Posted on 05/08/2017 8:52:31 AM PDT by marktwain
The BATFE ruling that firearms that are more than 26 inches in length, but are not manufactured to be fired from the shoulder, are neither pistols or shotguns or rifles, but merely “firearms” has resulted in a new type of defensive firearm.
The Remington Tac 14 is now available and has suggested retail price of $443.05. Store prices will likely be in the $400 range.
These type of firearms have been produced by small manufacturers for years. Two years ago, I predicted that the major manufacturers would come on board, if the small manufacturers proved popular.
At that time, I had not considered a Donald Trump Presidency. From the article two years ago:
The usual sequence is that when small manufacturers find a profitable market, large manufactures start production of their own models to take advantage of it. I will be watching to see if Mossberg or other large firms start offering pistol grip 12 gauge firearms of similar configurations.It is an interesting time, and I believe the end result will be reform of federal gun laws, to something far more rational and less burdensome than now exists.
The Trump Presidency has created a more firearms friendly legal environment. Both Mossberg and Remington have come out with this type of legal firearm. These firearm models make a mockery of the entire silly NFA regulatory scheme. From the previous article:
These short guns firing shotgun shells have obvious self defense applications. There is no reason why these guns should be treated any different than ordinary pistols. Functionally, they are either large pistols or small shotguns. Both shotguns and pistols are constitutionally protected by the Heller and McDonald decisions. There is no valid reason for treating these firearms any differently than other shotguns or pistols.
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“Firing a 12 gauge shotgun equipped with a pistol grip is a painful proposition unlike any other, and definitely not one for the faint-of-heart.”
But it _will_ put an enormous grin on your face that won’t go away for hours.
Thirteen rounds with one up the spout (dual tube magazines). (Would have been handy with that pool invasion by the ferals yesterday.)
Winchester version.
circlecity wrote: “I wonder if a 20 gauge might me more functional than a 12 gauge for this type of weapon.”
Service Merchandise sold a 20 gauge in this configuration back in the 80’s calling it a “snake gun”. I do not remember the manufacturer but I do wish I’d bought one. I’m much more a fan of the 20 than the 12.
Isn’t this simply a sawed off shotgun? What is so special? Isn’t it regulated as such?
Buckshot or slug in a 1 3/4" shell. Nearly doubles the capacity.
“Firing a 12 gauge shotgun equipped with a pistol grip is a painful proposition unlike any other, and definitely not one for the faint-of-heart.”
I know a guy who had to do a quick shot in the dark with one on an animal one night. Reflexively he brought the grip up to sight down the barrel and got a nice busted lip for it.
Shop smart - shop S-Mart.
I'd budget in $200.00 and get ready for a Form 4 application just in case.
Haven’t seen a new Snake Charmer in a while.
Rossi makes a single shot 410 youth shotgun that works well for that purpose.
PFL
awww,, now Im yearning to fondle my Rem 870 folder . ..
“But it _will_ put an enormous grin on your face that won’t go away for hours”
It’s the little things that count. +1.
Want one!
what is that?
I always understood that 18 inches was the minimum for a shotgun. Are you sure yours is only 16 inches?
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