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Posted: 3/5/2006 7:48:21 PM EDT
What is a good three gun shotgun?
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Reminton 1100 will serve you well. 10shot tubes avail, speed loaders available. Look at JP Ent. website for a custom build
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You can't go wrong with an 870 IMO.
You can do practically anything thing with it. I have an 870 wingmaster. I use it for: Self defence Trap Skeet Hunting Best shotgun, most utility. You can be competitive with a pump gun in three gun shoot. |
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I have a fabarm . Will it do? it is semi-auto, dead reliable but has a 28 inch barrel. Should I get a shorter barreled gun? |
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For "tactical" I assume defense or security type of shotty is what you are talking about, the shorter barrel like 20" or less would be good, easier to move around with it. My shotty has a 20" and holds 7+1
Don't know if it would be good for a 3 gun, never see one of those competitions in person |
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If you are buying a new shotgun for 3-gun, then there are really only two options: Remington 1187/1100 or the Benelli M1. Sure, there are other semi autos out there that perform creditably, but I would not recommend buying them unless you like swimming against the tide. Your Fabarm could work OK for you, and certainly I would recommend you try it before throwing money at a new shotgun, but you may find it slow to load and I have no idea if it will accept a mag extension. Practical shotgun is basically a loading game, and so if you cannot start with the maximum number of shells allowed in the rules (usually 8+1 or 10+1) then you start at a disadvantage... if your shotgun is also slow to load (puttons to hold down etc.) then the problem gets worse.
If competitive use is your primary purpose for this gun, then forget a pump. Yes, the 870 and Mossbergs can be shot very well, are cheap and solid, but they put you at too much of a disadvantage vs a semi. JHMO. |
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You said three gun. Do you want to win? |
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Who said anything about winning? |
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Now that's a fine looking shotgun. |
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Thanks! I love the ARFCOM EE. |
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How much did it run you, and how much does it usually run? |
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$500 even. Face to face. 20" barrel Chrome lined rifle sights 6+1 capasity. Emaculate condition. It is about the price you see them go on gunbroker and whatnot. |
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mossberg 590. can have it for ~$300, and will do whatever you need it to do, and it looks badass with the heat shield and bayonet
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Tromix is the happiest place on earth. |
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You can compete, have fun, and learn a lot in 3 Gun with either a pump or an auto. I agree you should use what you have or maybe borrow a friends shotgun for your first few attempts at it. If you get serious, you will be looking at heavily modified versions of shotguns like the Browning Gold, Winchester SXII, Benelli M1/2 or the Remington 1100 / 1187 series. I would not buy a shotgun specifically for the competition until I had several matches under my belt.
Brian Enos' site and shotgun forum here...these boys are serious about 3 Gun! www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?s=19469818215b13eda4921e2f5396737d&showforum=49 |
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Benelli's M-4 is the sheit. One serious sinister looking shotty. I found a great deal on a used / like new Benelli M1 Super 90 a month or so back ( $625 ) and was totally bummed to learn I can't install the M-4 collapsable stock on it due to the spring in the M1 stock vs the M-4's gas operrated ( no spring in the stock ) Buy a Benelli .... you'll be glad you did. |
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Ok, I love that. Where can I get one? Does Beretta still make them? |
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Gunbroker or the EE. Beretta does not make them anymore I don't think. |
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I vote for the Benelli M1 Tactical. I love my shotgun. Only one issue and it is called Benelli thumb. You three gun shooters know what I am talking about if you shoot a benelli. In so many words the loading gate in a little short on a Benelli so when you are reloading fast sometimes you thumb gets caught on the loading gate. I wear a glove which solves the problem.
Good luck |
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oh, Man that I one COOL shotgun. I will get one ( next year ) |
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Southern ohio gun had them (used very good)for about $450 |
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link? |
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bump? |
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This is reportedly a very soft shooting gun. But they are hard to get - we have had them on order for more than 2 months. |
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That's just a rebadged/accessorized Winchester, correct? |
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Yep. |
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jeez, c'mon guys! saiga 12 modified by tony rumore at tromix. best combat shotgun out there, bar none.
if you can find one. if you can find mags for it. |
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How bout that Beretta in the video floating around a while back. Now that had to be a wild gun for 3 gun.
I stick with my 30" model 97. Were you talking about Cowboy 3 gun or whimpy modern gun 3 gun? |
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How about training like you fight, discounting gameisms, and, selecting the most effective
shotty for HD? Never mind me........Back to the discussion |
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Yeah, same one I have except mine is 18 inches. I love it. Definitely a kicker but that's part of the fun. One of my favorite guns to shoot. |
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How many shots? |
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6+1 |
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can you use Benelli barrels? |
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Nope..all wrong. If you think you got the shoulder for it...Remington SP-10
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10 GA. = $$$ |
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