Combat Shotgun Basics with Clint Smith

Of all the “stopping power” crap … a 12 gauge 00 Buck is about the only one I believe. The couple times our EMT’s rolled on a shotgun call they basically said “hamburger” and not much could be done … even if the hospital wasn’t about 15 minutes away.

My M1S90 holds 8+1 of 2 3/4” shells so it doesn‘t give you high capacity but each of those shells throws 9 pellets. I a HD situation I kinda think of it as 2 shells is halfway a mag from a G-17 (00 buck is .330” in diameter while 9mm is .355”) kinda sorta. Unless I have more than 4 bound and determined (and stupid) a-holes coming down my hallway I feel okay. Now move away from inside HD and that’s where the capacity comes into play … best to have that G-17 (or a friend with an AR) backing it and you up just in case. But when it comes to taking down a single target (or two) at HD/SD distances to me the shotgun is king.
 
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i started watching that video a few days ago, but i had to stop because i couldn't give it the attention it deserved.
There are a couple spots where some good info comes fast.
 
CZfool68 said:
So any experts know what the OD Green gun was the guy with the shades was shooting?
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You talking about this one?
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Beretta 1301 Tactical
 
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Elenaidan said:
Yes ....... and I had a chance to buy two. One green and one black. Decided to pass. What an idiot I am. They have a great reputation.
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I passed on one years ago when they were less tacti-cool with simpler sights. They were a great buy then. From what I recall, the were identical to the earlier recoil operated Benelli's.
Funny thing about the recoil operated Benelli's, they needed the gun to move during recoil to function. If you butted it up against a tree or other solid object, they wouldn't cycle.
 
Running a shotty is a lot of work. Someone once referred to it as a thinking man's gun. Clint makes reference to that. The limited capacity, single round loading, variations in loads, shot size, slugs, etc. you have to think through it's operation. Something about a shotty though. And slugs can be surprisingly accurate. A guy at the range, one day, was shocked when I was patterning off hand head shots on a IDPA target at 50yds with Brenneke's. I did have ghost ring sights on it though. The same rear one the Beretta has, but a different front. IIRC at one 3-Gun match, we were putting slugs through railroad ties.

I usually kept mine cruiser ready. That's -1 in the magazine and empty chamber with a mix of slugs and buck in a side saddle or butt cuff. The thought behind that is it allows you to choose your first round. If you need a slug, grab a slug from the cuff, load it in the magazine, rack the bolt. Then you can load another slug in the magazine if needed or backfill with buck. If you're short on time, just rack the bolt and you have buck. Backfill as needed. Like I said, thinking man's gun.
 
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I like them all. I have found that my taste in firearms and people have become more accommodating the older I have become. There is beauty in all things, if you take the time to look for it.
 
I wonder what percentage the top driver is to take his classes?
1)- Choot better
2)- Enjoy a couple days of Clint-isms.
 
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