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**Mike Irwin** · May 18, 2012, 07:38 AM

You know, I've used and loved 37s for years, and this is the FIRST time I've ever heard that the earlier ones had fitted barrels!

Good information.

"These guns are designed for it."

Actually, I'd say it's really a case of not so much the gun was designed for it, it was a case of the gun wasn't originally designed with a disconnector. It was happenstance. I sincerely doubt that the designers of the early shotguns, most of which could be pump fired, really intended for them to be used that way.

"I used to own one of these. It will catch you by surprise too dangerous for me."

Splatman, care to elaborate? What's dangerous about a Model 37? I learned to shoot 12 gauge on my Dad's 37, and never had a single issue with it. Now that Dad has passed on, I've got his 37, and I'm actively looking for an older model in 20 or 16 gauge to join it.

May 18, 2012, 07:38 AM	#17
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,389	You know, I've used and loved 37s for years, and this is the FIRST time I've ever heard that the earlier ones had fitted barrels! Good information. "These guns are designed for it." Actually, I'd say it's really a case of not so much the gun was designed for it, it was a case of the gun wasn't originally designed with a disconnector. It was happenstance. I sincerely doubt that the designers of the early shotguns, most of which could be pump fired, really intended for them to be used that way. "I used to own one of these. It will catch you by surprise too dangerous for me." Splatman, care to elaborate? What's dangerous about a Model 37? I learned to shoot 12 gauge on my Dad's 37, and never had a single issue with it. Now that Dad has passed on, I've got his 37, and I'm actively looking for an older model in 20 or 16 gauge to join it. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.