Tactical shotguns?

[linderhof]

So whats the deal with all these tactical shotguns being sold here? Just curious what do people actually do with these things?

 

[brody125]

Hunt and target shoot.
Same thing you'd do with nearly all other shotguns, just generally in a more convenient package.

Some guys simply just aren't into wood stocks or long cumbersome barrels. (like myself)

 

[brybenn]

I hunt and skeet shoot with mine. Dual pistol gripped 18.5" cyl barrel. Side saddle. Its great in the bush

 

[skoal]

When the zombies come you will understand

 

[linderhof]

I hunt and skeet shoot with mine. Dual pistol gripped 18.5" cyl barrel. Side saddle. Its great in the bush

Ever actually hit anything that is moving?

 

[subneural]

I personally:
- shoot IPSC shotgun matches.
- shoot trap & skeet
- hunt deer (after removing the +2 ext, and adding a magazine plug)

...all with my 18.5 Nova tactical. The ghost ring sights and side saddle are great for these applications. An yes I hit stuff.

 

[linderhof]

I get the IPSC competition and even deer but have never seen anyone step to the line at a skeet/trap field, everything about those things makes them the wrong choice to hit a clay in flight. There is a reason people use 30" barrelled guns that weigh 8 pounds. I guess it's a legal alternative to an assault rifle for those who like that.

 

[12.6envy]

I like them better and that's all that really matters. Big wood guns are nice too but thankfully we have a choice.

 

[TACTICAL111]

There is a reason people use 30" barrelled guns that weigh 8 pounds

Not on the skeet field. We're only talking 22 yards. I have competed with 20" pump guns, 20" double barrel double trigger coach guns, 22/28/30" semi's, and 30" over and unders. Does not make a lick of difference. Comes down to the shooter. A good one can make anything work.

There are no rules on the skeet field.

 

[brybenn]

QUOTE=linderhof;7827578]Ever actually hit anything that is moving?[/QUOTE]

23/25. I average 16-18 most days with it. The other skeet guys crank up their muffs when I bring it out

 

[evolture]

I shoot clays with mine mostly but once and a while I shoot buck or slugs. I used to not undersand why people get them. But after I got my 590, I can say I am totally hooked.

 

[Boomer]

Primarily mine is for occasions like this . . .

 

[kbvr6]

@boomer....wow nice pics. That is amazing

 

[celtic1123]

Nice pics, and agreed can't beat a shotty that can hold 18 shells including the side saddle and stock.

 

[Farmboy]

So whats the deal with all these tactical shotguns being sold here? Just curious what do people actually do with these things?

Do you vote NDP?

 

[Win/64]

I have shot Skeet and Trap with guys shooting 18" barreled Shotguns. I am now part of the hearing impaired. Funny I thought my Love for Led Zepplin would have gotten me there sooner.

 

[celtic1123]

Do you vote NDP?

Well played sir, well played. And OP, at least you're not (shudder) a Lieberal

 

[Boomer]

Nice pics, and agreed can't beat a shotty that can hold 18 shells including the side saddle and stock.

Actually 17. My Brennekes are 3", so I only get 7 in the mag not 8, and I carry with the chamber empty. So 7+6 in the Side Saddle, plus 4 in the Speed Feed = 17. But I don't feel disadvantaged by that.

 

[Brutus]

Hunt wild boar with Brennekes, or take it deer hunting and keep some shotloads handy for varmints and/or small game.
Plus there is the added bonus of a very tough parkerized finish and no nonsense stock materials.

 

[linderhof]

Do you vote NDP?

No. No actually have been a card carrying Conservative my entire voting life. Have a vault full of firearms, some nice stuff too but just don't get the fascination with these things. Before you ask, yeah married with wife and kids too.......