A "tactical" shotgun and regular shotgun must have differences. What are the main differences? Barrel length or what? Can you get tactical shotguns with 20+ inch barrels?

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I’m thinking of buying a shotgun for recreational/defense purposes, but I’m not crazy about the typical black and synthetic look most tactical shotguns have. I do like the silver appearance of the marine mag though. If you own a Marine Magnum or have shot one, please give me your thoughts and whether you would recommend one. Can it fire 2 3/4" and 3" shells only, or can it fire 3.5" super magnum shells as well? I don’t live on a boat but I do live right by the ocean if that makes any difference. Thanks in advance for all your comments.

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I just acquired this crazy shotgun in a firearms lot I purchased from an estate. It is a double side-by-side barrel 10ga shorty.

It is not a tactical gun, or chopped up ghetto-gage… this is a very "old school" wood tailed pistol grip, engraved, double trigger shotgun. About 19" in TOTAL length. This is also the only double trigger shotgun I’ve ever seen that will fire both triggers at the same time.

So… the thing is, there is a small "lump" in one of the barrels near the breach. Not big… just able to tell its there. Being that it is not only a 10ga, but a shorty double barrel, I know this thing would be a BEAST to fire… and I am itching to shoot it.

Is "any" form of barrel bulge "too much" to be safe?

This gun is so beautiful… I will certainly keep it as a "wall hanger"… but would it be safe to still fire?

I own 37 guns… but am by no means an expert, nor gunsmith… What do you think?
No it’s does not have Damascus barrels… and I do not plan on using this as a regular shooting gun, But it’s a TANK, and would really like to fire it before leaving it for display.
Just to add… the "lump" is external… like a pressure bulge… not inward like a dent.
I’m a big dude… I am not concerned about the power, or holding it… I am sure I am firm enough of a shot to handle it… just don;t want it to blow out a barrel directly next to my wrist, as thats where the bulge is while holding in a shooting stance.
Wow… the legal eagle is floating about. I misused the word TOTAL. The legal limit is 18-3/4" barrel length… the barrel is 19" long, not the entire gun. I have purchased tactical shotguns that are of equal length… the gun IS legal.

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what are some good tactical shotguns and should i go with a 20 or a 12ga and was wondering if i was to put a folding butt stock on my hunting rifle could i still use it for hunting

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I’ve lost to people my level with weapons I don’t have the option to buy on my inventory screen. I started yesterday, I’m level 10. These items include tactical shotguns, 9mm Semis, and AKs. How do I get these?
They rarely have more people than me – and if they do it’s not by much. I have 12 people.

I’ll do some "special jobs" and see what happens for me.

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Well i mainly go out hunting for deer and grouse
Im looking for a 20 gauge and ive seen some tactical shotguns but i dont really know if i can use them for hunting?
So what is a good gun that is under 0 preferably?
Thanks

Also what do you think i could get for a .410 that is about 3 years old and maybe used maybe 10 days out of a year?
Its a Mossberg i think pump nothing wrong with it my brother just thinks its to wimpy and he wants a 12 gauge

http://www.ableammo.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=100842

Do you think this is a good one?

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ok just called the Cabelas in Hamburg, PA – the person at the firearms dept. said hes pretty sure u can buy any shotgun at 18, but he said the Mossberg JIC he thinks u have to be 21+, anyone know?
for the ppl saying that they refused because of me, thats not it at all, i live down the road from the store i went in talking about other guns and chatting with the employees – but when i was talking about pistols and tac. shotguns they the age limits were 21+ for pistols and 21+ for tactical shotguns. i didnt know about the shot guns – i said hmm ill have to look into that (hence why im on here) but no they where showing me rifles to not just shot guns so.. hope that clears up the "you probally looked like a ghetto monkey.

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What’s the best Shotgun for deer hunting? I like tactical shotguns.
I would hunt with my rifle, if the state of Indiana would let people hunt with them.

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i always thought it was 18+ for anything but pistols etc, but today i was told its 21+ for tactical shotguns. also whats the def. of a "Tactical Shotgun"? so theres 2 Q where does it say 21 exactlly and the def. thank you ^_^

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I am not new to guns, but new to tactical shotguns. I want to buy a mossberg pump and build it the way I want, but would like to save money by buying a pistol grip with no stock and installing an aftermarket stock later. I want to know if I have to replace the pistol grip when buying a stock for the gun, or will the new stock install onto the existing pistol grip?

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Hey hows it going, I know i can legally own shotguns and rifles in my county does any one know if that also covers tactical shotguns such as the mossberg 500 cruiser?
can i have a serious answer
Im located in Westchester. I googled nys guns laws and i got a whole sheet of info explaining where you can have what kind of gun and it said its legal to own a shotgun or rifle without licence or permit. but thats the most detail it goes into on that specif matter didnt say anyhting about length and things like that. I was just curious because ther model im looking at has .45 grip no stock which looks like it cut the length considerably. I suppose i can find the closet store near me and just go ask people who HAVE to know lol

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