S-Chassis.com Official Firearms Discussion Thread.
05-19-2010, 06:14 PM
#256
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Is there an advantage to a shorter barrel? I'd imagine the longer barrel would be more accurate . . . well in shotgun terms...
I dunno anything about picking one, I used a Binelli M4 Military when I was in the Corps, that was semi-auto.
I dunno anything about picking one, I used a Binelli M4 Military when I was in the Corps, that was semi-auto.
05-19-2010, 07:56 PM
#258
a shorter barrel acts like a choke in the way the spread pattern is greater. a 28" barrel with pistol grip would be ideal for home defense imo. it gives you the maneuverability of a compact firearm and greater accuracy.
05-21-2010, 10:48 AM
#259
Longer barrel is more for gaming/hunting as the blast will be grouped tighter due to the length of the barrel. Not really ideal for home defense, especially coming around corners and small hallways.
Benelli recently made a semi-auto shotty that has zero recoil. They even have tests where a pro skeet shooter shot and hit clay pidgeons holding the shotgun with just one hand. But the cost of the shotty is just too much; ~ $2000 for said shotgun.
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05-21-2010, 12:41 PM
#260
Short barrel, the blast will spread sooner. You want that in a close quarter situation, at least for shot guns. If you're looking for a concentrated shot, then you're better off with an AR.
Longer barrel is more for gaming/hunting as the blast will be grouped tighter due to the length of the barrel. Not really ideal for home defense, especially coming around corners and small hallways.
Benelli recently made a semi-auto shotty that has zero recoil. They even have tests where a pro skeet shooter shot and hit clay pidgeons holding the shotgun with just one hand. But the cost of the shotty is just too much; ~ $2000 for said shotgun.
Longer barrel is more for gaming/hunting as the blast will be grouped tighter due to the length of the barrel. Not really ideal for home defense, especially coming around corners and small hallways.
Benelli recently made a semi-auto shotty that has zero recoil. They even have tests where a pro skeet shooter shot and hit clay pidgeons holding the shotgun with just one hand. But the cost of the shotty is just too much; ~ $2000 for said shotgun.
05-21-2010, 12:44 PM
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I've been thinking about getting a Charles Daly, they look purdy . . .
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/58242
Whatcha think?
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/58242
Whatcha think?
05-21-2010, 10:11 PM
#262
I've been thinking about getting a Charles Daly, they look purdy . . .
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/58242
Whatcha think?
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/58242
Whatcha think?
05-22-2010, 03:47 PM
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I guess what I should be asking is: Will it fire and kill the bad guy who has the misfortune of breaking into my house? And will it blast the heads off of the robotnazizombies when they attack in December of 2012?
05-22-2010, 04:25 PM
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05-23-2010, 12:48 AM
#268
Mossberg 500a = 12 gauge in both 28 and 18" barrels
500a is the barrel combo sold at big5 for about $250. Done deal, fun barrel and home defense barrel in one pop. Or find a used Remington from PD. Those are fun!
500a is the barrel combo sold at big5 for about $250. Done deal, fun barrel and home defense barrel in one pop. Or find a used Remington from PD. Those are fun!
05-23-2010, 07:53 PM
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Check this out from New England Arms . . .
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/16597
EDIT: I also like this model, it's a little longer so it may not be ideal for home defense, but it looks good, so it has my vote:
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/42628
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/16597
EDIT: I also like this model, it's a little longer so it may not be ideal for home defense, but it looks good, so it has my vote:
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/42628
Last edited by USMCDrifter; 05-23-2010 at 08:01 PM.
