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Dave McC · February 5, 2000, 12:53 PM

Close range shotgun wounds, regardless of shot size, are best described as a bloody rathole. The database shows(or did show,haven't checked lately) that a shotgun comes as close to a one shot one stop weapon as any shoulder arm can be.

BUT, I never saw anyone who didn't LIKE shotguns become more than marginally effective with same.So, if you shoot recreationally, use the shotgun for HD. But, it's no Magic Amulet that shields from harm by its mere presence. If you're not fond of the shotgun, I fervently rewcommend you explore alternatives, especially if there's others who may need to use your firearms for HD.

Finally, the 311 is a serviceable weapon with modern ammo,and I think #1 buck is readily available in 16 ga.

February 5, 2000, 12:53 PM	#8
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	Close range shotgun wounds, regardless of shot size, are best described as a bloody rathole. The database shows(or did show,haven't checked lately) that a shotgun comes as close to a one shot one stop weapon as any shoulder arm can be. BUT, I never saw anyone who didn't LIKE shotguns become more than marginally effective with same.So, if you shoot recreationally, use the shotgun for HD. But, it's no Magic Amulet that shields from harm by its mere presence. If you're not fond of the shotgun, I fervently rewcommend you explore alternatives, especially if there's others who may need to use your firearms for HD. Finally, the 311 is a serviceable weapon with modern ammo,and I think #1 buck is readily available in 16 ga.