Topmaul Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Hey guys I'm sitting here watching 3 gun nation and I have a question regarding shotgun extended magazine tubes, A lot of shotguns have magazine tubes extending up to a foot or more past the barrel. My question is if your magazine is that long why not get a longer barrel to at least match the length of the magazine? I run a Saiga 12 and absolutely love it. Please pardon my ignorance when it comes to tube fed shotguns. Thanks John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenDragon64 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I would assume it is due to relative accuracy when dealing with small targets. Longer barrel will require more fine tuning due to the shot staying tighter and not separating as much as a shorter barrel would produce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ak_tech Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Also keeps the weight lower in the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunCat Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Also keeps the weight lower in the front. True Another idea: Lots of us have a 18”-24” barrels from back in the day when you did not run the longer tube. Just a few years ago it was common for more matches limit you to 8+1 in the gun at any time (in Limited or Tac Op class). Seems the “load all you want after the beep” is a relatively newer idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Tischauser Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I run a shorter 21" barrel cause that's what I was told to do when I started. I'm starting to see why a shorter barrel isn't really any better. I just bought a 24, 26, and 30" barrel shotgun. The only disadvantage is weight which makes the gun front heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EkuJustice Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I think a lot of those short barrels are from the 8+1 max days where the barrel and tube were flush with the 21-22 inch barrels. Those who had the guns simply added a longer tube. I personally like the longer barrel and the one thing I don't like the beretta 1301. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zachvu Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 If you were to build a shotgun from the ground up and choose a barrel length for current classes (~14 round tubes) what length would you go with? In my mind, I see getting in and out of ports and small spaces being irrelevant, as the tube is the length that it is. Weight may be an issue with overswing, but how much weight does a barrel really add compared to a loaded tube? Just curious what people think may be the new ideal length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Tischauser Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 (edited) I don't think any one length is really ideal. Short guns look ATAS so that will probably get the vote. Edited February 11, 2014 by Jesse Tischauser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BitchinCamaro Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 (edited) I have the RCI 12+1 on my 24" barrel 930. It's a good thing I don't mind an ugly gun, because it's the albatross of the collection. The mag tube is waaaay past the barrel and the whole shotgun sits at least 4 inches taller than the Mosin next to in the safe. Edited February 11, 2014 by BitchinCamaro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenDragon64 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 My VM has the +9 Nordic extension. It measures at an abominable 55". Try finding a gun case for that, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenDragon64 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 My VM has the +9 Nordic extension. It measures at an abominable 55". Try finding a gun case for that, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaise1 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I run a 21" M2 with a 12rd tube, it just feels better to me than a 24" or longer gun with the same tube, looks weird though. As far as it being too nose heavy when fully loaded, it doesn't stay full very long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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