TargetTerror
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I am thinking of buying a used shotgun for trap and skeet, and looked at the Remington 870 and Mossberg 500 series. I liked the Remmy better except for one thing - the slide release.
The release button is on the left side of the gun in front of the trigger. I can't fathom how one engages the release while in position, as the trigger guard blocks the trigger finger from reaching/engaging the slide release. The Mossberg had the release behind the trigger, on the left, and seemed much more accessible.
I also noticed a lot of other shotguns had the slide release in the same place as the Remmy. Why do manufacturers put the release there? Am I missing something about how to engage the release while in position?
The release button is on the left side of the gun in front of the trigger. I can't fathom how one engages the release while in position, as the trigger guard blocks the trigger finger from reaching/engaging the slide release. The Mossberg had the release behind the trigger, on the left, and seemed much more accessible.
I also noticed a lot of other shotguns had the slide release in the same place as the Remmy. Why do manufacturers put the release there? Am I missing something about how to engage the release while in position?