Well, I just could not resist. I saw it about a month ago and couldn't get it out of my mind. I'm a "dyed in the wool" semi-auto handgun guy, but MAN, I just had to buy it!
The "IT" is an old cop trade-in, a High Standard K-120 12ga "Riot Gun". What a stout and slick piece of craftsmanship this old 12ga is.
With an 18" barrel and holding 6 rds of 2 3/4 12ga shells, about 38" in length, good looking plain wood and pretty nice bluing still, I was out the door for less that $150 including a box of shells.
I was at the range within hours and put about 15rds of 00 buck and about 10rds of #4 bird shot shells through "thug" targets at 21', 50' and 75'.
The action is slick, smooth and sure and it has rifle sights and has a very good pattern even at 75' with the 00 buck shot. At 75', the full size thug outline caught 7 of a possible 9 pellets of 00 buckshot, mostly in the fuller torso area.
I put a slip-on padded butt on this 'riot gun' just to ease any shoulder bruising. The kick is not bad at all at the shoulder. I even fired a few shells at waist level with a tight grip under my forearm and elbow. No problem at all, very controllable.
Yeah, I'm very pleased with this old cop shotgun. It was definately built to survive rugged use, but it is still a nice looking gun.
This one goes right next to the nightstand. Sleep tight!
The "IT" is an old cop trade-in, a High Standard K-120 12ga "Riot Gun". What a stout and slick piece of craftsmanship this old 12ga is.
With an 18" barrel and holding 6 rds of 2 3/4 12ga shells, about 38" in length, good looking plain wood and pretty nice bluing still, I was out the door for less that $150 including a box of shells.
I was at the range within hours and put about 15rds of 00 buck and about 10rds of #4 bird shot shells through "thug" targets at 21', 50' and 75'.
The action is slick, smooth and sure and it has rifle sights and has a very good pattern even at 75' with the 00 buck shot. At 75', the full size thug outline caught 7 of a possible 9 pellets of 00 buckshot, mostly in the fuller torso area.
I put a slip-on padded butt on this 'riot gun' just to ease any shoulder bruising. The kick is not bad at all at the shoulder. I even fired a few shells at waist level with a tight grip under my forearm and elbow. No problem at all, very controllable.
Yeah, I'm very pleased with this old cop shotgun. It was definately built to survive rugged use, but it is still a nice looking gun.
This one goes right next to the nightstand. Sleep tight!