Thread: Some of my Combat Shotguns

The Defender is one of my favourite shotguns for birdscaring...7 - 9s...one vineyard I worked in was bordered by a deep creek gully... if I got the shots right, I could scare the birds nearly all the way up the gully with the echo...!!! I would have discharged over three thousand rounds plus through it so far...and not a hiccup!!!

You own that many shotguns and there's no Benelli in there?!!!'

Originally Posted by Rock river arms hunter

You own that many shotguns and there's no Benelli in there?!!!'

Benellis are my hunting shotguns. I have M1 Super 90s and Novas.

In the vicinity of springs junction!

Originally Posted by 223nut

In the vicinity of springs junction!

yup theyd be up there a chattin an breedin like its goin outta fashion and with the warmer spring comin on theyll be headed for the clubmed McBeans (ellesmere)or club med Avon
down Qe2 / travis estate/avonside way to join the whanau or the glorious grasslands of the lower Avon river.
incidentally was out the lake at one of my favoured spots recently and spooked a mob of 200+geese with an equally large mob of mallards tucked up their jacksies.
Miles too far away to let a shot go ,but not too bloody far to dream of fatman goose a frying in the pan.!
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Originally Posted by 223nut

In the vicinity of springs junction!

I am available to help. Once you have experienced goose hunting over decoys you will be hooked on honk.

+1 on the Hawks, there branded ranger here but exactly the same.. I've got 2, 1 standard and 1 tactical with a fold out stock and saddle. Probably my favorite gun.

M590a1....top that

there is a 1300 pump on trademe now for $650....oh you said sane price....

Miami, I have always wondered why NZ cops are not issued with Riot shotguns but get Glocks instead. I would have thought that a shotgun would be a lot more versatile. It can be used to block and strike looks intimidating and can fire non-lethal rubber bullets and buckshot as well as lead. Can you give us a run down on the pros and cons of pistol versus shotty. Generally people shot by Police here are killed which has prompted the adoption of Tasers as a means of non lethal defence.I used to have a Winchester riot pump for pigs. Even shot two Chamois with it one morning.

Originally Posted by Moa Hunter

Miami, I have always wondered why NZ cops are not issued with Riot shotguns but get Glocks instead. I would have thought that a shotgun would be a lot more versatile. It can be used to block and strike looks intimidating and can fire non-lethal rubber bullets and buckshot as well as lead. Can you give us a run down on the pros and cons of pistol versus shotty. Generally people shot by Police here are killed which has prompted the adoption of Tasers as a means of non lethal defence.I used to have a Winchester riot pump for pigs. Even shot two Chamois with it one morning.

I think you will find that most cars have a shotgun or ar15 or both in the boot, it's not really convenient walking around with a long gun full-time.

Is it really in the best interests of the forum to be discussing the pros and cons of weapons for use against other human beings? A necessary evil they may be, but here is probably not really a place for that discussion

Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

I think you will find that most cars have a shotgun or ar15 or both in the boot, it's not really convenient walking around with a long gun full-time.

Is it really in the best interests of the forum to be discussing the pros and cons of weapons for use against other human beings? A necessary evil they may be, but here is probably not really a place for that discussion

Hi Ryan, The reason I asked the question about Police issue shot guns in the US was because Miami said of his Rem 870 express magnum " … six years as my patrol cars trunk gun... ".
I have rightly or wrongly made the assumption that he served as a police officer and carried a shot gun. Without that statement I would not have raised the question. My question is directed at saving lives not taking them.
I along with many others have been concerned for some time with fatal shootings of offenders by the police when a means of non fatal restraint is many times perhaps more appropriate. Hence the use of Tasers here which have also not been without problems.
Is a shotgun easier to point and use with rubber buckshot for non lethal restraint - shooting legs for example, especially by new officers rather than a Glock pistol. I don't know but suspect it would be. If I saw enough conclusive evidence from overseas I would certainly make a submission to the Minister of Police.

Originally Posted by Moa Hunter

Hi Ryan, The reason I asked the question about Police issue shot guns in the US was because Miami said of his Rem 870 express magnum " … six years as my patrol cars trunk gun... ".
I have rightly or wrongly made the assumption that he served as a police officer and carried a shot gun. Without that statement I would not have raised the question. My question is directed at saving lives not taking them.
I along with many others have been concerned for some time with fatal shootings of offenders by the police when a means of non fatal restraint is many times perhaps more appropriate. Hence the use of Tasers here which have also not been without problems.
Is a shotgun easier to point and use with rubber buckshot for non lethal restraint - shooting legs for example, especially by new officers rather than a Glock pistol. I don't know but suspect it would be. If I saw enough conclusive evidence from overseas I would certainly make a submission to the Minister of Police.

If there was conclusive evidence you wouldn't have to make a submission, there are plenty of far more experienced and knowledgeable people overseeing such things.

Which fatal offender shootings are you talking about in particular?

Originally Posted by Moa Hunter

Hi Ryan, The reason I asked the question about Police issue shot guns in the US was because Miami said of his Rem 870 express magnum " … six years as my patrol cars trunk gun... ".
I have rightly or wrongly made the assumption that he served as a police officer and carried a shot gun. Without that statement I would not have raised the question. My question is directed at saving lives not taking them.
I along with many others have been concerned for some time with fatal shootings of offenders by the police when a means of non fatal restraint is many times perhaps more appropriate. Hence the use of Tasers here which have also not been without problems.
Is a shotgun easier to point and use with rubber buckshot for non lethal restraint - shooting legs for example, especially by new officers rather than a Glock pistol. I don't know but suspect it would be. If I saw enough conclusive evidence from overseas I would certainly make a submission to the Minister of Police.

Wonder if this has ever been trialed. Works for several types of wild animal, why not on crazed meth heads?



Black nets for Miami JBT of course.

well forum is called hunting and SHOOTING so yeah if it involves shooting then it is appropriate?