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Dave McC · February 26, 2010, 04:30 PM

Bama, Savage made a 311 model with 18" barrels. IIRC, it was the 311R. A simple, low cost security shotgun with a simple MOA.

Some B-more narcs had 20 gauge 311s so set up for raid guns with Mini Maglites taped under the muzzles. They still may.

Be that as it may, I'm puzzled how so many folks want coach guns. While they look neat, theya re extremely muzzle light and hard to shoot well.

Also, a standard double with 28" barrels is about the same OA length as an 870 with a 20" barrel. Neither is generally considered ungainly and awkward in CQ.

February 26, 2010, 04:30 PM	#7
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	Bama, Savage made a 311 model with 18" barrels. IIRC, it was the 311R. A simple, low cost security shotgun with a simple MOA. Some B-more narcs had 20 gauge 311s so set up for raid guns with Mini Maglites taped under the muzzles. They still may. Be that as it may, I'm puzzled how so many folks want coach guns. While they look neat, theya re extremely muzzle light and hard to shoot well. Also, a standard double with 28" barrels is about the same OA length as an 870 with a 20" barrel. Neither is generally considered ungainly and awkward in CQ.