Shotgun different caliber adapters

[Ebola]

I have been toying with the idea of ordering a couple to try out. Can anyone here tell me what to expect for accuracy versus adapter length. Is 3 inch to short? Also rifled versus non rifled. Im thinking of a couple of 9mm adapters for my DA Outlaw. I dont expect tack drivers. I just want to know if these things can generally hit what they are aimed at.

Are these things usefull or just a gimmick?

 

[taprack9]

I have a 12-.22 adapter, accuracy is decent up to 25meters (2-3" group) after that the accuracy drops off. I use it in my 870 18.5", maybe a longer barrel might help. It is kinda fun though, pocket full of .22 and a box of shells can make for a good time in the bush.

 

[Brutus]

I`ve had less luck with the shell size adapters in a pump action shotgun with iron sights. But with a hinge action shotgun, (again with irons) the nine inch 38-357 adapter had pretty good accuracy at 40 yards.

 

[SoBored]

Just curious, what brand are you thinking of buying and where will you get them from? Thanks.

 

[VancouverSkiBum]

I just got a 9mm rifled 3inch adapter froma guy on here named shotgun bob. He may have a couple left if you message him. I havt shot it yet but it cycles in my 500 and fits nice in my cooey. Havt shot it yet.

 

[johNTO]

I use it in my 870 18.5", maybe a longer barrel might help.

Just wondering how a longer bbl may affect accuracy....
I'm curious about these adapters too. Not expecting outstanding accuracy but just he option to plink 22lr out of my DA Backpacker.
Saw some for sale on the internet. I would guess the threaded adapters would be the way to go.

 

[guns4mywife]

i have bought and use 12 gauge to 44 mag.410 to 22lr&22wm.bought from shortlane gunadapters .44 is fairly accurate 22 you have to index the adapters can be fairly accurate

 

[cantom]

There are aluminum adapters out there, there are also steel ones. Personally I'd prefer steel, not sure how long aluminum rifling and the rim etc would hold up.

 

[mckutzy]

Here is someone selling the x-caliber inserts in the EE. No rifle calibers like the ones sold in the states, but still pretty cool. Would have bought them myself but dont have the cash.

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/foru...hot-gun-adapter-survival-kit-full-ten-inserts

 

[haha49]

Just wondering how a longer bbl may affect accuracy....
I'm curious about these adapters too. Not expecting outstanding accuracy but just he option to plink 22lr out of my DA Backpacker.
Saw some for sale on the internet. I would guess the threaded adapters would be the way to go.

the adapters tend to be non rifled so when the bullet leaves the adapter they tumble. You have very low velocity unless you get a long one that is rifled then it's useable.

 

[Brutus]

Just curious, what brand are you thinking of buying and where will you get them from? Thanks.

IIRC, Dina Arms adapters. The all aluminum rimfire to shotshell size were about the most irksome.

 

[cantom]

I believe these to be steel and rifled. There was a guy in Alberta I think who handled their line.

http://www.mcace.com/shotguninserts.htm