Would anyone care to give an opinion on the utility of a 3.5" chambered shotgun for HD? I'm aware that most of the HD/tactical guns are chambered in 3" magnum, but I was wondering how useful the 3.5" shotshells were that role.
I'm aware that 3.5" shotguns can fire 2.75" to 3.5" shotshells, so in that regard they are more flexible (a plus), but if the 'ideal' tactical shotshell is the 3" magnum, then ability to fire 3.5" is nice, but hardly
necessary.
So, opinions on the whole stopping power v. recoil v. penetration v. overpenetration etc etc etc issue would be highly appreciated.
Thanks,
Mike
I'm aware that 3.5" shotguns can fire 2.75" to 3.5" shotshells, so in that regard they are more flexible (a plus), but if the 'ideal' tactical shotshell is the 3" magnum, then ability to fire 3.5" is nice, but hardly
necessary.
So, opinions on the whole stopping power v. recoil v. penetration v. overpenetration etc etc etc issue would be highly appreciated.
Thanks,
Mike