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Powderman · March 26, 2002, 07:14 PM

I just read my reply. Dave, my apologies if I sounded a bit short.

I assure you that I am no master of the combat shotgun. Rather, I wrote that to illustrate the recoil reducing properties of the CompStock. And, believe me, the recoil before I installed it was no joke--and nothing that I could ignore.

When I first fired the arm with a 3" slug, all I remember was a stroboscopic blue/white flash from the 18 inch barrel before I found myself hopping backward on one foot with the weapon pointed almost straight up to prevent myself from falling on my butt.

After the installation, I fired the rest of those 3-inchers in the manner described above. Incredible would not describe the amount of recoil reduction that was present.

That day, I fired a total of 35 3-inch, 1 1/4 ounce magnum slugs (Federal). No discomfort, at all!! Felt like shooting my M1A--and I rung the 100 yard gong more than once since I was able to concentrate on my sights and my trigger, and not worry about if my shoulder was going to dislocate on the next shot.

Again, my apologies for firing off.

March 26, 2002, 07:14 PM	#26
Powderman Senior Member Join Date: September 7, 2001 Location: Washington State Posts: 2,166	I just read my reply. Dave, my apologies if I sounded a bit short. I assure you that I am no master of the combat shotgun. Rather, I wrote that to illustrate the recoil reducing properties of the CompStock. And, believe me, the recoil before I installed it was no joke--and nothing that I could ignore. When I first fired the arm with a 3" slug, all I remember was a stroboscopic blue/white flash from the 18 inch barrel before I found myself hopping backward on one foot with the weapon pointed almost straight up to prevent myself from falling on my butt. After the installation, I fired the rest of those 3-inchers in the manner described above. Incredible would not describe the amount of recoil reduction that was present. That day, I fired a total of 35 3-inch, 1 1/4 ounce magnum slugs (Federal). No discomfort, at all!! Felt like shooting my M1A--and I rung the 100 yard gong more than once since I was able to concentrate on my sights and my trigger, and not worry about if my shoulder was going to dislocate on the next shot. Again, my apologies for firing off. __________________ Hiding in plain sight...