Why doesn't anyone make a bottom ejecting auto shotgun?

Keifer · April 18, 2000, 04:21 AM

Both Browning and Ithica make pumps that eject the shells through the bottom of the receiver. What are the mechanical difficulties with making an auto that does the same? I never thought about this before I got a leftie wife and had to worry about her smacking herself in the forehead with hot, spent cases. I prefer an auto because of DK's extreme sensitivity to recoil (preferably 20 g.)

April 18, 2000, 10:06 AM

FWIW, this leftie has never used anything but rightie shotguns, and I've never taken an empty in the head. I don't even notice them coming out. Have your wife fire a rightie and watch for yourself. Remington does make a leftie auto, but it's the "fieldmaster" - the expensive version with the engraving.

Hueco · April 18, 2000, 11:08 AM

I know the Benelli makes LH version of their Montefeltro -- runs about $650 though.

Hueco

David Roberson · April 18, 2000, 11:20 AM

I agree with Jeff. I shoot a Browning A-5 and a Rem 870 from the left, and I never even notice the shells flying out, much less have any problem getting hit by one. (This is not the situation with all rifles -- some semiauto rifles do hit left-handed shooters with ejected cases.)

Blue Jays · April 18, 2000, 10:51 PM

Good Evening All-

Current weekend clay/home defense shotgun is a Vang Comp-modified Remington 870 Police Magnum.

While I'm a rightie, I shoot long guns leftie for some strange reason. Anyway, my shotgun is a rightie and I don't even notice the spent casings being ejected.

The reason I selected a rightie is so that the firearm
<UL TYPE=SQUARE>
<LI> Retains a higher resale value.
<LI> Easier for rightie friends to handle.
</UL>
Hope this helps...

~ Blue Jays ~

[This message has been edited by Blue Jays (edited April 18, 2000).]

April 18, 2000, 04:21 AM	#1
Keifer Member Join Date: January 13, 2000 Location: Illinois Posts: 89	Both Browning and Ithica make pumps that eject the shells through the bottom of the receiver. What are the mechanical difficulties with making an auto that does the same? I never thought about this before I got a leftie wife and had to worry about her smacking herself in the forehead with hot, spent cases. I prefer an auto because of DK's extreme sensitivity to recoil (preferably 20 g.)

April 18, 2000, 10:06 AM	#2
Jeff, CA Guest Posts: n/a	FWIW, this leftie has never used anything but rightie shotguns, and I've never taken an empty in the head. I don't even notice them coming out. Have your wife fire a rightie and watch for yourself. Remington does make a leftie auto, but it's the "fieldmaster" - the expensive version with the engraving.

April 18, 2000, 11:08 AM	#3
Hueco Senior Member Join Date: December 7, 1999 Posts: 561	I know the Benelli makes LH version of their Montefeltro -- runs about $650 though. Hueco

April 18, 2000, 11:20 AM	#4
David Roberson Senior Member Join Date: August 28, 1999 Location: Iron Station, NC Posts: 582	I agree with Jeff. I shoot a Browning A-5 and a Rem 870 from the left, and I never even notice the shells flying out, much less have any problem getting hit by one. (This is not the situation with all rifles -- some semiauto rifles do hit left-handed shooters with ejected cases.)

April 18, 2000, 10:51 PM	#5
Blue Jays Senior Member Join Date: May 21, 1999 Location: United States Posts: 395	Good Evening All- Current weekend clay/home defense shotgun is a Vang Comp-modified Remington 870 Police Magnum. While I'm a rightie, I shoot long guns leftie for some strange reason. Anyway, my shotgun is a rightie and I don't even notice the spent casings being ejected. The reason I selected a rightie is so that the firearm <UL TYPE=SQUARE> <LI> Retains a higher resale value. <LI> Easier for rightie friends to handle. </UL> Hope this helps... ~ Blue Jays ~ [This message has been edited by Blue Jays (edited April 18, 2000).]