New arrivals: Next gen shorty shotguns -- Kodiak & Desperado

Received my backpacker 2 today and for all of those asking it has an extractor not an ejector.
They sent me the wrong gun but otherwise it's a nice shotgun for the price. I ordered 12 gauge and received a .410. It will be sorted out soon enough, I have no worry.

Much better than the original backpacker. The lockup is much tighter, the barrel is thicker steel, the bluing is way nicer and I actually have a really nice flame maple/tiger stripe wood on the buttstock as compared to the weird hotdog coloured stuff on the first Chinese one.

I have the hammerless version and the barrel break lever cocks the hammer. Thought that was neat. Trigger pull is very heavy and the trigger guard is plastic but for what I paid I don't care. Seems like good value for the money. If they are willing to work with me a bit I could possibly be convinced to keep it as long as I get my 12 gauge. The cost of .410 is ridiculous.

I just wish I could shoot the thing!!!!
 
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Just ordered a Kodiak Marine and a case of 00 buck.
Looks like a fun little bush carry shottie . Hopefully the " marine coat " is durable .
 
sixty9santa said:
Desperado good to go with all slugs?
Barrels chrome lined for steel shot? (Serious question!)
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Same question...received mine on Friday, took it to the range on Sat, fired 3" rifled slugs. After two rounds from each barrel I noticed heavy fouling in the barrels, especially the top one. Cleaned them out, and found lots of what looks like tin foil. Not the slugs, because I've used them in my other shotguns. Some clarity would be nice as to what I've stripped away from the barrel and if slugs should be used or not. Anyone else have the same issue?
 
Wow, sucks to hear about the fouling and flaking.
What brand slugs?
I wanted to order the Desperado but now I'm glad I waited!
 
Baldemar said:
Same question...received mine on Friday, took it to the range on Sat, fired 3" rifled slugs. After two rounds from each barrel I noticed heavy fouling in the barrels, especially the top one. Cleaned them out, and found lots of what looks like tin foil. Not the slugs, because I've used them in my other shotguns. Some clarity would be nice as to what I've stripped away from the barrel and if slugs should be used or not. Anyone else have the same issue?
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You're going to have heavy fouling in a barrel that isn't long enough to burn all of the powder in a shotgun shell.

Flakes were probably just debris that needed to be cleaned out or leading.
 
bp2626 said:
You're going to have heavy fouling in a barrel that isn't long enough to burn all of the powder in a shotgun shell.

Flakes were probably just debris that needed to be cleaned out or leading.
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Possibly, but firing the same shell out of my Huglu 13" SXS does not result in the same 'tin foil' fouling left in the barrels....
 
Baldemar said:
Possibly, but firing the same shell out of my Huglu 13" SXS does not result in the same 'tin foil' fouling left in the barrels....
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Could it be leading from a burr in the chamber or bore? When the bore was properly cleaned did the leading continue?

As mentioned, heavy fouling in short shotguns is typical depending on the powder used.
 
Canada Ammo said:
Could it be leading from a burr in the chamber or bore? When the bore was properly cleaned did the leading continue?

As mentioned, heavy fouling in short shotguns is typical depending on the powder used.
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I cleaned the shotgun before firing, there was no burr in the chamber or bore. Not trying to cause a stir, more so wondering if others experienced the same as myself. I didn't have any cleaning tools at the range, so I cleaned it at home and have not been back to the range yet to fire it a second time.

Seriously though, I spent about 30 mins cleaning the barrels after firing a total of 4 rounds, and there is still tin residue flakes coming from the barrels. Looking down the barrels you can see areas where it looks like there is still some of the coating (or whatever is coming off) present. This is definitely not normal, at least from my experience. Regardless, I am not overly concerned as I'm not using the Desperado for long distance precision shooting! I won't be returning the shotgun, and was happy with the overall look and feel; fun little gun!
 
Sorry if this seems like a dumb question but I'm new to shotguns. I just received my Desperado in the mail today and on the barrel it says 12 GA 3". On the website it says Fires 2 3/4" and 3" Shells. Does it take 2 3/4" or should I just stick with 3"?
 
MikeTr said:
Sorry if this seems like a dumb question but I'm new to shotguns. I just received my Desperado in the mail today and on the barrel it says 12 GA 3". On the website it says Fires 2 3/4" and 3" Shells. Does it take 2 3/4" or should I just stick with 3"?
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3" or smaller, so 2 3/4 is just fine. 3" is the max, which is what is stamped on the barrel.
 
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