Size does matter!!!!

quackquackBOOM

why are stocks for semi auto shotguns and pumps always shorter than double barrel shotguns
this is a question than has bothered every time i look at one as i found it very hard to get somthing to suit me in the end i bought a benelli and got a plastic shim made up,a new bolt and bought the extended but pad
the only explanation i can come up with is to keep the gun down in size

and before i get told i know its a stupid reason to take up a thread

2347

I don't know but maybe it's to reduce the weight of the gun

quackquackBOOM

56 views and only 1 reply nobody else knows either do they?

meathstevie

Maybe and I'm just taking a guess here it's because a good bit of the gun's mechanics in a side by side and an over and under are behind the trigger(s)and therefore you need a bit of extra length on the stock to cover the whole lot. In pump and a semi nearly all the mechanics are placed in front of the trigger and hence you can get away with a shorter stock

2347

That makes sense

quackquackBOOM

But that destroys people with long arms,when i got the gun first the stock was an inch and a quarter away from my shoulder to make it comfortable to shoot

why would a gun need a shorter stock is this to do ease of mounting it for tactical forces if they have vests and other protection on?

Hezz700

Semi autos are generally considered as wildfowlers prefered tool of choice (by most manufactorers) and in light of the fact that it can get bloody cold on the foreshore at 5.30 in the morning the stocks are shorter to accomadate warm bulky clothing.

Hezz

quackquackBOOM

bingo
Thanks HEZZ