My tactical shotgun...

[GF]

... is not exactly taci-cool.

This is my by-the-bed shotgun. An Intrac Arms ( until today I thought it was a Stoeger shotgun! ) double trigger & hammer 12ga.

20 inch open cylinder barrel, weighs 8 lbs and handles like a old car axle.

I've added that cool shell holder, the squishy slip-on butt pad and the $4 nylon shoulder strap.

Now as soon as I tape a Mag-light to the underside of the barrels I'll have the "tactical shotgun" set up like you see on the magazine covers!

(No... I'm not gonna' tape a light to it. )

GF

 

[mod34]

... is not exactly taci-cool.

This is my by-the-bed shotgun. An Intrac Arms ( until today I thought it was a Stoeger shotgun! ) double trigger & hammer 12ga.

20 inch open cylinder barrel, weighs 8 lbs and handles like a old car axle.

I've added that cool shell holder, the squishy slip-on butt pad and the $4 nylon shoulder strap.

Now as soon as I tape a Mag-light to the underside of the barrels I'll have the "tactical shotgun" set up like you see on the magazine covers!

(No... I'm not gonna' tape a light to it. )

GF

There is something about a SxS that will ALWAYS get people's attention!!

 

[BaldEagle1313]

It has the added advantage of being a club in CQB situations. Lots of steel there - none of that plastic, lightweight stuff.

 

[Brian41]

My buddy leveled a SXS on three thugs carrying a tire iron and chunk of chain when we were 16 and stupid. Stopped them in their tracks and took the fight out of them too.
My first shotgun I bought for myself was a SXS as well after that.

 

[mc5aw]

Every debate I hear on self defense shotguns always devolves into a "SxS shotguns aren't practical because they only hold two shots and are slow to reload." As far as I'm concerned, if you make those two shots count, there shouldn't be much need for many more. If a pair of 12 gauge rounds in close quarters isn't enough, then you're in the wrong fight with the wrong tool.

 

[CW Spook]

Got one outfitted like that in my bedroom closet too, but mine is the hammerless variety. Just picked up a box of 9-pellet 0000 buck for the shell holder on the butt.

 

[Alpo]

... is not exactly taci-cool.

This is my by-the-bed shotgun. An Intrac Arms ( until today I thought it was a Stoeger shotgun! ) double trigger & hammer 12ga.

20 inch open cylinder barrel, weighs 8 lbs and handles like a old car axle.

I've added that cool shell holder, the squishy slip-on butt pad and the $4 nylon shoulder strap.

Now as soon as I tape a Mag-light to the underside of the barrels I'll have the "tactical shotgun" set up like you see on the magazine covers!

(No... I'm not gonna' tape a light to it. )

GF

Go ahead. It really helps. Have you considered a bayonet?

 

[JCS&W]

Ok, I will admit to being bored last winter. I had way too much time on my hands, and an old Stevens SxS that had been cut to 18.5". So, two rails,high viz front sight, some matte black paint, and well a tacticool SxS shotgun. Geez, I have to get a life. BTW, it shoots great.

 

[Grayfox]

Sorta takes the wind outta their sails when they see, not one, but TWO large holes pointed their direction.

 

[GF]

"Go ahead. It really helps. Have you considered a bayonet?"

I have a new hero.

I feel better about myself too.

GF

 

[C Broad Arrow]

I have a Stoeger Coach gun - SxS 12 guage... When you are awoken from a deep sleep by an intruded the simpler the better when it comes to operation!
I have a Winchester slug in the first barrel and 00 Buck in the other.

Sometimes one 12 guage slug can do the job of two shells!

 

[squidsix]

I have an old Baikal coach gun in 20 gauge that I'm confident would win any fight brought to my house. Doubles are FAR more useful in a fight than most folks think. Mine it 6.2 pounds and points like a magic wand.

 

[Doug M.]

I am pretty sure that my replacement shotgun will be another Hans Vang modded Mossberg 590 with a Surefire forend and a sling mount that allows for my VTAC sling, etc. That said, I have been tempted by a SxS. One problem is that I like the ghost ring sights on the Mossberg, and an Aimpoint T1 seems like a good addition for certain scenarios in case my AR is not there; adding those to a SxS seems overdone, at least maybe the Aimpoint.

Big question: why are the doggone barrels so long? I HATE having a barrel over 18", and I have not found a SxS that isn't 20".

 

[perrazi]

that's what they make hacksaws for.

 

[DeadWhiteGoose]

This is my Tac-Shotgun. Mossberg 500/590. I like the look of the SxS but don't like the limited ammo. I really dig the Maverick Tactical O/U though haha

 

[tops]

Alpo.... I really like your gun. When I grow up I want to be a mall ninja and get a gun just like yours. Larry

 

[charlie sherrill]

Double barrels are adequate for most situations, but I prefer the pump guns with a few extra rounds. The sound of a round being jacked into a pump gun does a lot to end a confrontation without a shot even being fired.

 

[chud333]

GF,
Thats a rig that would sure ruin a BG's day if
they we're stupid enough to come calling unannounced.
Hey, it worked pretty good for the good guys at the
OK Corral....

Chuck

 

[doublesharp]

I like the rabbit eared SxS. I haven't shot this S&W riot gun yet but I'm going soon.

 

[A10]

My wife has the Stoeger double I cut down to 18 1/2" on her side of the bed, loaded with low velocity 000 buck. I have the 870 on my side.....