PGO autoloader

[Skribs]

Not that I'm advocating the PGO shotgun style, but I'm wondering what tube-fed semi-automatic shotguns are capable of being used with a PGO configuration.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but from what I understand some semi-autos use a buffer tube which prevents PGO configuration (more speaking from basic understanding of the AR-15 platform here, if that doesn't apply to shotguns please let me know).

 

[oneounceload]

Most semis have the recoil spring located in the stock so cutting it off isn't feasible; there are one or two that do not (Beretta A400 is one that comes to mind) but I do not believe they make a PGO grip for it

 

[Fred Fuller]

The Remington Model 58, but it's only a 3-shooter... and has been out of production for decades.

The High Standard Supermatic, which was the basis for the HS Model 10A and 10B police shotguns, is one of the most common designs without a bolt return spring and tube in the buttstock. Hasn't been manufactured for a good while now but I still see them for sale used from time to time.

A company named Sage International used to do a PGO conversion of the Remington 1100 they called the Sidewinder. Haven't seen anything from them in a while, don't know if they are still out there or not.

That's all that comes to mind...

 

[Youngster]

The Hatsan semis like the MPA and their mechanical cousins from Fabarm.

Also the Saiga and Molot.

 

[FIVETWOSEVEN]

I've seen a custom 11-87 in a magazine before that had the spring in the forend allow it to have a folding stock and a pistol grip.

 

[VA27]

Benelli M3. They moved the recoil spring out of the butt and into the action so they could put on a folding stock. I think the Charles Daily clones of the Benelli did that also, but a PGO would be something you'd have to rig up yourself.

 

[Skribs]

4-shot converted 1100 with an 11" barrel it is, then.

Not for me, for a character in my book.

Thanks, all. Lots of good suggestions to look through that I would NOT have been able to find without you.

 

[Fred Fuller]

Ahhhh, excellent. I like seeing an author do their homework, and I like to help when I can (just can't get over that librarian thing). Fortunately others try to help too...

http://www.writingexcuses.com/2012/04/22/writing-excuses-7-17-guns-and-fiction/

http://writingpis.wordpress.com/

http://www.meanderingsandmuses.com/2011/09/getting-guns-write-in-crime-fiction-by.html

http://www.fictionmatters.com/2010/03/15/tips-for-writing-about-guns/

How about posting a teaser here, if you don't mind sharing it? THR can claim at least one book*, and one best-selling author**, as a result of work that was ititially shared here on the board...

* http://www.baenebooks.com/p-1472-dead-six.aspx
See http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=207390
and http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=605572

** http://www.amazon.com/Larry-Correia/e/B002D68HL8

 

[Skribs]

Well I didn't get the idea on THR, but I have done a lot of research here (sometimes overtly, sometimes not). I can't post any excerpts from work, and not really sure what excerpt to share on THR, but I can give you the basic premise: a kid is turned into a supersoldier by an alien government. When they're running around on Earth though they have to use similar technology to the natives (aka humans), so a lot of firearms come into play.

I'm familiar with some of Larry's work; his blog has actually been a big help as well.