Topic: One persons take on Clint Smiths Tac shotgun class.

[Spiff]

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One of Clint Smiths biggest problems with the shotgun is it's limited magazine capacity. I have to agree. While helping with the Ironman this year it was evident that those with traditional shotguns, who were not shooting open class**, had a heck of a time reloading and keeping their time from spiraling away. This is where the Saiga shooters really had an edge using magazines.

**For those of you that don't know, open class shooters can use speed loaders.

[pv74]

I picked this up on Shotgunworld.com

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One of Clint Smiths biggest problems with the shotgun is it's limited magazine capacity. I have to agree. While helping with the Ironman this year it was evident that those with traditional shotguns, who were not shooting open class**, had a heck of a time reloading and keeping their time from spiraling away. This is where the Saiga shooters really had an edge using magazines.

**For those of you that don't know, open class shooters can use speed loaders.

Well...

Lets assume you were trying to kill me....

If I had a 9mm, it would probably take 5 or so rounds to stop you...

If was using 12 gauge 00 buck or a slug, it would probably take only 1 shot.

Shotguns have a better knock down factor...

[Norton1]

Even in combat a shotgun is highly effective due to the knockdown power. When we were on bunker duty we had pump shotguns, and OO buckshot in brass cased shells. My partner Ira hit a VC with a load and the dude died right now. I think he shot him twice - never too dead for another shot.

In the bunker we didn't worry about the capacity of the shotgun. 5 I think and a few guys carried them on patrol. Didn't seem to be a big deal about capacity there either.

Ironman is not combat nor is it home protection. It's a shooting spree!!! And for time - 

I try to never confuse reality and shooting contests. The only crossover is the increased ability to handle the weapon.

[Nomad]

 The Ironman is training for you and your equipment..
 Have learned a lot the years that I was an RO and a
shooter now practice is best..
 The MGM is not real life but a true test of equipment...
 Come join in on the fun.....

[tgibson]

It's only fun if your shooting it....working it and shooting it....not so much.  This is what you feel like after the fist day. 
Adios,
TG