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December 4, 2011, 12:01 AM | #1 |
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HD:Short shucking pump or FTF/FTE semi-auto?
Which one of these is more likely to occur give all other similar circumstances (load, training, brand, shooter)?
Looking for an HD shotgun, was looking at Remington 870P until I saw the Mossberg 930 SPX and it got me thinking about autos. |
December 4, 2011, 12:03 AM | #2 |
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I think that in an hd situation you would probably be overly forceful when racking the shotgun, so i don't thing thats likely. Of course, I've never been in that situation so i don't actually know.
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December 4, 2011, 06:14 AM | #3 |
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Pumps are more reliable in theory, but in reality the auto will be more reliable. The pumps have 2 advantages. They are cheaper, and will cycle some very light loads that a semi won't. Buy a good auto, feed it decent ammo and it will be more reliable then the pump.
It's not that the pumps are unreliable, just that the people shooting them will mess up far more often then the auto's will malfunction in stressful situations. |
December 4, 2011, 01:28 PM | #4 |
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You may also want to consider which type of sg is easier to clear, should you have a problem. Pump or semi?
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You can't blame the pump for being susceptible to idiot operators, if you aren't going to acknowledge the same issue for autos. Improper grip, obstructing the bolt, blocking ejection... just a few things that can instantly turn the auto into a paperweight.
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Pump will be more likely, only because it requires more interface with the human operator - a semi is pull the trigger - with factory ammo, it should not have a FTF or FTE, whereas the human, under stress, would be more likely to short stroke the pump causing issues
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December 4, 2011, 09:45 PM | #8 |
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This is really a tough question, a lot of other debates for ME are easier to settle.
I like the idea of pump-action for me as I consider myself somewhat experienced and knowing that if I do my part, the gun will do it's part. I like the idea of auto for others in my house who may need to use the gun as it requires less operation. BUT, if it is not correctly positioned against the shoulder, then it may malfunction. Think the best of both worlds may be a pump action with a recoil reducing stock and some training for those who may need to use it. Last edited by checkmyswag; December 4, 2011 at 10:42 PM. Reason: recoil reducing STOCK, not choke |
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If the semi is not all the way into the shoulder, it will still shoot. And what is a recoil-reducing choke? |
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December 4, 2011, 10:43 PM | #10 |
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Ugh, recoil reducing stock, not choke. My fault.
Regarding auto cycling...if not held properly...does it not potential fail to cycle like a limp wristed pistol? |
December 4, 2011, 11:10 PM | #11 |
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jmr40 is absolutely correct. The auto WILL be more reliable for more people. Training can help a lot, but most people can't train for the fear factor involved in a situation where a firearm is used to defend their life. This is where short shucking can occur and is why the auto will be more reliable for more people. (I am, of course, talking about a high quality auto with high quality ammunition.)
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December 4, 2011, 11:26 PM | #12 |
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Something I factor in is the ability to use the weapon one handed. Its a lot easier to operate an auto one handed then a pump
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December 5, 2011, 09:07 AM | #13 |
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some inertia operated autos will need to be shouldered but most are probably going to be gas operated.
wouldnt think the pump would fail if the user was familiar with it and shot it alot also think pumps are probably eaisier to load. |
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Also are you talking about what is more reliable in the field or in the shelter of a house? I may be wrong, but think a pump would be ore reliable in wet, dirty, perhaps freezing conditions.
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Dont forget the intimidation factor...racking the slide before that bad guy walks up the stairs will most likely send him out the door quickly. You wont have to worry which platform is more reliable.
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December 5, 2011, 04:19 PM | #17 |
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I've seen more problems with people short shucking a pump than jams with modern auto's.
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I’ve had more malfunctions with a pump than I’ve had with my auto. That’s only because of the guy behind the gun. I’m just more comfortable with my auto, have more confidence with my auto and more importantly I’ve had 0 malfunctions with my auto.
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Pumps Rattle, the forarms are loud as hell. I would only take a Semi auto, or better yet pistol. Pistols are better HD/SD weapons circularly.
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December 18, 2011, 12:11 PM | #22 |
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I have had a lot of time behind both pumps and semi shotguns.
I have to agree. The user is the weak link with a pump. Under stress, even the Magpul guys can screw up cycling their weapon. I saw this on tape once. However, I choose the 870 as my home defense weapon for two reasons: 1. With either platform, malfunctions will be rare for a trained user. 2. A pump shortcycle is easier to fix in a fighting situation over a semiauto malfunction. When a good semi malfunctions (rare), the gun is out of action longer. |
December 18, 2011, 04:09 PM | #23 |
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Decided on the pump due to it not being ammo sensitive. Looking at shooting a vast variety of loads including light and reduced recoil loads and pumps don't care what they are cycling unlike autos.
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