Choice of 2 shotguns to SBS.

[Slimjim]

I have a rem 1100 on Layaway right now, and was planning on SBS'ing it at first, until i saw a Stevens 311 (Yes, the same model that was in Army of Darkness) And was wondering, which one should i buy and SBS, the Stevens needed the wood totally refinished, whereas the rem would require small tweaking to make it run 100 percent in SBS mode. So, which one would you choose? theres nothing like a Semi auto SBS, but then again, the whole "This is my boomstick* appeal the stevens has is there. Help me THR. Also, what mods might i have to do to the 1100 to get it to run, i know enlarged gas port, but anything else? shortened recoil spring?

 

[The Deer Hunter]

If I ever got a S.B.S. I would definitely get a SxS. Just because its so freaking cool

And its a whole lotta Boomstick

 

[waterhouse]

I have no experience with them, but I have heard that cutting the barrel down too short on some 1100s can be bad for reliability. What ever you do, make sure the gun will function after you are done.

 

[Fred Fuller]

Rem 1100? SMALL tweaking to run as an SBS?

You're joking, right?

lpl/nc

 

[Regolith]

Just a question....what does SBS stand for? Short barrel shotgun? Only thing I can think of...

 

[GunTech]

Many semis will have issues if you convert them to SBS. The nice thing about the Benelli is that there's no gass system to worry about.

My 10.5 inch SBS

 

[Slimjim]

Many semis will have issues if you convert them to SBS. The nice thing about the Benelli is that there's no gass system to worry about.

My 10.5 inch SBS

This is why i was almost considering a Auto-5 for this purpose.

 

[PTK]

I was led to believe that A-5s and Rem11s are bad choices for SBSs due to reliability problems.

I personally went with a Stoeger sxs to turn into a SBS.

 

[Slimjim]

I was now considering an 870, just because, everyone builds them into SBS's, and well...They have the most support, and i know its gonna work out right.

 

[GunTech]

How about a Serbu supershorty? It's an AOW, and therefore has a $5 transfer tax.

http://serbu.com/

 

[Slimjim]

How about a Serbu supershorty? It's an AOW, and therefore has a $5 transfer tax.



http://serbu.com/

I considered it, but its too short, and i want a stock.

 

[Quiet]

How about getting a Saiga-12 SBS?

 

[Slimjim]

How about getting a Saiga-12 SBS?

Trying to keep it cheap

 

[Okiecruffler]

I would definately go with a SXS, but a Stoeger or some other modern import. I know they aren't Parkers or Greeners, but I get alittle ill every time I see an American Original 311 cut up.

 

[748]

I would so get the Stevens 311.

 

[mp510]

Trying to keep it cheap

How about doing up a Rossi or H&R single shot- the stamp will cost you twice the price of the gun :embarrassed:

That said, for eas of making I would go with the breakbarrel- in this instance the Stevens SXS. Anyways, a lopped off SXS always has that classic sexyness to it.

 

[Slimjim]

Okie: The stevens is in Bad shape.

I finally found a cheap 870, so im going the pump route.

 

[Okiecruffler]

I like 'em in bad shape, I know where to find the parts. My bed side gun was a 311, 19 inch barrels so not SBS. Found it with bulged barrels. Also just picked up a stray set of 12 ga barrels, pretty nasty looking. Would make a neat set of 12 inch barrels. I'll be in the shed all night.