I shot 10 rounds this morning it was all the .410 ammo I had. Between botched destination plastic surgeries and inconsistent firearm manufacturing coming out Turkey, I understand the concern but I had no issues of any sort today and I have been fortunate with a well performing 12 gauge from Turkey previously. With that said, I used the remainder of some lower power .410 ammo that was divorced from the box it came from. I will try finding a reference to this ammo on line and report back the specs, it may be relevant or at least good to know for reference. I have some .410 slugs on order and curious how that will work out.
EGE Arms RV-TAC .410 9.5″ Tactical Revolver Shotgun - First Impressions, Updates...AND WARNINGS
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That was a quick and easy find, the internet is impressive. Very gentle shells they were and not what one would consider a full load test. I was satisfied with that for the purpose of this shotgun, maybe I won't push it with the slugs but I probably will, lol. SPECS:
Remington Low Decibel Ammunition: 410 Bore, 2-1/2", #9, Lead, 1/2 oz, 650 fps, Model R20740
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I have a Tisas Browning Hi Power (Turkish), and aside from the finish, it's a reasonable clone of any other Browning Hi Power. The finish on the Tisas is like a cerakote (black) or suncorite paint rather than the Browning parkerizing or bluing, but it's fine with no discernable wear or flaw after years of use. Take into account it's just a range toy, so aside from some holster wear, it sees no abuse.
Anyway, all I'm saying is the Turks know how to make guns. Up until recently their gas shotties were trash, and they have novelty lines of fantasy 12 gauges that are not only weird, but lean toward dangerous. My advice is to just steer clear of these ones, and yes, unfortunately I'd place these .410 revolving shotguns into the fantasy category.
So...I had a chance to get back to my club this afternoon, and brought the RV410 with me along with a box of Troy Slug Storm 2.5" .410 rounds.
I offered for a couple of range buddies to take some shots with these, but after seeing my previous burnt hulls in person with the 3" ones, they declined and would just watch.
I loaded the 2.5" slugs into the RV-TAC410 revolver shotgun and....
No issues.
Took a look at the spent hulls and nothing was melted. Now the slug hulls were black so I couldn't tell if there was any charring, but if it wasn't melted, then that seemed to have solved it. I will write to EGE and advise them and up to them if they decide to want to continue to advertise it as taking 3" shells...which is possible, but I can imagine someone else freaking out after seeing those melted and burnt hulls, without realizing what may have caused it.
That said, seems like using the 2.5" shells is a good compromise. I also felt significantly less gas come back at me on the right side cylinder gap (that I don't think is shielded). Definitely the 2.5" makes a huge difference in this gun.
I offered for a couple of range buddies to take some shots with these, but after seeing my previous burnt hulls in person with the 3" ones, they declined and would just watch.
I loaded the 2.5" slugs into the RV-TAC410 revolver shotgun and....
No issues.
Took a look at the spent hulls and nothing was melted. Now the slug hulls were black so I couldn't tell if there was any charring, but if it wasn't melted, then that seemed to have solved it. I will write to EGE and advise them and up to them if they decide to want to continue to advertise it as taking 3" shells...which is possible, but I can imagine someone else freaking out after seeing those melted and burnt hulls, without realizing what may have caused it.
That said, seems like using the 2.5" shells is a good compromise. I also felt significantly less gas come back at me on the right side cylinder gap (that I don't think is shielded). Definitely the 2.5" makes a huge difference in this gun.
I'm not a .410 guy at all, haven't owned one for many years. Anything one would normally use a .410 for can be done more easily, better and cheaper with a 12-gauge and appropriate loads, IMHO.
But the appeal of some of these mini revolver-shotguns was strong. I can rationalize just about any firearm purchase with very little effort. I figured a short-barreled revolver shogun would make the ideal backyard hornet gun.
My finger was hovering over the Buy button more than once, but some other equally ludicrous toy always diverted me.
Thank goodness for this thread! I have now de-rationalized the idea of purchasing one of these cool but goofy things. T-hog's tale of woe in particular was instrumental in #####-slapping me back to reality.
Phew.....that was close....
But the appeal of some of these mini revolver-shotguns was strong. I can rationalize just about any firearm purchase with very little effort. I figured a short-barreled revolver shogun would make the ideal backyard hornet gun.
My finger was hovering over the Buy button more than once, but some other equally ludicrous toy always diverted me.Thank goodness for this thread! I have now de-rationalized the idea of purchasing one of these cool but goofy things. T-hog's tale of woe in particular was instrumental in #####-slapping me back to reality.
Phew.....that was close....
