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Tactical Shotgun: Survival, Mossberg, Benelli, Slings

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Published: December 15, 2006

A tactical shotgun is a shotgun suitable for combat. For many, these weapons have meant the difference between survival and death. 

Throughout the years, models have become increasingly advanced as companies have developed high-tech methods and techniques in the manufacturing process. A variety of tactical shotguns exist, each with different features. 

Mossberg is a company known for producing a variety of quality tactical shotgun models.  For example, the Mossberg 500 is a “manually operated (pump action) smoothbore gun.”  It contains components—including the receiver—made from durable aluminum alloys.  One can choose the sight style from rifle, ghost ring or hunting style options. The ability to interchange barrels without using cumbersome tools is a convenient feature of this model.

The Benelli M2 is another model of tactical shotgun. This particular model belongs to the semi-automatic line. In addition to being relatively lightweight and durable (convenient features during long and arduous treks), this model also shoots about as “comfortably” as a shotgun can. That’s because manufacturers incorporate what is called a “ComforTech recoil system.”  This system “reduces felt recoil by up to 48 percent,” meaning that after firing, the shooter can return to focusing on the target in a shorter amount of time. 

The Benelli M2 model was manufactured in an interesting way. In order to help increase accuracy, developers cryogenically froze the barrel and chokes of the M2 to temperatures nearing negative 300 degrees Fahrenheit. This process “changes the bore surface at the molecular level, making it more uniform and relieving stresses in the steel.” This translates to a “denser and more uniform pattern” capable of increasing target accuracy.

Companies offer consumers the option of purchasing a variety of accessories along with the actual shotgun. Some of the more practical accessories include tactical shotgun slings.  These days, such slings utilize high tech materials such as heat-resistant nylon fabrics, which improve durability. For some shotgun users, a sling is an ideal option since it facilities carrying the weapon over long distances. 

Many modern slings are much more effective in actually securing the shotgun, reducing its mobility while the carrier is in motion. One of the most important uses of the sling is that it helps prevent “liability risks and lost guns.” The good news: most modern slings will accommodate a variety of riffle or shotgun models, minimizing the need to purchase multiple versions for different weapons. 

The tactical shotgun industry continues to develop more advanced, accurate models.  Users should have no problem finding one suiting his or her needs.


Sources:
M2 Field & M1 Field. 2006. Benelli USA. 10 Dec 2006                        <http://www.benelliusa.com/firearms/m2m1.tpl> ;.
The Mossberg 500 family of tactical shotguns. 2006. O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc. 10 Dec         2006 <http://thearmedcitizen.com/gunpages/mossberg.h tm>.
930 Autoloader. 2006. O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc. 10 Dec 2006                    <http://www.mossberg.com/products/default.asp?i d=10&section=products>.
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