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Posts Tagged shotgun
Kel-Tec Shotgun
Information is just coming out about Kel-Tec’s new shotgun. Kel-Tec has said that they will reveal the KSG at SHOT Show 2011. Details are few on the new firearm but here are some initial reports:
Forest/Brush conditions: Why a Shotgun might be your best choice
Posted by Jack Sinclair in News on 4/Dec/2010 00:31
“An often overlooked but excellent hunting and defensive / offensive weapon can include the venerable shotgun. Depending upon the characteristics of the area you intend to travel, the 12-guage shotgun can be your best firearm choice.
In this article I will attempt to explain not only why a shotgun is often a good selection over a rifle, but also cover some of the shotgun loads that are especially valuable in the defensive or offensive role while tracking a dangerous man or beast in thickly vegetated areas such as deep forest or jungle.”
The principle favoring simplicity and reliability is frequently shown during wartime in many areas of the world. Oft cited are experiences on the Eastern Front during World War Two. During this war, firearms manufactured to high precision for the German army often failed at inopportune moments due to the less than pristine conditions of actual field use. Meanwhile, Russian firearms with looser tolerances were much more easily maintained and functioned at higher levels in these same conditions.
http://www.survivaltopics.com/survival/forest-tracker-shotgun/
Home Defense: Be Prepared
Posted by Jack Sinclair in News on 17/Nov/2010 01:29
A little planning can mean the difference between life and death.
My Lessons Learned From a Recent Tactical Shotgun Class
Posted by Jack Sinclair in Opinion on 6/Nov/2010 23:45
by Greg C.
http://www.survivalblog.com/2010/10/my_lessons_learned_from_a_rece.html
“I recently took part in a Tactical Shotgun class with the US Training Center and learned a great deal. I am obviously not an operator and have not engaged dozens of insurgents, but I feel the training I received was logical and correct. I’ll skip all of the obvious safety and protection comments which were part of the training and very well covered. I’ll also not discuss the media hatchet job performed on their earlier incarnation “Blackwater”. Here are my lessons learned from the three day class:
1. Tactical does not mean cool looking, tactical means light weight, easy to manage and successful in your mission.
2. Equipment should be minimized. You don’t need a laser sight, a spare light and multiple side saddles.
3. Train the way you plan to fight.
4. Tailor your ammunition selection to your mission specific goals.
5. Pick at most two types of ammunition you want for a mission. In a firefight, time doesn’t slow down, it speeds up. Your skills diminish, even if you are an experienced gunfighter.
6. Learn how to reload quickly. With a little practice and discipline, you won’t need to look down to reload—just watch your target instead.
7. Diagnosing failures on the fly is critical. Obviously, the hard failures take a lot longer to overcome. Again, time, opportunity and cover are needed to defeat a hard failure. This also underscores the importance of a sidearm.
8. The fundamentals are key. There are seven: Grip, Stance, Sight Picture, Sight Alignment, Trigger Control, Breathing and Follow Through. These really apply to all shooting, but I think are especially important to shotgun work.
No matter where you are, find somewhere to train with good instruction. All of the magazine articles and opinions fall by the wayside when those shells are flying off to the side and you are suffering the weather, bugs and fatigue. As our friend Boston T. Party (author of Boston’s Gun Bible) says, “Ammo turns money into skill”.
Remington 870 or Mossberg 590? Which shotgun is best for you?
Posted by Jack Sinclair in Mossberg, Opinion, Remington on 15/Oct/2010 00:42
If you surf around gun forums you’ll see that “discussions” about “the best” shotgun can get pretty emotional. It’s like guys arguing about Fords or Chevys; not always objective.
Here’s a collection of observations by shotgun users that I found helpful, not just guys ranting, but helpful information that may make your decision a bit easier.
As always, understand this is opinion and anecdotal information, bear that in mind. We’re not making any claims on accuracy of info, just passing along some discussion.
(spelling and text formatting kept as it was on the forums)
Saiga 12 AK47 Shotgun
Posted by Jack Sinclair in News on 30/Sep/2010 00:52
Saiga-12, an AK47 12 gauge shotgun: semi-auto shotgun with some of the accessories like;
Modified pistol grip (with SAW style US pistol grip), Wire Folding Stock, Cobra Red Dot Optic and US made 10 and 12 round magazines
Remington 870: America’s Choice For A Defensive Shotgun
Posted by Jack Sinclair in Remington on 12/Sep/2010 18:57
Is buying American, supporting American companies, important to you?
Then consider the Remington 870 as a strong option for home defense.
We suggest you consider the Remington 870 first and foremost because it is a quality, reliable weapon with a long history of dependability. But it’s also made right here in the USA. You can pick up cheaper shotguns, such as the NEF (made in China), Charles Daly (made in Turkey) or other foreign made, lower priced shotguns. But when you’ve got one of the best options made right her, the Remington 870, why not support a business in your own country, not China or Turkey!
(Warrior Times has no financial link to Remington, just voicing our opinion)
Effectiveness of 00 Buckshot? 25 Yard Test.
