Seriously, why would you want to do that? 2 3/4" shells are more that sufficient and allow for quick followups. Not so w/ 3" & 3 1/2".
Robert
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Posts: 1207 | Location: Tomball or Rocksprings with Namibia on my mind! | Registered: 29 March 2008
That makes little sense, a basic coach gun w/ 2 3/4" defense shells is all you need. Simple is best for home defense, IMO, b/c who knows how one will react in a real-life self defense situation.
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Posts: 426 | Location: San Antonio, Texas | Registered: 25 June 2009
My dino coach gun. 3 1/2 inch double 10 ga. Big advantage here is double the standard 12 ga payload in OO buck (19 pellets)and #4 buck(54 pellets). Slugs go just under 2oz.
Posts: 5701 | Location: Ohio | Registered: 02 April 2003
Why limit your self to a double gun? Don't know your wallet size, but the Mossberg 590 comes in a pump, with great sights, 9 !! shots, and can be had for minor buckets with some shopping. It is Mil-spec. Beretta and Benelli also make great defense guns-look at pistol grip stocks too-very good addition. Wilson Combat (I think) has taken over the premier Combat Shotgun company and offers more options on the Rem 870 than a new Cadillac!
Posts: 37 | Location: SE USA | Registered: 12 September 2010
Originally posted by emron: does anyone make a 12 ga 3.5 inch double shotgun that could be reduced to 16.5inches?
You're in the USA so please note that this isn't legal without NFA paperwork/tax/permission. In shotguns, it's different than rifles. Shotguns must have a barrel length of at least 18 inches (in rifles it only needs to be 16") and an overall length of at least 26 inches.
you can do it, you just need to do the paperwork for a short barreled shotgun.
Just FYI before you go cutting away.
Brian H Longmont CO
Posts: 79 | Location: Longmont, CO, USA | Registered: 01 December 2010
Originally posted by Bubbinaor: Why limit your self to a double gun? Don't know your wallet size, but the Mossberg 590 comes in a pump, with great sights, 9 !! shots, and can be had for minor buckets with some shopping. It is Mil-spec. Beretta and Benelli also make great defense guns-look at pistol grip stocks too-very good addition. Wilson Combat (I think) has taken over the premier Combat Shotgun company and offers more options on the Rem 870 than a new Cadillac!
gotta be kidding me-- 2 10ga mags = 4 12 ga. standards in payload of buckshot or slugs. If I can't hit something in 2 shots I guess I could grab my sp-10 deerslayer for more firepower, but I can't see how it would be needed.
Posts: 5701 | Location: Ohio | Registered: 02 April 2003
Originally posted by Idaho Sharpshooter: There is just something special about looking down the business end of a double, especially a ten gauge like mine...
Rich
would love to see a photo of yours rich-- love the big 10!
Posts: 5701 | Location: Ohio | Registered: 02 April 2003
