Hello folks,
I am considering buying a 1300 defender and would like some input from those that own or have fired one. Especially anyone who has 500+ rounds through a defender. I plan to shoot the defender in our IDPA clubs shotgun side matches and possibly to keep available for defense purposes. Here are my key concerns:
How many rounds through your defender? Any problems?
How easy is it to take apart for cleaning?
Is there a web resource describing take down?
Does the mag hold 8? I have seen the defender described as an 8 rounder and also as an 8 + 1 capacity? Which is it?
Have you tried the Aguila mini-shells? How did they work?
How effective is the bead and grooved receiver with slugs at 25 yards? 50 yards?
At what distance does 00 buck spread out to the point of being ineffective?
What is the length of pull?
What accerories do you have on your defender?
I know thats a lot of questions, thanks in advance for your input.
Keith
I am considering buying a 1300 defender and would like some input from those that own or have fired one. Especially anyone who has 500+ rounds through a defender. I plan to shoot the defender in our IDPA clubs shotgun side matches and possibly to keep available for defense purposes. Here are my key concerns:
How many rounds through your defender? Any problems?
How easy is it to take apart for cleaning?
Is there a web resource describing take down?
Does the mag hold 8? I have seen the defender described as an 8 rounder and also as an 8 + 1 capacity? Which is it?
Have you tried the Aguila mini-shells? How did they work?
How effective is the bead and grooved receiver with slugs at 25 yards? 50 yards?
At what distance does 00 buck spread out to the point of being ineffective?
What is the length of pull?
What accerories do you have on your defender?
I know thats a lot of questions, thanks in advance for your input.
Keith