Opinions: 12 ga pistol

nanewt02 · June 5, 2013, 05:58 PM

2 bore project has been delayed so while im waiting im considering starting a new project. im thinking about making a 12 ga muzzleloader underhammer pistol with an overall length under 7 inches. im using the leftover rifled barrel from my big bore rifle project. so, buy some shells, and stuff their components into the 4 inch barrel

Dixie Gunsmithing · June 6, 2013, 01:26 AM

Yes, it can be made, the same as modifying any double, and sawing the barrels off right in front of the forcing cones. The problem is holding on to the beast when firing it. I've shot light weight 12 gauges from the hip, and they give you a good jolt, but you're dropping the weight or mass way down from that, by making a pistol, which means a nasty recoil.

The old sawed doubles, with pistol grips, are generally shot with the left hand holding down on top of the barrels, and this is with say 12 to 16 inch barrels. Every ounce thats dropped, produces more recoil, so say a set of 4-1/2 to 5 inch barrels, will kick back like an angry bank Mule.

nanewt02 · June 6, 2013, 09:23 AM

sounds like im going to start using target loads

JD0x0 · June 7, 2013, 02:25 PM

Subsonic loads and a suppressor will bring that kick down a bit.

Jim Watson · June 7, 2013, 03:23 PM

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buy some shells, and stuff their components into the 4 inch barrel

Stuffing the contents of a shell into a muzzleloader is a recipe for disaster.
Been many an old gun blown up that way.
But maybe yours will be stronger.

nanewt02 · June 7, 2013, 03:23 PM

haha considering it will weigh less than a pound loaded il have to think of something

jkpq45 · August 6, 2013, 07:55 AM

Are you going to use BP or smokeless?

Get ready for a big fireball either way.

Sounds like a hoot.

PetahW · August 6, 2013, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by nanewt02

im thinking about making a 12 ga muzzleloader underhammer pistol with an overall length under 7 inches, buy some shells, and stuff their components into the 4 inch barrel

First make sure your extended medical coverage is PIF. .

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June 5, 2013, 05:58 PM	#1
nanewt02 Senior Member Join Date: February 25, 2013 Posts: 249	Opinions: 12 ga pistol 2 bore project has been delayed so while im waiting im considering starting a new project. im thinking about making a 12 ga muzzleloader underhammer pistol with an overall length under 7 inches. im using the leftover rifled barrel from my big bore rifle project. so, buy some shells, and stuff their components into the 4 inch barrel

June 6, 2013, 01:26 AM	#2
Dixie Gunsmithing Moderator Emeritus Join Date: April 27, 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,923	Yes, it can be made, the same as modifying any double, and sawing the barrels off right in front of the forcing cones. The problem is holding on to the beast when firing it. I've shot light weight 12 gauges from the hip, and they give you a good jolt, but you're dropping the weight or mass way down from that, by making a pistol, which means a nasty recoil. The old sawed doubles, with pistol grips, are generally shot with the left hand holding down on top of the barrels, and this is with say 12 to 16 inch barrels. Every ounce thats dropped, produces more recoil, so say a set of 4-1/2 to 5 inch barrels, will kick back like an angry bank Mule.

June 6, 2013, 09:23 AM	#3
nanewt02 Senior Member Join Date: February 25, 2013 Posts: 249	sounds like im going to start using target loads

June 7, 2013, 02:25 PM	#4
JD0x0 Senior Member Join Date: January 30, 2013 Posts: 1,037	Subsonic loads and a suppressor will bring that kick down a bit.

June 7, 2013, 03:23 PM	#6
nanewt02 Senior Member Join Date: February 25, 2013 Posts: 249	haha considering it will weigh less than a pound loaded il have to think of something

August 6, 2013, 07:55 AM	#7
jkpq45 Member Join Date: September 28, 2012 Posts: 44	Are you going to use BP or smokeless? Get ready for a big fireball either way. Sounds like a hoot.