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Dave McC · December 18, 2001, 02:07 PM

A coupla things...

First, the OA length has to be at least 27" to keep the Feds happy.

Second, you'll not gain anything in handling ease and WILL lose effectiveness. Contrary to what we see on TV, a PG only shotgun has zero advantage in any theater of operation bigger than a phone booth. And in a phone booth, a major caliber handgun's better.

You might want to read the thread I wrote about a a shootoff between me and anyone that thinks they can function effectively with just a PG on their shotgun of choice. No takers, tho several hundred folks read that thread.

I've known lots of narcs, police, SWAT/HRT team members, FBI agents, and similar folks who depend on their weapons. TTBOMK, NONE have PG only shotguns. The only time I've seen these employed was as door breachers, and then they're tools, not weapons.

December 18, 2001, 02:07 PM	#2
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	A coupla things... First, the OA length has to be at least 27" to keep the Feds happy. Second, you'll not gain anything in handling ease and WILL lose effectiveness. Contrary to what we see on TV, a PG only shotgun has zero advantage in any theater of operation bigger than a phone booth. And in a phone booth, a major caliber handgun's better. You might want to read the thread I wrote about a a shootoff between me and anyone that thinks they can function effectively with just a PG on their shotgun of choice. No takers, tho several hundred folks read that thread. I've known lots of narcs, police, SWAT/HRT team members, FBI agents, and similar folks who depend on their weapons. TTBOMK, NONE have PG only shotguns. The only time I've seen these employed was as door breachers, and then they're tools, not weapons.