Do it all shotgun (is it just a pointless thought?) - Page 2

10thmtn · October 27th, 2009, 06:24 PM

I have a Rem 870 Express, came with a 26" barrel that I use for trap.

For HD, I got a 20" barrel with rifle sights.

Switching the barrel takes only a few seconds.

I did not add the extended mag tube - I figured that might raise some eyebrows at the trap field. I do have a spare 6-shell carrier that fits to the buttstock, however (elastic nylon type). That gives me 4 shells in the mag tube, plus 6 on the buttstock for HD.

This is my "do it all" shotgun. If I ever get into skeet, I may get a double barrel, or a semi auto, as trying to use a pump action for skeet is very very difficult - at least for me!

varob · October 27th, 2009, 06:41 PM

Don't forget to plug your mag tube (in my state you can only have 3 shells in the tube). If you get caught hunting without a plug, bye, bye gun, hello fines.

Janq · October 28th, 2009, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dhshark

...Summit gun broker has 870 riots for $229 . They had 870P for $265 and may have some in stock.

This was a good bit of advice. ^^

I went to Summit and guess what I found!

So called 'Riot' barrels are nothing more than defense length 18" barrels (minimum legal length for shotgun without being becoming an NFA item) as opposed to being 'Turkey' (24"), 'Deer' (rifled), or 'Duck'/waterfowl (28"!) type barrel in length.

$229 - http://www.summitgunbroker.com/Remington_870_riot.html
$229 - http://www.summitgunbroker.com/870_Riot_LLW.html
$229 - http://www.summitgunbroker.com/870_Mag_Riots.html

I've got at my house right now as on loan a Remington SuperMagnum factory 'Turkey' gun with a 24.5" barrel and an external Remington AccuChoke which adds another inch in length overall.
For giggles, with a confirmed EMPTY magazine and chamber!, I used it to simulate slicing the pie as against walls and negotiating second floor bedroom area halls.
Forget about it! Very much non functional. Very very much.
A handgun is far better than any woods or clays (!) oriented shotgun.

A HD defense shotgun should be 18", or if one can afford the NFA tax stamp...less.
I'm awaiting BATF clearance on a Form 4 toward a Mossy 14" barrel 590A1 which will do the HD job perfect, and act as double duty with a second 20" barrel toward hunting.

- Janq

Ssmo · October 28th, 2009, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Thanis

I'm to a point where I think I'm just chasing my tail. For some reason I keep considering that there must be a way to get a shotgun that will have a 18 to 18.5 barrel for home SD and other barrel options for say deer and turkey hunting, different chokes, and also good for shooting sports like skeet, trap, clay, etc.

The more time I waste looking at all the options, it just appears that for the $, you don't save much, and you just end up with a lot of accessories.

I doubt I'll ever deer hunt with anything other than a 30.06 rifle, .308 rifle, or a 44 mag (revolver or level action). I guess I keep thinking I may end up hunting, at some time, in a shotgun only area.

Still, it comes down to Home SD, turkey, and sports. They are just specialised enough, that I'm going to want to customise the home SD shotgun enough to mount a light, I already own a good turkey shotgun (model 12 winchester, and as long as I can used lead, I'm fine), and really I might prefer something other than a 12 guage for the sports.

Am I missing something or am I starting to think in the right direction. Get the right tool for the job, forget the multi tool.

I use a Benelli SuperNova Tactical Turkey Gun.
Its has a nice advantage camo pattern.
Addons by me:

-Tacstar tube extension can hold 8 2 and 3/4 shells with one chambered.
-8 shot Mesa tactical side saddle picatinny rail
-Meprolight night sights
-Getting ready to add a lumaforce light to it. (of course i would remove this for hunting)

The gun has a 24 inch barrel and and an IC Full and Mod chokes. The IC and Mod chokes are good for steel shot and slugs.

I like the gun very much. I also have a tactical sling for it.

