The grip does have a Picatinny rail at the front for adding a laser or light, and that is a good idea to do so. The slide grip is longer than need be, and you can remove some of the polymer at the rear of the pump action – if you want to. The stock and slide grip are both made out of black polymer of some sort – so it is built to handle the elements. If I want to fire at longer ranges, then I’ll reach for a rifle of some sort for that job.

But that is not a deal-breaker if you ask me. The 18.5-inch barrel has a fixed modified choke that is non-swappable. I added a dot of red nail polish to the front sight – it was hard to see in bright daylight…the nail polish made all the difference in the world. The front sight is a “rifle” sight – however, there is no rear sight – not a big deal considering the short ranges you might be firing at. This P3 model has a satin nickel finish on the barrel and the receiver – this will really help the gun from rusting when exposed to the elements. It has an 18.5-inch barrel, and overall it is 40-inches in length. The P3 model weighs in at 7-pounds, about what other similar shotguns weigh. Believe it or not, Turkey produces some of the best firearms in the world – at great prices. Today, we’re looking at the G Force Model P3, pump-action 12 Gauge shotgun, that is made in Turkey. One advantage is that many shotguns are still reasonable in price. But regardless of your choice for your primary weapon, I’d recommend a good quality pump-action shotgun be included in your survival arsenal. And, importantly, self-defense loads like 00 buckshot are quite expensive these days. And, let’s not forget, a shotgun is slow to reload. Loaded with slugs, you are probably good to go out to 100-yards or so. As a rule, if you’re using 00 buckshot, for self-defense or when taking game, you are limited to about 25-to 30 yards for your shots. Another disadvantage is the limited range. One disadvantage is that you can’t carry a lot of ammo for it – shotgun shells are bulky and heavy. On the other hand, it has a lot more knock-down power. 22 LR in a pack.Īs to a shotgun as your one and only firearm: Of course, a 12 Gauge kicks a lot – it is hard to control. 22 LR ammo – you can easily carry a couple of 500-round bricks of. 22 LR firearm is that you can carry a lot of ammo on your person if you have to…and even today, you can find some reasonably priced. A chest shot is sure to discourage further attacks. 22 LR firearm, they wouldn’t want to stick around to see what else you might throw their way. No one wants to get shot – ever! Leep in mind that if you were to shoot an attacker with a “mere”. So, I know that in extremis you can take some game – even big game with a meager. 22 LR rifle, and headshots to the deer, and they went down immediately. However, everyone in the valley knew he was feeding himself and his kids by taking deer. He supplemented his food locker, by poaching deer – I don’t support this sort of thing as a rule. Long story short, and I related this before in an article: I had a friend, a school teacher, who wasn’t earning enough money to support himself and his two kids. However, given proper shot placement, you can put an attacker down for the count – even out to 100 yards. 22 LR isn’t ideal for anything except small game hunting. 22LR firearms at reasonable prices – even today, with elevated gun and ammo prices. 22 LR firearm of any type is the best choice for this purpose. Save the nasty e-mails, I’m not saying a. 22 LR-chambered firearm, you can not only defend yourself, but you could do some hunting as well. If a person could afford it, a handgun in. 22 LR rifle of some sort – and I mean a “good” rifle in this caliber. Over the years, and with much training in military, hunting, and survival topics, I’ve come to a different point of view: If a person can only afford one firearm for survival. Then I’d tell these folks to stock up on a variety of different types of ammo, with 00 buckshot being at the top of the list. Of course, a lot depended on where a person lived – in a big city, you probably wouldn’t do much hunting when things got really bad. This way it could be used for home defense, and short-range hunting purposes. If a person didn’t have a lot of money to spend on a firearm, I’d recommend they go with some kind of 12 Gauge shotgun, and preferably a short-barrel model. Needless to say, we all have budgets, like it or not. The first thing I’d ask folks, is was what kind of a budget they were on. Of course, there is no one simple answer to these types of questions. In another life, people used to ask my recommendations on survival gear, especially firearms.

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