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Thinking of a Shotgun

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#1 ·
Gentlemen (and ladies if you're out there),



I am thinking of buying a tactical shotgun. I would prefer a semi auto and found a Mossy 930 SPX for a decent price. Any suggestions or input regarding the 930 or an other semi-auto shotgun would be great.



Thanks,



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#7 ·
My first choice is a proven warhorse. You can pick up a used or new-old-stock Benelli M1 Super 90 off Gunbroker for ~$750. That's the gold standard for semiautomatic shoguns. Ultra reliable, ultra fast cycling with a light recoil and easy to clean. It's one of the few shotguns that can be doubletapped like a handgun. If you can't swing that then I'd consider the Mossy.
 
#9 ·
http://aiptactical.com/



JD is super helpfull & honest about upgrades & accessories. He builds all his guns Rem 870 & 1100 w/police style extractors & follower dogs. You can find some of his stuff on Gunbroker.com but he will customize any weapon to suit.



I got a left handed 870 w/Special Ops telescoping stock, Trijicon night sights, Hogue forend, awesome!!!!! I added the light & rail.

 
#11 ·
http://aiptactical.com/



JD is super helpfull & honest about upgrades & accessories. He builds all his guns Rem 870 & 1100 w/police style extractors & follower dogs. You can find some of his stuff on Gunbroker.com but he will customize any weapon to suit.



I got a left handed 870 w/Special Ops telescoping stock, Trijicon night sights, Hogue forend, awesome!!!!! I added the light & rail.





Oh yeah...I'm a south paw...



Great input by all. The more the better.
 
#12 ·
I have to say this
If you have a Tactical 12 GA and a standard 12 Ga will the one that says Tactical kill you faster. Have hunted most of my life with a 12 Ga and have never put more than three rounds in for any type hunting. I always figured if I couldn't hit them with three I dam sure won't hit them with five
 
#13 ·
There are no (short) left handed Remington barrels being made anymore. JD is on the constant search for more. Mine is a new old stock Wingmaster he rechambered to accept 3" shells. I don't think he shortened mine, but he will shorten longer barrels with out vent ribs.



Also please excuse the dust while I remodel. Just sanded drywall mud in the back of the house and now there's a white dust over EVERYTHING.
 
#14 ·
There are no (short) left handed Remington barrels being made anymore. JD is on the constant search for more. Mine is a new old stock Wingmaster he rechambered to accept 3" shells. I don't think he shortened mine, but he will shorten longer barrels with out vent ribs.



Also please excuse the dust while I remodel. Just sanded drywall mud in the back of the house and now there's a white dust over EVERYTHING.




Don't sweat the dust as your input has been helpful. I will consider a pump if its a lefty.
 
#15 ·
I just have a mossberg 500 with a folding stock and a flashlight, but I'm kinda liking those saigas. Having a removable box magazine instead of a tube is kind of nice. Plus the kalishnakov(however it's spelled) is the most reliable setup ever. And it's a semi auto. How many shells does one of those mags hold? like 8?
 
#16 ·
I just have a mossberg 500 with a folding stock and a flashlight, but I'm kinda liking those saigas. Having a removable box magazine instead of a tube is kind of nice. Plus the kalishnakov(however it's spelled) is the most reliable setup ever. And it's a semi auto. How many shells does one of those mags hold? like 8?




I'm limited to 10 round magazines here in Kali for the Saiga (a 5 round magazine is in the picture), but I have seen 20 round drums on Shooting USA.
 
#18 ·
Having a removable box magazine instead of a tube is kind of nice.
The thing to keep in mind with an SD/HD situation is with a conventional tube magazine you can do continuous tactical reloads. That is fire 2-3 (of 7+) and top off, fire 2-3 and top off, fire 2-3 and top off. No waiting to run dry and an "oh crap" moment while you fish for a fresh mag for your empty weapon. That's one of the big advantages of a shotgun.



Its also a lot faster and easier to throw a bandoleer of 55 shells over your shoulder when you're in your jammies (or less) than it is to find a place to stuff 5 huge magazines.
 
#19 ·
The thing to keep in mind with an SD/HD situation is with a conventional tube magazine you can do continuous tactical reloads. That is fire 2-3 (of 7+) and top off, fire 2-3 and top off, fire 2-3 and top off. No waiting to run dry and an "oh crap" moment while you fish for a fresh mag for your empty weapon. That's one of the big advantages of a shotgun.



Its also a lot faster and easier to throw a bandoleer of 55 shells over your shoulder when you're in your jammies (or less) than it is to find a place to stuff 5 huge magazines.


And I kinda do have a bandolier under my bed with my shotgun, but it's only 50 rounds. 25 slugs, 25 buckshot.
 
#20 ·
The thing to keep in mind with an SD/HD situation is with a conventional tube magazine you can do continuous tactical reloads. That is fire 2-3 (of 7+) and top off, fire 2-3 and top off, fire 2-3 and top off. No waiting to run dry and an "oh crap" moment while you fish for a fresh mag for your empty weapon. That's one of the big advantages of a shotgun.



Its also a lot faster and easier to throw a bandoleer of 55 shells over your shoulder when you're in your jammies (or less) than it is to find a place to stuff 5 huge magazines.


That's probably the best argument i've ever heard for a HD shotgun.People should go to that first rather than...



"Just the sound of racking it will do the job!"



"You dont even need to aim!"



etc,etc...
 
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