barrel length
10-02-2008, 02:19 PM
#2
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: NC
Posts: 167
RE: barrel length
Patternwise...No. The difference comes into play when you consider "feel" and swing balance. I like the 26. feels good to me and is amazing how much difference2 inches can make when manuevering the gun in and out of the house, trucks, blinds, etc...
10-02-2008, 08:38 PM
#6
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Where the ducks don't come no more
Posts: 4,420
RE: barrel length
ORIGINAL: WaterFowler07
OK cool. I'm going to get an M2, but didn't know what barrel length to get because my gun shop has a 26" in stock. I've always used 28" though, so I wasn't sure. Thanks
OK cool. I'm going to get an M2, but didn't know what barrel length to get because my gun shop has a 26" in stock. I've always used 28" though, so I wasn't sure. Thanks
That is enough of a difference in my opinion to order yourself a 28" barrel. I've personally always shot a 26"... and I can tell a huge difference when shooting a 28" or a 24".... maybe its sight picture... but I tend not to get out far enough in front of birds with a 28" barrel... maybe its all in my head... but even so... its enough of a reason for me.
10-02-2008, 09:11 PM
#7
Fork Horn
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Magnolia, AR
Posts: 200
RE: barrel length
ORIGINAL: deke12ga
Patternwise...No. The difference comes into play when you consider "feel" and swing balance. I like the 26. feels good to me and is amazing how much difference2 inches can make when manuevering the gun in and out of the house, trucks, blinds, etc...
Patternwise...No. The difference comes into play when you consider "feel" and swing balance. I like the 26. feels good to me and is amazing how much difference2 inches can make when manuevering the gun in and out of the house, trucks, blinds, etc...
10-02-2008, 09:47 PM
#9
Fork Horn
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 314
RE: barrel length
If you're used to using a 28" barrel, you prolly want to stick with that length with your new gun. You won't be able to tell any difference in the pattern, but the gun will swing faster. 28" barrel shotguns are what I use because the swing is so gradual. It will also help you stay on line with follow-up shots.
10-04-2008, 04:02 PM
#10
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 19
RE: barrel length
No, I don't think I'll ever need to shoot 3 1/2". People say that I should use them for sea ducks, but they cost too much, and I've always used 3". I've got a supernova as well, so if I felt the need to use 3 1/2", I could. Plus, I can't justify spending the extra 300-400 dollars for something that I can already do, I just want a semi-auto.
