18.5" or 20"?

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cpuJesse
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18.5" or 20"?

Post by cpuJesse » Sun Jul 22, 2012 4:37 pm

Ok, maybe this has been answered already but I didn't seem to find an exact answer. I am considering getting the 18.5 but if I wanted to use the gun as a dual purpose/survival weapon(in prep for the zombie apocalypse, of course), wouldn't the 20" be better? Thoughts?

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Re: 18.5" or 20"?

Post by cv0lv0g0 » Mon Jul 23, 2012 3:15 am

I would do with an 20 in barrel if you had a full stock, but if you had a folding one 18 in.
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Re: 18.5" or 20"?

Post by bbull311 » Sat Aug 04, 2012 5:15 pm

By going to the 20" you would only gain 1 1/2" on the sight radius if you are using rifle sights or ghost rings (none on a bead), one extra round with a longer mag extension, and VERY minimal gain on velocity. What you are losing is a bit of maneuverability and adding extra weight. My preference would be the 18.5" for HD/EOTW/SHTF but that is me. Everyone has their own ideas and preferences. At some point, you may even consider getting a tax stamp from the ATF for a short barreled shotgun. A 14" barrel would greatly increase your maneuverability and with a 1 round extension you would still have 5 in the magazine. Good luck and have fun.
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Re: 18.5" or 20"?

Post by cpuJesse » Thu Nov 08, 2012 6:13 pm

so I bought the 18.5" from S&J. Which mag extension should I get for that barrel?

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Re: 18.5" or 20"?

Post by cv0lv0g0 » Fri Nov 09, 2012 3:09 am

I have enjoyed my Remington brand +2.
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Re: 18.5" or 20"?

Post by pesty3782 » Fri Nov 09, 2012 2:26 pm

Remington, Choate and Wilson are the ones I have used....All are good.

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