Best clip fed shotgun?

ATN082268 · July 27, 2017, 08:46 AM

I've seen clip (non-tubular) fed shotguns on the internet but was curious if anyone had experience shooting and/or owning one of these weapons. I find them interesting but I don't want to get one that is unreliable/piece of junk. Any insights would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

Fishbed77 · July 27, 2017, 10:36 AM

I'm not aware of any clip-fed shotguns on the market today (maybe someone can enlighten me).

As far as magazine-fed shotguns go, you will be hard-pressed to find a better option than a VEPR (before they dry up due to the new Molot import ban as a result of Russian sanctions). Saigas are great as well, but new ones have dried up due to these same sanctions (that were applied earlier to Kalashnikov Concern).

Model12Win · July 27, 2017, 12:45 PM

I know of no clip fed shotguns. There are some that take a detachable box MAGAZINE, but no clips.

ATN082268 · July 27, 2017, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Model12Win

I know of no clip fed shotguns. There are some that take a detachable box MAGAZINE, but no clips.

Detachable box magazine is what I meant.

jaguarxk120 · July 27, 2017, 01:11 PM

AA12

darkgael · July 27, 2017, 02:35 PM

Semi-auto or Bolt action?

armoredman · July 28, 2017, 03:56 AM

What about that oddball MKA 1919, the AR lookalike?

ATN082268 · July 28, 2017, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by darkgael

Semi-auto or Bolt action?

I was thinking along the lines of semi-auto.

wild cat mccane · July 28, 2017, 06:46 AM

You just missed a $200 rebate from on the VEPR12.

DDI also makes a DDI12 box fed that is probably okay.

One comment from when I was just seconds away from the VEPR12 myself, someone commented that when the capacity goes high, these gun become large. eg, the magazine becomes as long as the gun/super heavy/etc.

Someone also pointed out to me there are semi auto shotguns in rifle configurations (Mossberg 930 JM Pro) that stay slim but hold 10+rnds.

Fishbed77 · July 28, 2017, 08:44 AM

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DDI also makes a DDI12 box fed that is probably okay.

Reviews of this Chinese-made DDI shotgun have been pretty poor, due to very poor quality control and some flimsy plastic parts.

cpt-t · July 29, 2017, 02:29 PM

ATNO82268: My Son and I have both been shooting two SAIGA`S 12 Gauges Shotguns for several years now. And have had no problems what so ever with either one of them. Both of our Guns shoot extremely well with any brand or type of 12 Gauge Ammo we have fired in them. Our SAIGA`S not only shoot very well but they are both very quick pointing and fire and cycle extremely fast. IMHO both our SAIGA`S are both high quality made Shotguns. And there are several different ((( CLIPS & DRUMS ))) that hold different amounts of ammo made for SAIGA Shotguns. Our SAIGA`Shotguns have performed extremely well on everything we have ever tried them on.
ken

wild cat mccane · July 29, 2017, 04:32 PM

I heard the DDI12 was okay. But if you've read mixed reviews, I would tend to believe those.

Given the VEPR was 850 minus 200 mail in-I don't believe these guns have to be super expensive.

Plus, given the AK layout (non smooth-crap pocking you everywhere on the receiver), I personally wouldn't go crazy on them.

Meh.

July 27, 2017, 08:46 AM	#1
ATN082268 Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2013 Posts: 975	Best clip fed shotgun? I've seen clip (non-tubular) fed shotguns on the internet but was curious if anyone had experience shooting and/or owning one of these weapons. I find them interesting but I don't want to get one that is unreliable/piece of junk. Any insights would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

July 27, 2017, 02:35 PM	#6
darkgael Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2006 Location: Homes in Brooklyn, NY and in Pennsylvania. Posts: 5,473	box mags Semi-auto or Bolt action? __________________ “Auto racing, bull fighting, and mountain climbing are the only real sports ... all others are games.” Ernest Hemingway ... NRA Life Member

July 29, 2017, 02:29 PM	#11
cpt-t Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2012 Location: South Central Kansas Posts: 125	ATNO82268: My Son and I have both been shooting two SAIGA`S 12 Gauges Shotguns for several years now. And have had no problems what so ever with either one of them. Both of our Guns shoot extremely well with any brand or type of 12 Gauge Ammo we have fired in them. Our SAIGA`S not only shoot very well but they are both very quick pointing and fire and cycle extremely fast. IMHO both our SAIGA`S are both high quality made Shotguns. And there are several different ((( CLIPS & DRUMS ))) that hold different amounts of ammo made for SAIGA Shotguns. Our SAIGA`Shotguns have performed extremely well on everything we have ever tried them on. ken __________________ THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS NOT FREE:

July 27, 2017, 10:36 AM	#2
Fishbed77 Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2010 Posts: 4,862	I'm not aware of any clip-fed shotguns on the market today (maybe someone can enlighten me). As far as magazine-fed shotguns go, you will be hard-pressed to find a better option than a VEPR (before they dry up due to the new Molot import ban as a result of Russian sanctions). Saigas are great as well, but new ones have dried up due to these same sanctions (that were applied earlier to Kalashnikov Concern).

July 27, 2017, 12:45 PM	#3
Model12Win Junior member Join Date: October 20, 2012 Posts: 5,854	I know of no clip fed shotguns. There are some that take a detachable box MAGAZINE, but no clips.

July 27, 2017, 01:11 PM	#5
jaguarxk120 Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,620	AA12

July 28, 2017, 03:56 AM	#7
armoredman Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,299	What about that oddball MKA 1919, the AR lookalike?

July 28, 2017, 06:46 AM	#9
wild cat mccane Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 3,627	You just missed a $200 rebate from on the VEPR12. DDI also makes a DDI12 box fed that is probably okay. One comment from when I was just seconds away from the VEPR12 myself, someone commented that when the capacity goes high, these gun become large. eg, the magazine becomes as long as the gun/super heavy/etc. Someone also pointed out to me there are semi auto shotguns in rifle configurations (Mossberg 930 JM Pro) that stay slim but hold 10+rnds.

July 29, 2017, 04:32 PM	#12
wild cat mccane Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 3,627	I heard the DDI12 was okay. But if you've read mixed reviews, I would tend to believe those. Given the VEPR was 850 minus 200 mail in-I don't believe these guns have to be super expensive. Plus, given the AK layout (non smooth-crap pocking you everywhere on the receiver), I personally wouldn't go crazy on them. Meh.