Posted by Jack Sinclair in Remington on 12/Sep/2010 18:42
Of course, whether or not 00 buckshot is a good choice for use as home defense, in the confines of your home, is a completely different question. But this illustrates the effect of 00 buckshot at 25 yards.
Training with the Shotgun for Home Defense
Posted by Jack Sinclair in Training on 7/Aug/2010 18:08
by Silver at Wolfesblog
“I’ve hunted with a shotgun for over 40 years, and I’ve kept one handy for almost that long just in case an intruder needed some persuasion regarding the wisdom of breaking into my house or apartment. I was trained to hunt by my father and other male relatives, but I had never been trained in the defensive uses of the shotgun.
That changed recently when I spent 2 full days at a professional firearms training center learning the theory and practice of close quarters combat with the shotgun and pistol.
The short version of this story is easy: if you plan to use any weapon in self defense, you need to train. Hunting, target practice, and home defense are utterly different. In a real defensive situation, your pulse will race, your hands will shake, and your fine motor skills will vanish. It’s much worse than the worst case of buck fever.
If you’ve practiced working under those conditions, you might have a chance. If all you’ve ever done, as I had, was target practice at the range and hunting, your odds of surviving a defensive encounter are greatly reduced.”
The Knoxx recoil reduction stock
Posted by Jack Sinclair in Accessories, Long Guns on 3/Aug/2010 19:47
“The Knoxx stock uses fairly massive internal springs to absorb and spread out the recoil pulse of the heavy hitting shotgun. The kick is still there, but instead of a painful jab it’s reduced to a long ‘shove’.
This technology shines in two areas; Letting recoil sensitive people shoot the thumper without fear, and aiding in shear controllability of the shotgun.
It’s hard to argue that heavy recoil reduces ones ability to control a weapon, and mitigating the recoil helps the shooter stay on target. This is the point behind every rifle muzzle brake and ported competition pistol.
The Knoxx recoil reduction stock is indeed a gadget, but unlike so many… this one actually works.
On top of that, it has passed the ‘Carteach0 Gorilla of Doom Destruction Testing’. In plainer words, I attempted to break the stock in some very unreasonable ways. By simply pulling it apart with my bear hands (pun intended), and even beating it against a range bench (shotgun won, bench lost).”
http://carteach0.blogspot.com/2010/06/holy-shrinking-shotguns-batman-range.html
“I can shoot power point slugs all day long without injuring my shoulder..
before i put this stock on, I literally couldn’t get through 10 rounds before wanting to switch to bird shot..
I’m NOT kidding it makes that much of a difference…this is a MUST for ANY shotgun..”
“This product is amazing. I’m a small woman who can now shoot full 3″ Magnum Slugger loads with one hand!!! AMAZING! There is almost no felt recoil what so ever and target reacquisition is incredibly fast.
I’d highly recommend this product to everyone.”
Home Defense Shotguns: Mossberg 500
Posted by Jack Sinclair in Mossberg, Warrior Tools on 3/Aug/2010 18:17
“There is a lot of bullshit out there in the home defense shotgun arena. A lot of money can be made in the plastic tactical whizbang market, and it leaves the newbie wondering if the shotgun itself is really a necessity if he has all that extra junk to throw at an attacker.
The truth is, a combat shotgun needs very little to be a devastatingly effective weapon, and they can be bought on the used market very cheaply. There is no reason for any home not to have one.
I’m going to dispense with the crap and keep things simple.”
http://xavierthoughts.blogspot.com/2005/09/home-defense-shotguns.html
Home defense shotgun ammunition, the basics
Posted by Jack Sinclair in Ammo, Warrior Tools on 3/Aug/2010 18:10
“…[once] a home defense shotgun has been put together, the question remains: What should we feed it?
First, let’s ask ourselves why a shotgun is being used for home defense. Understanding that will help us make the ammunition choice. A shotgun has some advantages that make it desirable as a home defense weapon.
While any firearm powerful enough to use for defense will penetrate most walls, shotguns are slightly less likely to over penetrate.
A shotgun has the ability to fire a shell with multiple projectiles, increasing the likelihood of a solid hit and thus of stopping the threat. Some say the ominously large bore and unique sound of the action tend to make bad guys choose another activity… one far away from you and your family.”
http://carteach0.blogspot.com/2009/02/home-defense-shotgun-ammunition-basics.html
Home Defense Remington 870
Posted by Jack Sinclair in Remington, Warrior Tools on 3/Aug/2010 18:06
“On the list of firearms held as suitable for home defense, the nearly undisputed king is the 12 gauge pump action shotgun. Whether it’s the unmistakable noise of a round being chambered or the (rightly or wrongly) perceived massive stopping power, the big bore shotgun has a respected place in self defense.
The same things that make it suitable for police use make it desirable as a home protection weapon. Heavy firepower over a short range, coupled with an intimidating visual image and ease of operation.
In this article, a typical 12 gauge pump action shotgun will get a simple conversion to a home defense weapon. In this case, a Remington 870 Express, but any decent quality hunting shotgun can be drafted to house duty with a few changes.”
http://carteach0.blogspot.com/2009/02/remington-870-built-for-home-defense.html