Ok, an update. First of all, nonbox, yes, this is the standard Police model. I would never buy an abortion like that "
tactical" model. ick.
Anyway, yes, theshotgun came last night. Took me about 15 minutes to get all the styrofoam off, as the box lining was disintegrating and filling every crevice inside the shotgun...nice. I will say this, breakdown is much more simple than that of the Mossberg that I also have...not that it's hard.
First impressions are great, except one little thing. One of the screws that hold the rear sight blade on was missing.
I'll look tonight to see if the little screws that fill the scope mount holes will fit. If not I'll have to order something and make something to hold the sight on in the mean time.
The chokes extend past the muzzle about 1/4" and are knurled. This is exactly what I wanted. There are sling swivels at both ends.
I performed a few tests last night with it, from Dave McC and Col. Cooper. There was exactly one finger's width between my thumb and nose (Dave's LOP test) and I could easily hold the shotgun, fully loaded, at arm's length with one hand for a minute. (upright) I can't believe how light this gun is, even fully loaded. This is going to be fun!
Mod Justin and I both noticed one thing about the gun. There is an absence of the stereotypical clanking and noise associated with pump shotguns. Sounds tight and more like an auto rifle. I kinda like it myself. Also, the gun requires you to close the bolt with some authority. If you just run the slide forward like a priss, the bolt won't close. This will probable loosen up with some use, but it definitely encourages proper (non-babied) operation.
More later.
