Lee Lee
02-14-09, 01:07
Did a ton of research on this forum and many others over the past few weeks regarding this gun. I have searched far and wide over the internet looking for this gun and finally found one at the local gun store. Came home, read the manual cover to cover and broke her down for cleaning and re-lube.
I am now fighting information overload due to all the reading and re-reading of posts. That being said, I could use some help with a few basic questions. Please keep in mind that this gun will be used for home defense, not 3-gun comps, skeet, hunting, etc.
1) Which gas piston should I have installed? The gun comes with both light and heavy gas pistons. I picked up a few boxes of Hornady TAP 00 buck and plan to test those at the range this weekend. Not sure if this qualifies as heavy or light load? But I intend to keep her stacked with premium brand 00 buck to keep the family safe. Would prefer the 2 3/4 variety due to the increased capacity and reduced recoil. Ammo recommendations are appreciated as well.
2) Which choke should I have installed? Gun came with both modified and improved cylinder. Again, for home defense I don't intend on long range shooting and plan to target test at 20 yds with 00 buckshot.
I've owned and respected firearms all my life. Up until recently, I've only owned firearms for hunting. Now that I have a family to protect and the recent rash of burglaries/crime in our area, I've been forced to expand my firearms collection to home defense weapons that include an XD Compact 45 ACP, S&W 38 +P Ladysmith for my wife and now the FN SLP for additional home defense.
Your responses are greatly appreciated.
Lee
I am now fighting information overload due to all the reading and re-reading of posts. That being said, I could use some help with a few basic questions. Please keep in mind that this gun will be used for home defense, not 3-gun comps, skeet, hunting, etc.
1) Which gas piston should I have installed? The gun comes with both light and heavy gas pistons. I picked up a few boxes of Hornady TAP 00 buck and plan to test those at the range this weekend. Not sure if this qualifies as heavy or light load? But I intend to keep her stacked with premium brand 00 buck to keep the family safe. Would prefer the 2 3/4 variety due to the increased capacity and reduced recoil. Ammo recommendations are appreciated as well.
2) Which choke should I have installed? Gun came with both modified and improved cylinder. Again, for home defense I don't intend on long range shooting and plan to target test at 20 yds with 00 buckshot.
I've owned and respected firearms all my life. Up until recently, I've only owned firearms for hunting. Now that I have a family to protect and the recent rash of burglaries/crime in our area, I've been forced to expand my firearms collection to home defense weapons that include an XD Compact 45 ACP, S&W 38 +P Ladysmith for my wife and now the FN SLP for additional home defense.
Your responses are greatly appreciated.
Lee