FN SLP Shotgun`

**amac** · 09-12-10, 13:41

I am thinking of purchasing a shotgun for home defense and 3gun comps. Anyone have or know about the FN SLP? I am looking for some firsthand insight on the operation of the shotgun. Good, reliable, solid action, etc. Thanks

**wahoo95** · 09-12-10, 17:00

Great shotgun!

**Singlestack Wonder** · 09-12-10, 17:37

After owning Remingtons and Bennelli's, the FN SLP has been the best of the bunch.

**JmacAr** · 09-12-10, 19:46

They are popular in 3gun.

**amac** · 09-12-10, 20:16

thanks for the replies. think i may give it a try.

**jaxman7** · 09-12-10, 20:19

Amac,

Hey bud. If you are going to the three gun with us this weekend Fishingfool runs one and I am sure he wouldn't mind you checking it out.

-Jax

**amac** · 09-13-10, 20:47

Cool. I still don't have a shotty for this. I saw one over the weekend and it looked sweet. Then saw one on the EE. Very tempting.

**FishingFool** · 09-13-10, 22:09

If it fits your LOP and you like the sight picture its a great out of the box 3 gun shotgun. I love mine but there are some things to keep in mind.

there is no easy way to shorten LOP. there is a recoil rod thingy in the stock that dictates its length.

although its well balanced, since it has a straight wall barrel its pretty heavy compared to a vent rib.

the folding rear sights are great when you need to make slug shots. The canitlever scope mount is a love/hate thing. when the rear sight is folded down it acts like a big rear U sight which can be good or bad depending on the situation.

Aftermarket parts are limited.

Its touted as the fastest cycling shotgun and I believe it. Its just fast.

**amac** · 09-14-10, 07:35

It was heavy, now that you mention it. The 22" barrell is what I looked at. I think it holds 7+1. The front had fiber optic, which was nice. I didn't know what to think of the rear U. May take getting used to. I was looking at out-of-the-box functionality. The standard stock was comfortable - reminded me of my duck gun. But, for tactical stuff, I'd prefer the pistol grip. Are there any aftermarket stocks for the FN?