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tkkfan · 04-16-2004, 10:08 PM

OK...I can help. First of all pistol grip shotguns are stupid. Very stupid. Secondly, a Remington shotgun is very heavy, it uses all metal parts inside (which is a good thing). A Mossberg 500 is the competition and is much lighter for about the same price. But trust me pistol grips are all for looks. I wanted one too until I shot it.

Also, if you ever go trap shooting, you will want a longer barrelled gun. The short 18-20" barrells dont go very far, and then everyone will laugh at you.

Now, I live in Cali so I cannot get AK's, well not leagally at least. But, SKS are very popular everywhere--and VERY cheap. They are essentially the same thing, just not as rugged of a gun. You can put a scope on it, etc.

Also ammo for the AK/SKS is very cheap. 7.62x39 20 in a box, $2.50 per box. 12Gauge ammo--depending on the shot: Slugs 5 for $4.00, 00 Buckshot 5 for $4.00, 4-8 Shot 20 for about $4.00

I actually have both a rifle and a shotgun and I cannot decide which I like more. The shotgun is easier to clean, was a cheaper gun, and there are less laws here about it. Also ammo is more readily available for shotguns.

Whichever you decide, good luck

04-16-2004, 10:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
tkkfan Insane Location: Flying over your house	OK...I can help. First of all pistol grip shotguns are stupid. Very stupid. Secondly, a Remington shotgun is very heavy, it uses all metal parts inside (which is a good thing). A Mossberg 500 is the competition and is much lighter for about the same price. But trust me pistol grips are all for looks. I wanted one too until I shot it. Also, if you ever go trap shooting, you will want a longer barrelled gun. The short 18-20" barrells dont go very far, and then everyone will laugh at you. Now, I live in Cali so I cannot get AK's, well not leagally at least. But, SKS are very popular everywhere--and VERY cheap. They are essentially the same thing, just not as rugged of a gun. You can put a scope on it, etc. Also ammo for the AK/SKS is very cheap. 7.62x39 20 in a box, $2.50 per box. 12Gauge ammo--depending on the shot: Slugs 5 for $4.00, 00 Buckshot 5 for $4.00, 4-8 Shot 20 for about $4.00 I actually have both a rifle and a shotgun and I cannot decide which I like more. The shotgun is easier to clean, was a cheaper gun, and there are less laws here about it. Also ammo is more readily available for shotguns. Whichever you decide, good luck __________________ I can't believe I ate the whole thing!