Originally Posted by badge

My former agency switched from our original 2 3/4 Winchester 00 Buckshot to Winchester reduced recoil version as it reportedly gave better patterns and allowed for faster follow up shots if need be. It never occurred to me that it was done to accommodate smaller coppers although that very well could have been the reason. Few Patrolmen opted to carry the Shotgun anyhow but mine went with me always. I never understood why folks would not take something that could save your Bacon.