Shotgun question

[k0ua]

I would use my bandsaw to try to make an accurate square cut as possible. But whatever method allows you to make a square cut should work.

 

[Gary Fowler]

My experience with all Pawn shops are that they sell high retail for guns. Many times you can buy a new gun for less than they are asking for a beat up one.
I have seen some new coach guns at gun shows going for just slightly more than what you will pay for that pile of rust at the pawn shop. Stay away from 16 gauge guns unless you want to be paying $15 per box for shells.

 

[crash325]

In post I should have said Hammers. Sorry most all that I have seen have exposed hammers.

 

[ch1ch2]

If you want a double barrel with a 16"-20" inch barrel than I'd recommend buying a coach gun or a cheap double barrel and cutting it down.

I hope that was a type-o. 16" will get you in Federal prison. 18" is the minimum. And cut it 1/4 to 1/2 inch longer to be safe.

 

[Oldpath05]

Where can I find a 20 gauge side by side with external hammers and 26-28 inch barrel? I don't like the coach shot guns, barrels to short which is Ok if I was gonna ride a stage coach guarding the pay-role to the Ponderosa for Ben Cartwright.

 

[Jaeger]

In my opinion, never settle for what you can afford today when it's not what you really want. When buying high end items, it is always better to wait for the right deal to come along, and buy only what will hold or increase it's value. With double barrel shotguns, either side by side, or over and under, if you buy quality, it will never decline in value. If you buy cheap, it will always be cheap and your results will reflect that.

For clay pigeons, you really need to stick with over and under shotguns.

Eddie is right on the money, buy the best or what you truly want and you'll never be disappointed.....

 

[HCJtractor]

Where can I find a 20 gauge side by side with external hammers and 26-28 inch barrel? I don't like the coach shot guns, barrels to short which is Ok if I was gonna ride a stage coach guarding the pay-role to the Ponderosa for Ben Cartwright.

External hammers???? Why? I can see no advantage for that. If you find one, if will be very old (or a replica) and probably unsafe to fire modern ammo.

Sent from my iPad using TractorByNet

 

[MossRoad]

Eddie is right on the money, buy the best or what you truly want and you'll never be disappointed.....

I think the OP truly wants a cheap side-by-side to hack up to his liking.

 

[MossRoad]

gunbtoker.

Sounds like a gun sight for stoners.... :laughing:

gunbroker perhaps?

Side by Side (SXS) Shotguns for Sale ? Buy a SxS Shotgun Online at GunBroker.com

 

[brown40]

One drawback to the contained hammers is you have to release them/dry fire if you want to store the weapon without the springs compressed. That step can lead to wear or failure on the pins if there's not a snap cap or spent shell to ease the shock. Its nice that the act of unloading, reloading, and closing has you ready to get another shot or two off with no extra steps--the drawback is they are loaded and cocked as soon as you close them, and the safety is all that keeps it "safe". I don't like storing springs in compression anyway, whether in the magazine or firearm, unless I'm just about to use them. I'm kind of old-fashioned. I like revolvers and pump guns for people that feel the need to keep a loaded weapon at the ready, because they can be stored with all parts in a neutral position until... On the s/s it does make for a nice smooth looking gun, and one less likely to snag or your coat/shirt/branches.