Screwball is correct, it uses the Versaport system they use on the Versamax. It's one of the things that has me interested in it, the system automagically adjusts to everything from light field loads to Brenneke slugs.
Did you hold it out in front of you to shoot or just from the hip? I've seen videos where the guy holds it out in front of him, almost like he would if it had a buttstock (maybe a little further out). I work out on a regular basis and while I'm not (sadly) as strong as I was in my 30's I'm in pretty good shape, so once I get the "feel" for it holding it in a similar fashion *shouldn't* be an issue. At least you can somewhat aim from that firing position.
11C2P '83-'87
Airborne Infantry
F**k China!
I want one of these so bad I can't stand it, but my state has it's own definition of a "sawn off shotgun" and this falls right square into that definition. They are no bueno here.
I fired them from both arm's length and braced against the hip. I used the "push-pull" method for both.
For my use, I'll stick with my SBS's. With a short 12" LOP stock, they are just more easily managed. Others may have different use cases, which is perfectly fine, of course.
Hope that helps.
If I was going to choose a SBS this would be it... I have a Versamax, and despite being a 3.5" chamber gun, eats 100% of whatever it is fed with total reliability. This includes 1 oz target loads all the way up to heavy 3.5" shells/slugs.
This operating mechanism is basically a Benelli rotating bolt actuated by a short-stroke AK-style gas piston, that has self-regulating ports in the chamber. It is self cleaning and TOTALLY superior to the 1100/11-87 system. My brother and I each have Versamax's and have fired thousands of rounds through both of ours.
May I also mention these Versamax/V3 are extremely soft shooting as well, which is not a small issue for a small shotty like this
I always thought the Shockwave-type 'firearms' were ridiculous and stupid. My wife fell in love with a Mossberg 20 ga. variant for some weird reason, and I bought it for her. After playing with it a bit, they are actually pretty effective and easy to hit with. Short story, I ended up with a V3 Tac13, and have to say it's kind of a hoot. I was able to induce a stovepipe one time with Federal bulk light field loads by barely holding onto it, but otherwise has been reliable with everything I've tried in it. And yeah, you punch the things out in front of you like you would a stocked weapon. I have 3 SBS weapons and am surely faster and more effective with them, but the Tac13 has its uses I suppose. At least that's what I keep telling myself, ha.
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Okay, picked it up from my FFL last night and put a couple rounds through it today. The 2 3/4" 00 buck grouped significantly tighter than the 3" magnums. Also, I would highly advocate sticking to 2 3/4" as the 3" were, uh, not friendly to say the least!
My buddy put a few rounds of both types through it also; he is a retired Special Forces SgtMaj, gruff as hell and certainly not a pussy. When he got done he looked at me and said "Damn, those 3-inchers hurt my wrist!" Of course I had to guffaw heartily and play it off with a wise-ass crack about him being a dried-up 66yo geezer, but he noticed how red my knuckles were from the strap. He wryly looked at me and said "I'd say stick to the 2 3/4 inchers, and I bet you agree, don't you?"
What can be added to this and still keep it legal? Pistol grip? Arm brace?
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11C2P '83-'87
Airborne Infantry
F**k China!
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