Shortest practical 12 gauge length

[45bthompson]

On my last deployment I picked up a single shot break barrel 12g pistol. It had about a 6" barrel. I stuck it in my kit to use as a last ditch weapon when gunning but really just carried it around cause it looked badass. With 00 buck it would not penetrate an m2 ammo can at 5'. And firing it one handed was one of the stupidest things I did over there.

 

[wally]

The wait is the worst part of the process. I think a lot of people get dissuaded form SBSs, SBRs, etc, because they hear about what a huge PITA it is, when it really isn't

Yes and no. Getting "passport photos", fingerprints, and the LEO sign-off are a PITA any way you cut it, and unless you are in a location with a gun friendly DA, Sheriff, or Police Chief you are pretty much out of luck unless you go though the one time hassle and expense of setting up a Trust or LLC, which has the side benefit of eliminating the need for fingerprints, photos, and LEO sign-off.