User error caused problem with Marine Magnum 870

Bennett Richards · October 5, 1999, 11:20 PM

Duh,
After firing another box of shells, and talking with a bunch of experts I found out that one should never be pulling back on the pump of a pump shotgun when firing the weapon. It WILL cause the locking latch to bind. I was using the pump foregrip to help press the weapon into my shoulder.

Thanks for all the assistance from you guys. The firing line forum is invaluble for us newbies!

Ben

jimmy · October 6, 1999, 01:13 PM

Sometimes a new gun takes a little getting used to. Anyway, it sounds like your Marine Magnum was a good choice and is working out okay.

October 5, 1999, 11:20 PM	#1
Bennett Richards Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 1998 Location: Carlsbad, CA USA Posts: 356	Duh, After firing another box of shells, and talking with a bunch of experts I found out that one should never be pulling back on the pump of a pump shotgun when firing the weapon. It WILL cause the locking latch to bind. I was using the pump foregrip to help press the weapon into my shoulder. Thanks for all the assistance from you guys. The firing line forum is invaluble for us newbies! Ben

October 6, 1999, 01:13 PM	#2
jimmy Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 1999 Location: Texas Posts: 1,796	Sometimes a new gun takes a little getting used to. Anyway, it sounds like your Marine Magnum was a good choice and is working out okay.