Of all the Turkish shotguns out there, Stoeger is about the only current manufacturer I would take a chance on. They have the parts support and aftermarket to make it potentially worthwhile. If something breaks, the parts are there to fix it. If something needs improved, the aftermarket is there with a solution. Plus, with … Continue reading The P3000 Stoeger Should Have Made
Shotgun classes are few and far between around my part of the world. Occasionally the big name guys will get within a day’s drive, but as far a class an hour or two down the road, that just doesn’t happen much. Up until now, my occasional foray into open enrollment instruction was all that was … Continue reading Tactical Shotgun from S7 Tactical
I haven’t made any secret of my preferred approach to a shotgun side saddle being a Vang shell card and some industrial strength velcro slapped on the side of the receiver. (See HERE for a how-to). The one kinda sorta issue with this approach is that Vang shell cards are one size fits all. They … Continue reading A little less Vang…
Somewhere around 2012, Federal introduced a #1 buckshot option in their Tactical product line. It used Federal’s game changing Flite Control wad to deliver acceptably tight patterns out to 20-25 yards with what is often considered the "optimal" pellet size for defensive use of the shotgun. LE132 1B is loaded with 15 copper plated pellets. … Continue reading Goldilocks is Dead: Federal’s LE132 1B (#1 Buckshot Flite Control)
This is a repost from my old blog. One of the more popular post on the blog is THIS ONE, about pattern testing #4 buckshot. I figured I would revisit, and keep the series going. Current leader is Hornady’s #4 buckshot load with the Versa-Tite wad, so it is back to defend its title. This … Continue reading Hornady Varmint Express 4-Buck
The journey of learning should never end. The shotgun doesn’t get the same level of attention as pistols or rifles, but there is still quite a bit of available training out there. I have compiled a list of classes that I would take and that I feel comfortable recommending to other people. So far, there … Continue reading 2022 Defensive Shotgun Course Master List
The shotgun is not the cool gun anymore, but it is a gun that many people still turn to for home defense. The Rangemaster Shotgun Instructor Development Course (IDC) is specifically geared for instructors who are most likely going to be teaching defensive shotgun to private citizens who are using their shotguns for home defense. … Continue reading Rangemaster Shotgun Instructor Development Course AAR
A look at one of the better budget buckshot options available.
Let’s get something out of the way right off the bat. The only compelling reason to use BB (or any other small shot size) in a shotgun intended for defense is that buckshot is not available. It has been a crazy year, and while shotguns are as panic resistant of a firearm as possible, buckshot … Continue reading What About BB?
That Shotgun Blog 