I took the Crusader tactical shotgun course last fall and I discovered a couple things about some of the accessories that I always thought were stupid: Much to my surprise, some actually make a lot of sense.
I found out why you have to change the foregrip; the stock ones cover the chamber and interfere with tactical reloads.
Shooting one 3" magnum slug doesn't really require any recoil pads or compensating stocks. Shooting 20+ 3" magnum slugs makes you want something cushy really, really, bad.
A heat shield isn't at all necessary, but it sure does a good job of protecting the barrel when you are smacking against target stands.
Pistol grips allow for excellent one-handed control of the shotgun when performing tactical reloads.
When the instructor tells you to put 2 in each target and there are four targets, you suddenly wish you had an extended tube and side-saddle.
Around hour three of the course you realize that a sling would have been a really good purchase.
Tacticool or training tool?
I found out why you have to change the foregrip; the stock ones cover the chamber and interfere with tactical reloads.
Shooting one 3" magnum slug doesn't really require any recoil pads or compensating stocks. Shooting 20+ 3" magnum slugs makes you want something cushy really, really, bad.
A heat shield isn't at all necessary, but it sure does a good job of protecting the barrel when you are smacking against target stands.
Pistol grips allow for excellent one-handed control of the shotgun when performing tactical reloads.
When the instructor tells you to put 2 in each target and there are four targets, you suddenly wish you had an extended tube and side-saddle.
Around hour three of the course you realize that a sling would have been a really good purchase.
Tacticool or training tool?
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