mwx40x40 Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 The Blue receiver FN SG's as seen in the shootoffs in 3 Gun Nation shows. They have vent rib barrels with extend knurled chokes. Are these available. Are the VR barrels lighter than the IS models? I don't see anything like this on the FN website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan 45 Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 From one of the FN commercials on 3 Gun Nation, it's the SLP Competition, but I haven't seen anything about this model yet other than on 3GN. The VR barrel is supposedly about 12 oz. lighter than the SLP MkI barrel. I just got a SLP MkI, but if they have the Competition available within the next couple months I'm gonna be sick. The MkI is nice, but the VR barrel provides a better sight picture for everything but slugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carharttfarmer Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 i hope they offer it soon hopefully it wont be as spendy as the patrick fanigan red x3s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokshwn Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 I talked with Larry Houck and they are FN SLP's with SX3 VR Barrels. Hopefully FN will see the need for a variant of the slp with a vr barrel flip up rear sight and a ten round tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken hebert Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Wonder why FN is using a gun made of parts rather than an off the shelf version, because that is the angle they are pushing with the commercial preceding the show. I mean, its not like there is something wrong with a SLP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Bond Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Wonder why FN is using a gun made of parts rather than an off the shelf version, because that is the angle they are pushing with the commercial preceding the show. I mean, its not like there is something wrong with a SLP. Ken when I talked to them at the NRA show it is about getting the parts they need from suppliers. BTW if anyone on this forum wants to produce a pistol grip stock for the FN shotgun and actually produce it rather than just talk about it, FN wants to talk to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken hebert Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Uh, how does shooting a "parts" gun versus running their advertised 3 gun platform (SLP) have anything to to with getting parts from suppliers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Bond Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Uh, how does shooting a "parts" gun versus running their advertised 3 gun platform (SLP) have anything to to with getting parts from suppliers? I only repeated what I was told by a rep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken hebert Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Personally I'd like to see them offered with a 21" and/or a 24" vent rib. But they can keep the blue receiver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astephenson Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Wonder why FN is using a gun made of parts rather than an off the shelf version, because that is the angle they are pushing with the commercial preceding the show. I mean, its not like there is something wrong with a SLP. I wonder if they're trying to stir up interest with the show. Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajg308 Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 I was told at the Ironman that it was nothing more than cosmetic and it would not be available for sale. Something "flashy" for the FN team shooters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwx40x40 Posted November 23, 2010 Author Share Posted November 23, 2010 Heard a rumor this weekend that FN would being doing either 21" or 24" Vent Rib barrels soon. Anybody know if there is any truth to this?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assaulter Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Heard a rumor this weekend that FN would being doing either 21" or 24" Vent Rib barrels soon. Anybody know if there is any truth to this?? You can already get a 24" SX2 barrel. Same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Gaines Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Heard a rumor this weekend that FN would being doing either 21" or 24" Vent Rib barrels soon. Anybody know if there is any truth to this?? You can already get a 24" SX2 barrel. Same thing. thats what I was thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentG Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Its not blue but,,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aheadofthecurve Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Heard a rumor this weekend that FN would being doing either 21" or 24" Vent Rib barrels soon. Anybody know if there is any truth to this?? You can already get a 24" SX2 barrel. Same thing. thats what I was thinking. There is a 24" vent rib available that is stamped FN SLP/ FN SLP MK1...probably same design Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwx40x40 Posted November 24, 2010 Author Share Posted November 24, 2010 Heard a rumor this weekend that FN would being doing either 21" or 24" Vent Rib barrels soon. Anybody know if there is any truth to this?? You can already get a 24" SX2 barrel. Same thing. The 24's listed on the Winchester website are for 3.5" , where can the 3" 24's be found? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assaulter Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Heard a rumor this weekend that FN would being doing either 21" or 24" Vent Rib barrels soon. Anybody know if there is any truth to this?? You can already get a 24" SX2 barrel. Same thing. The 24's listed on the Winchester website are for 3.5" , where can the 3" 24's be found? Gunbroker has a 26" with a 3" chamber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwx40x40 Posted November 24, 2010 Author Share Posted November 24, 2010 Heard a rumor this weekend that FN would being doing either 21" or 24" Vent Rib barrels soon. Anybody know if there is any truth to this?? You can already get a 24" SX2 barrel. Same thing. The 24's listed on the Winchester website are for 3.5" , where can the 3" 24's be found? Gunbroker has a 26" with a 3" chamber. Yes , 26" and 28" are fairly common. Just trying to find the elusive 24" for 3" chamber. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aheadofthecurve Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Heard a rumor this weekend that FN would being doing either 21" or 24" Vent Rib barrels soon. Anybody know if there is any truth to this?? You can already get a 24" SX2 barrel. Same thing. The 24's listed on the Winchester website are for 3.5" , where can the 3" 24's be found? Gunbroker has a 26" with a 3" chamber. Yes , 26" and 28" are fairly common. Just trying to find the elusive 24" for 3" chamber. Thanks To get it you have to call up FN, then they transfer you to the FN SLP guy, who then gives you info on how to order it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwx40x40 Posted November 25, 2010 Author Share Posted November 25, 2010 Thanks Aheadofthecurve. I will call after the holidays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-=VILLAMOR=- Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 Thanks Aheadofthecurve. I will call after the holidays. Please do share the information when you get it. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotm4 Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 I just got a 24" vent rib barrel for my SLP Mk 1, It's a lot better balanced than the 22" cantilever scope mount bbl and it uses Invector Plus choke tubes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mbauer67 Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Personally I'd like to see them offered with a 21" and/or a 24" vent rib. But they can keep the blue receiver. I am with you on that one, they better offer that VR gun in black too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwx40x40 Posted December 9, 2010 Author Share Posted December 9, 2010 Thanks Aheadofthecurve. I will call after the holidays. Please do share the information when you get it. Thanks. Customer Service Rep Bob A. at FN informed me that the 24"VR was in the 2011 line up for FN , but that it may be in the spring before being available. He did not offer up any info on a competition version at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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