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pete2 · October 18, 2012, 03:33 PM

I sho one of these with 45 ACP and it was accurate enough for home defense and with so #9 shot loads it would be good for snakes and rats. I don't think 3 buckshot would be as effective as one .45 slug if you were lucky enough to put all three in the target. I consider the gun to be a novelty.

October 18, 2012, 03:33 PM	#16
pete2 Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 2,566	I sho one of these with 45 ACP and it was accurate enough for home defense and with so #9 shot loads it would be good for snakes and rats. I don't think 3 buckshot would be as effective as one .45 slug if you were lucky enough to put all three in the target. I consider the gun to be a novelty.