A canoe/survival gun project

[Brutus]

IÂ’d prefer to have quick access with no reassembly required.

Short barreled shotguns with pistol grip would be solid for protection. I wouldn’t go much shorter than 14”. Easy to mount a light, lots of accessories available and won’t break the bank. The over under posted above would be slick too.

Mares leg in .357 or .44mag, you could make a stock extension yourself to save some coin. Some creative CGNrÂ’s have done it and shared their designs.

You have to re-evaluate your barrel length specifications.
Example the factory M37 Ithaca Stakeout pump action comes with a pistol grip & 13.5 inch barrel.
It's overall length is 22.5 inches. Hence it's always been a restricted firearm in Canada.

Otherwise, it would be a fine defensive tool in a rural forest.
For a short while Ithaca produced the Stakeout II with a slightly longer pistol grip that overcame the 26inch minimum.
I dont see it advertised anymore??

 

[Can-down]

Nothing wrong with a 14" barrel if the grip is long enough to get to 26" as you point out.