GunGeezer · October 28th, 2009, 09:35 PM

My first shotgun was a 12 ga. Remington 870 Bicentennial edition. It came with a 26" barrel w/ full choke which worked for hunting and trap shooting. I purchased an 18" barrel for skeet shooting and kept it on for home defense. I was told the only difference between the full choke and trap barrel was the sights. I never knew the difference and won several buckles at my sportsman's club shoots. It was a great gun but I had to sell it when I moved to Florida because of the rust issues. I bought the gun in 1976. I'm sure today's finishes are more rust resistant.

pcon · October 28th, 2009, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by C9H13NO3

This has been my dilemma also. I want a good home defense shotty, so I'm thinking 18 inch barrel. I know I want the remington 870. But then again, I want to do some bird hunting too, and for that, I want a longer barrel. Do I get the HD or hunting gun? Do I just get multiple barrels and swap them out?

I have the Mossy 500 and just have separate barrels from all my needs

mikeprekopa · October 28th, 2009, 11:46 PM

I would go for the Remington 870. Buy your hunting gun first. Assuming your only holding your position, and not clearing the house, the long barrel would be fine till you stumbled into a shorter one. though it may be a bit ungainly to get out of a closet or from beside the bed or something.

Stevew · October 29th, 2009, 06:05 PM

And no one even mentioned the Stoeger Coach gun.

October 27th, 2009, 06:24 PM	#11
10thmtn Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 661	I have a Rem 870 Express, came with a 26" barrel that I use for trap. For HD, I got a 20" barrel with rifle sights. Switching the barrel takes only a few seconds. I did not add the extended mag tube - I figured that might raise some eyebrows at the trap field. I do have a spare 6-shell carrier that fits to the buttstock, however (elastic nylon type). That gives me 4 shells in the mag tube, plus 6 on the buttstock for HD. This is my "do it all" shotgun. If I ever get into skeet, I may get a double barrel, or a semi auto, as trying to use a pump action for skeet is very very difficult - at least for me! __________________ The People ARE the Militia, and have a DUTY (not just a right) to be both armed and proficient in the use of said arms. Ex-Army officer; Hurricane Andrew Relief, FL, 1992; Operation Restore Hope, Somalia, 1993 NRA Life Member; Range Safety Officer Glock 26, CT Laserguard, Smartcarry

October 27th, 2009, 06:41 PM	#12
varob Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,275	Don't forget to plug your mag tube (in my state you can only have 3 shells in the tube). If you get caught hunting without a plug, bye, bye gun, hello fines. __________________ Don't believe what you hear and only half of what you see! -Tony Soprano

October 28th, 2009, 11:46 PM	#17
mikeprekopa Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Scranton, Pa Posts: 206	I would go for the Remington 870. Buy your hunting gun first. Assuming your only holding your position, and not clearing the house, the long barrel would be fine till you stumbled into a shorter one. though it may be a bit ungainly to get out of a closet or from beside the bed or something. __________________ Assault is a type of behavior, not a type of hardware.

October 29th, 2009, 06:05 PM	#18
Stevew Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mississippi Posts: 335	And no one even mentioned the Stoeger Coach gun. __________________ Glock 22, GP100, S&W mod 60, Colt Delta Elite, Colt Govt 380, Ruger Single Six, Ruger Bearcat, Colt New Police

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October 28th, 2009, 09:35 PM	#15
GunGeezer Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 27	My first shotgun was a 12 ga. Remington 870 Bicentennial edition. It came with a 26" barrel w/ full choke which worked for hunting and trap shooting. I purchased an 18" barrel for skeet shooting and kept it on for home defense. I was told the only difference between the full choke and trap barrel was the sights. I never knew the difference and won several buckles at my sportsman's club shoots. It was a great gun but I had to sell it when I moved to Florida because of the rust issues. I bought the gun in 1976. I'm sure today's finishes are more rust resistant.