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Slopemeno · August 7, 2012, 11:15 AM

The M-500/590 lack a firing pin safety, as do must pump and semi-auto shotguns. This is the reason I prefer to leave my defensive shotguns with the hammer down on an empty chamber.

August 7, 2012, 11:15 AM	#2
Slopemeno Senior Member Join Date: January 19, 2007 Posts: 2,663	The M-500/590 lack a firing pin safety, as do must pump and semi-auto shotguns. This is the reason I prefer to leave my defensive shotguns with the hammer down on an empty chamber.