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Since I'm busy with computer issues today...

I'll leave you with this video. Watch closely. The Armorer thinks there is a problem with this particular approach, that is visible in the video. Lemme know what you think I'm talking about - or just your comments altogether!

Castle Denizens - this weapon will be available to play with at the party tonight.

Click here to view the video. If you are coming in dial-up, you probably want to right click and save as.

Hat tip to SangerM for the video!

12 Comments

So, uh...How much for the new weapon? Can I get one this week? Nice piece. What were the differences in loads? Are there examples of the target? Thanks for your good work. Dan Patterson Arrogant Infidel Winston-Salem, NC
 
Two things: a quicker loading system for the magazines would be nice. And, the problem that you are probably referring to: shooting from the hip looks cute on film, but you don't hit anything that you're aiming at when you do it... Have fun with it though.
 
I take it the drum magazine is legal?
 
Except for the hip shooting thing, I'm good with it. And I want one!
 
That'd play he*l in the dove field! :-o It's a shotgun so shooting from the hip is no problem. From the length of the barrel the choke is at least a modified so it will hold pattern out past fifty. If it's intended to shoot buck then it's probably a full and will hold range for a considerable distance past fifty. Other than the fact that it is a shotgun I can't see where your scruples come in John. Spray and pray? With that much firepower in close combat there wouldn't be time for much prayin'! ;-)
 
I see the prob- no bayonet lug! Good eye, John ;) Looks like a good room-clearer. A bit clumsy on the mag change, but it's not a weapon designed for sustained firing (beyond that drum)
 
Like, WOW- that is sooo KEWL! Sanger found a video of someone using one of those "round bullet thingies". OMIGOD! Actually, it is pretty darn cool... Can I play with it later?
 
Yes, of course you can, ZoomieSib. Does anyone besides me not feel a little uncomfortable with the amount of flash *inside* the receiver?
 
Auto loading shotguns have that problem- its a matter of the physics being different from that of a regular rifle or pistol cartridge pushing a solid projectile. A shotgun load doesn't produce the gas-seal you need for an efficient gas operated action... this is why the slide-action shotgun is still in use as a combat weapon- when every other military firearm in the world is auto or semi-auto- it's reliable in function. Auto-loading shotguns are fine for doves but when the chips are down serious shotguns still rely on manual reloading actions... (with a few exceptions). And while the demo flick was impressive in a showy way, any serious guy in that line of business will tell you that the proper tool for the job is a 3rd generation SMG (MP5 for example). Compared to a 12 gauge shotgun, the operator can carry three times the ammo load and maintain accurate burst-fire, with much greater penetration than any shotshell load to boot. The combat shotgun has it's place but the one in the video is in a sense a 'toy'- flashy and fun on the range... that's my humble opinion and with $3 it'll getcha a Starbucks ;)
 
Load 'er up with slugs and it's just the ticket for clearing those annoying Bambis from the tonier gah-dens up in Princeton. "Oh, Reggie, they're at the gardenias again..." "Don't fret, Cissy, the RonCo™ Deer-O-Matic© is readily to hand." [*ties red pseudo-regimental tie around head, slaps a drum into the sanger-banger, kicks open the ornate front door and leaps outside*] "A-DREE-ENNNNNNNN!! I'M COMIN' FOR YOUUUU!!!"
 
cw4billt, It has been a spell since I've had good venison. Mind if I can have some? I don't mind spitting a couple of OO's here and there. Besides the impart a good source of iron and zinc, and tenderizes the meat to boot. What's not to like.
 
Dr. Funk, with that thing loaded with #4 buckshot, you don't have to aim.....