3 Gun... Should I Shoot Tactical Or Open?

[PistolPete]

I'm debating about which division I should get into when I start getting into 3 gun. I have an Infinity Limited gun that I've been using with a Brazos Race gun being built. I also have a JP Rifle being built which is where this question comes into place. The shotgun will be the deciding factor in the equation. I'll most likely build a JP shotgun but am unsure if I should go with an open shotgun or a limited one. I'm leaning towards limited to keep additional extras down such as mag tubes etc. I prob. won't be ordering a shotgun for a little while but want to start thinking of which avenue to persue. If I go with a JP limited shotgun will I be able to upgrade it to open in the future or will I need to buy another shotgun?

Thanks in advance,

Pete

[D.Hayden]

Pete, start with Tactical. I know people that have the exact same rifle barrel-wise, comp wise , one is open, another tactical, the only realy difference is the Open rifle has a side dot, and the tactical rifle has a side sight, or nothing.

There's an art to reloading an Open shotgun (at least to do it well)... there's pieces flying everywhere , or lots of cursing if they don't.

You probably have all the equipment to shoot tactical... you're just going to have to jump in there and try it.

[.40AET]

Hey Pete- I've been dealing with the same questions. Even with an open and limited pistol in hand, my first thoughts have been to go with tactical to start. I have no clue about glass for the rifle, so I bought the 1.5-5 Simmons that's been recommended. I can't get a handle on shooting an open shotgun and I'm not crazy about running around with a hot open gun in a Ghost holster. I'm more inclined to shoot limited before open, but I just don't shoot iron sights very well on a rifle.

Decisions decisions decisions.