Is shooting left-handed with a right-handed shotgun a big deal?

February 9th, 2010 by eranio

I asked the question a while ago about the Mossberg 12ga. tactical persuader shotgun and the answers have pretty much got me very excited to purchase one. Now I’m just wondering in your personal opinion, how do you feel about shooting left-handed with a right-handed shotgun? While I have never tried this yet, I don’t believe that the shells will cause any distraction to me as they fly through my line of sight. The main concern is more along the lines of safety, what are the chances of receiving an injury to the face by a shell being ejected from the gun? I will of course be wearing eye protection at the range.. but in the event of a home invasion there isn’t much opportunity to throw on some safety glasses. The safety position on this particular gun is on the top so it operates the same for right and left-handed shooters.

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Poll: What do you think is the best shotgun ever made?

January 17th, 2010 by eranio

of course there is ambiguity. It’s personal opinion.

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What is the best used shotgun to buy for trapshooting (under $500)?

December 15th, 2009 by eranio

I know there is a lot of personal opinion involved, but what is the best used shotgun to buy for trapshooting?

I took my home defense shotgun (short barrel, Turkish, Escort model 12gauge) out and it was loads of fun, but my roommate recently bought a Benelli Nova, and it was a world of difference.

I really like the fact his shotgun is long. I am only shooting trap, so I don’t think I will need a double barrel, although I may consider duck hunting.

I would also prefer to buy American if I could, no particular reason, I just like buying American.
I also do not care if it is semi-auto or pump.

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