Shoulder Killer

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I used to own a 12 guage American Arms over/under. Was a very nice shotgun in all respects but one. I bought the thing used from an extremely reliable dealer. After duck hunting with it a few times I was most unpleasantly surprised as I drew down on a mallard...pulled the trigger...and both the barrels fired at the same time. Knocked me on my a$$. I thought it was very odd and perhaps it was something I did with my hand as there were two triggers and possibly I hit them both in rapid order...lol. Anyways, the next time I go hunting and it happens again...nearly busted my shoulder this time (2 twelve gauges goin off at the same time don't feel good). I look at the gun and there is a tiny gap between the stock and the breach like the super pressure of both barrels firing actually pried open the gun a bit. So, now I'm envisioning it happening yet again only this time breaking the breach and taking off the better part of my head from the explosion. I sold it back to the same dealer and told him about the problem...he wasn't very forthcoming about it but I got all my money back.

What could cause this?
 
Worn sears. Not uncommon with older, cheaper doubles of both kinds. Read Elmer Keith's story about it happening on a Cape Buff hunt with a 500 Bosworth.

Since those AAs were made in Spain, parts and warranty are kinda iffy.
 
That happens. My ruger red label would do it occasionally after years of skeet shooting abuse. A good smith can fix it.
 
Is it bad to fire both barrels at the same time? I did a few days ago with birdshot with an old rossi 12 gauge side by side.. It didn't kick as bad as I thought it would.
 
Is it bad to fire both barrels? Yes if it's unintentional. I imagine the loads used would affect recoil considerably. And if you were hunting and your aim was good you'd have a confirmed kill and probably not much else.
 
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