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I personally like 2 triggers in a Holy crap double gun. I backed up with a 45-70 2 trigger double. It's easy to squeeze off the front trigger and slide back and positioned for a follow up by the time you're back on target. JMHOQuote:
Originally Posted by Drillbit
Hmm. I've never really tried one with 2 triggers so that's interesting.Quote:
Originally Posted by Foxton Gundogs
I just figured one trigger would be one less thing to think about, when you have to act fast.
When I saw a 2008 thread bumped I figures Klassen was back! :)
You can overcome most obstacles (like double triggers) with training. The question is do you want to? And for what reason?Quote:
Originally Posted by Drillbit
If your chosen defense firearm has double triggers and it's the only option you have, then you must train to use them properly. If you have other options with a single trigger, then why not go with what you are used to? Even people experienced with double triggers can mess it up when under even a little stress (like shooting at birds)
While I always have liked the look of SXS firearms with double triggers, I don't own any these days. Over unders with single triggers seem more packable and practical.
It's all what you get used to.Quote:
Originally Posted by Drillbit
As Foxey noted above, I can slam two right on target in less than a second.
Lots of practice.
I own over and unders (yes, with single triggers) for one purpose - shooting birds.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gateholio
Their barrels are far from practical in length for tight situations, and although I do hear what you are suggesting, I sure as hell ain't cutting any of them down.
The double I posted is light, short, and much more packable & practical IMO in these kind of situations.
Cheers,
Nog
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Originally Posted by IronNoggin
Nobody is suggesting to choose a long barrel shotgun for defense. You can get single trigger O/U shotguns with short barrels. I've seen them as short as 12" but 20" seems more common. My shorty O/U has 16.5" barrels and fiber optic sights like you would find on a handgun. It's about as light, packable and practical as they come. Due to the excellent and day/night visible sight it's very fast to get on target, too.
"My shorty O/U has 16.5" barrels and fiber optic sights"
Nice, does it happen to fold in half ?
Marstar shows a new folding pumper, 20" tubes fold to 25" long
It doesn’t fold in half but you can pull the barrels off in about 2 seconds.Quote:
Originally Posted by high horse Hal
Do you have a link to the Marstsr shotgun ?
"My shorty O/U has 16.5" barrels and fiber optic sights"
what is your shorty o/u? Sounds interesting.
it's a Ricol, made in Turkey and imported by Corwin Arms a few years ago. Turkey makes lots of shotguns and many are branded for more commonly known firearm companies.Quote:
Originally Posted by Treed
Mine is a 20g that I use as a truck gun for grouse and it's perfect in that application. They also had 410 and 12 gauge versions. Mine has choke tubes as well. It's good quality, too. Not junky like some of the shotgun imports. I don't use it for defense but it would work well in that application by loading it with a couple of slugs.
A few other places bring similar shotguns in sometimes, here's a review of the Sulun which I think would benefit from a full length butt and a bit longer barrels. But you get the idea about other available options.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJxRASHUIGk