JMHO---------stuff below-------verify as correct yourself and judge as correct for yourselves!
Last couple weeks have been doing some pretty extensive testing of a multitude of weapons to come up with (what I consider in my situation)------the best HD weapon.
Sorry--------because of photobucket anymore(PITA)and not the bread type-----------pics(well,you will just have to imagine)
One thing I did prior(was find out the facts before making any modifications to any weapon)in the legal sense)will explain further down below later.
So, I tried AR's/Handguns/Rifles/Shotguns etc.
I used Hams/water jugs/wood planks/wet/dry newspaper/beef bones truth box/doors,metal and wood/even couple old trees nearing life's end.(Truth Box didn't last long)
After everything said and done---------------------after all the fancy hoopla-------------what was the "one" ??????????????
Well, let's just say--------------Uncle Joe was right---------------Buy a Shotgun
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A 31.5" (18.75" barreled)double barrel 12ga 3" chamber side by side.(two trigger)
This combined with one chamber loaded with the Remington Magnum 41 pellet #4 Buck and the other barrel loaded with Remington Magnum 15 pellet 00 Buck------------capable without words.
Any of you guys making changes to your shotguns be (careful)---------from all the calls made to powers to be and so on-------here are a few things I came up with.
#1------------though the shotgun deal says(at least 18")FROM THE MANF.------one that has the barrel modified----it must be 18.5" min.
#2------------That barrel after being shortened to at least 18.5999999 must have a front sight on it.
#3------------the stock,be very careful about just cutting it down(say so that the guns OAL is 26" min) THE GUN MUST BE ABLE TO BE SHOULDERED AND FIRED BY THAT MANNER. (from the shoulder if it was originally mfg that way)
An example of a proper weapon might be--------------standard Stoeger Uplander that had 26" barrels now with 18.75" barrels(w/front sight) and total OAL length of gun at 31.75" with still having a shoulder able butt stock.
Now--------DO NOT take my words as law(do your own verification for your area/usage)and how the law will apply to you.
Please DO NOT ask me where I got this info because I was asked---(not to mention names to the public)on a public site----though will say---(pretty high up the chain)--------------gotta pursue further yourself if so inclined.
Bottom line-----------------Uncle Joe------was right--------------when all said and done---------------make mine a double!
God Bless
ps-------------another thing to consider----is God forbid that weapon ever had to be used for HD (Hope not)
Using a recommended weapon from our VP compared to a AR/Mini 14/M1A /high powered semi handgun etc.-------------can't hurt also with any type legal defense. Just my 2 cents! as also with the words from Uncle Joe-----(loaded with buckshot)can't be bad in that arena too!