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Posted: 7/8/2006 2:37:10 PM EDT
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A couple months ago, I sent my FN Police Shotgun back to FN (Browning). They "fixed" it and sent it back. I sent it in, because upon firing a 3" mag shell, the slide was blown backwards with enough force to eject the round, along with dropping an unfired shell out the bottom of the receiver. Obviously, this makes it impossible to fire a follow up shot. It was fairly accurate out to 100 yards with rifled slugs (hit the target), but the firearm would be pointing up at about 45° because I couldn't exert any downward force on the pump handle. I got it back, and they replaced the locking bolt and the slide, along with a couple other parts. I finally took it to the range, with the express purpose of firing 12 gauge 3" magnum slugs and buckshot through it. It no longer drops an unfired shell out the bottom, but I still can't hold onto it when I fire a 3" magnum. Even 2-3/4" slugs make it almost impossible to follow up a shot quickly. The only thing I can fire with no problems, are the "Tactical" low recoil shells. So my question is, Is this normal? Is this all the shotgun was designed to do? Why is it chambered for 3", when obviously the design can't control that cartridge? The only thing I got from the "Tech Support" person, was that the shell dropping out the bottom was a fairly common problem, and to send it in. Thanks in Advance... |
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The FN is simply the Winchester 1300 as made/assembled by FN. For a while, Winchester was sending the parts to FN to assemble. Now, with the Winchester plant closed, FN is making the gun there. The Model 1300/FN has a feature, (sorry can't remember the name) that "assists" the bolt in opening. This actually allows the rotating bolt to unlock and move rearward under recoil. When the gun is fired, the bolt starts back on it's own. When shooting 3" Magnum shells, some people report the action opens all the way on it's own. Some people like this feature, some don't. In either case, you have to learn how to use the gun. This calls for practice until you figure out how to hold the gun so you basically "auto open" the gun and push it closed. These guns are VERY fast to operate once you figure it out, and it looks like it's an automatic shotgun it cycles so fast. |
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I get that, and it does work. With the tactical rounds, I can empty the magazine in short order. As soon as I throw some 3" shells in it, it becomes a one shot wonder. I like the slide to unlock, but with a high powered shell, I no longer have anything to hold on to, and can't control the recoil very well. Anyone want to trade for an 870? 
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