and Click, click you are ready.
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#165935 - 02/01/09 05:05 AM
Re: Shotgun Question
[Re: scafool]
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Well, what self respecting thief would be stumbling around in the effen dark? Not only couldn't you see what you were stealing, you might bump your shin on the coffee table or trip over something and hurt yourself.  The sue the homeowner for leaving things in your way - Sigh.
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#165942 - 02/01/09 12:02 PM
Re: Shotgun Question
[Re: Stu]
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A perfect under the bed gun, leave the chambers loaded, and the hammers down. Danger threatens, and Click, click you are ready. Agreed! Just some tape over the muzzle to keep something from nesting in the barrels and I'd think you're set.
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#165980 - 02/01/09 10:50 PM
Re: Shotgun Question
[Re: snoman]
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As for lights for a home defense shotgun, I prefer Dan Akroyd's solution from the movie "Neighbors". Quite effective!
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