Dragline45
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So in my other thread asking opinions on semi-auto defensive shotguns under $1000 this was posted, which I don't buy. Hoping someone more knowledgeable could clear this up and confirm or deny this. Basically the claims are that since a gas operated shotgun uses the gasses from the round just fired, that means the shot coming out of the barrel will have less power or velocity as a result compared to a pump, single shot, or recoil operated shotgun.
That being said a thing I have seen and have shown others many times is take metal 5 gallon buckes and heavy field loads with a Remington 1100 and Browning A5 at 25/30 yards . The 1100 will rock it back and forth maby knock it over while the A5 send it flipping end over end . Its a trade off there is still plenty of energy left on the recieving end but you lose alot for that smooth firing weapon . The A5 will recoil like a pump gun while the 1100 gives you a fast follow up .
No you are wrong . The A5 is recoil operated the 1100 is gas . The A5 hits nearly as hard as a pump or single barrel . The 1100 bleeds of gas , thats why dove hunters prefer them for long shooting days less recoil and a little loss of power is not a bad trade off for felt recoil . If you do not have a A5 try it with a non simi shot gun instead of saying you dont buy that . Any one that has hunted with both can tell the differance . 2 of the same movable targets and same ammo. Genarations of hunters and the reaction of moving targets say the A5 action puts more power down range than the 1100
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