Non-NFA short-barreled shotguns

[Krugermeier]

Looking at the SKO mini

SKO Mini w/Drum Magazine

A gas powered, fast-feeding, semi-automatic shotgun with a 25 round Drum Magazine.

stdgun.com

The Kalishkanov Komrade

KOMRAD - 12GA Firearm

The Kalashnikov USA™ Komrad™ is a non-NFA item – you can purchase it from your local Federal Firearms Dealer after completing the standard Form 4473.* This compact, 12 gauge semi-automatic, smoothbore firearm is based on the Russian Saiga series. However, it is made here in the United States by...

kalashnikov-usa.com

And the Mossberg Shockwave

590 Shockwave

Features the Shockwave signature bird’s-head grip, uniquely shaped to minimize felt recoil. Also includes the features that have made Mossberg pump-actions the choice for millions worldwide: ambidextrous safety, dual extractors, positive steel-to-steel lockup, twin action bars, and a smooth...

www.mossberg.com

Which one do you choose?

What is the difference between the SKO Shorty & Mini?

SKO Shorty 12ga Semiautomatic Shotgun. 18 7/8" Barrel.

Gas-powered semi-automatic shotgun made in house by Standard!

stdgun.com

 

[NCLivingBrit]

I've got a Turkesium VRF14 and it's an absolute hoot. Even eats birdshot no problem.

 

[Infamous1]

Looking at the SKO mini

SKO Mini w/Drum Magazine

A gas powered, fast-feeding, semi-automatic shotgun with a 25 round Drum Magazine.

stdgun.com

The Kalishkanov Komrade

KOMRAD - 12GA Firearm

The Kalashnikov USA™ Komrad™ is a non-NFA item – you can purchase it from your local Federal Firearms Dealer after completing the standard Form 4473.* This compact, 12 gauge semi-automatic, smoothbore firearm is based on the Russian Saiga series. However, it is made here in the United States by...

kalashnikov-usa.com

And the Mossberg Shockwave

590 Shockwave

Features the Shockwave signature bird’s-head grip, uniquely shaped to minimize felt recoil. Also includes the features that have made Mossberg pump-actions the choice for millions worldwide: ambidextrous safety, dual extractors, positive steel-to-steel lockup, twin action bars, and a smooth...

www.mossberg.com

Which one do you choose?

What is the difference between the SKO Shorty & Mini?

SKO Shorty 12ga Semiautomatic Shotgun. 18 7/8" Barrel.

Gas-powered semi-automatic shotgun made in house by Standard!

stdgun.com

I have a woody for the Remington.....

Remington V3 TAC-13 Black Oxide 12 Gauge 3in Semi Automatic Firearm - 13in

The Remington V3 TAC-13 represents the ultimate in compact personal defense regardless of where your journey takes you. From the comfort of your own home, to the remote wilderness the V3 TAC-13 offers the assurance that no matter what you encounter in the world you will have adequate means to...

www.sportsmans.com

 

[DrScaryGuy]

saw an escort bulltac the other day and i didn't hate it. it was like somebody remade the ks7 with more metal

 

[NCLivingBrit]

saw an escort bulltac the other day and i didn't hate it. it was like somebody remade the ks7 with more metal

And the price is definitely nice.

 

[Warhammer]

Depends on what you want it for. If you want a reliable gun you could trust in a bad situation, get the Mossy. If you just want a toy and don't care if its reliable, get one of the IOQRs (Imports of Questionable Reputation).

 

[Cole_McD]

For me it would be the Shockwave all day. I've been kicking around the idea of picking one up as an easy sbs option for some time now.

I'm just grumpy that I didn't buy one when they were like $250, now they're like 2x the price.

 

[Warhammer]

My Shockwave:

 

[DrScaryGuy]

For me it would be the Shockwave all day. I've been kicking around the idea of picking one up as an easy sbs option for some time now.

I'm just grumpy that I didn't buy one when they were like $250, now they're like 2x the price.

The AOW versions are still cheap, but you gotta put in the year for a $5 transfer stamp. then form 1 it...
Or you could buy a used 500, then form 1 it, buy a 14" barrel, and all the associated hardware for the conversion (and mossberg doesn't like selling that)

 

[Ikarus1]

We shoot farm rats with a shocky nearly every week. Its a great tractor gun

 

[Ikarus1]

 

[Mr. Bggs]

Looking at the SKO mini

SKO Mini w/Drum Magazine

A gas powered, fast-feeding, semi-automatic shotgun with a 25 round Drum Magazine.

stdgun.com

The Kalishkanov Komrade

KOMRAD - 12GA Firearm

The Kalashnikov USA™ Komrad™ is a non-NFA item – you can purchase it from your local Federal Firearms Dealer after completing the standard Form 4473.* This compact, 12 gauge semi-automatic, smoothbore firearm is based on the Russian Saiga series. However, it is made here in the United States by...

kalashnikov-usa.com

And the Mossberg Shockwave

590 Shockwave

Features the Shockwave signature bird’s-head grip, uniquely shaped to minimize felt recoil. Also includes the features that have made Mossberg pump-actions the choice for millions worldwide: ambidextrous safety, dual extractors, positive steel-to-steel lockup, twin action bars, and a smooth...

www.mossberg.com

Which one do you choose?

What is the difference between the SKO Shorty & Mini?

SKO Shorty 12ga Semiautomatic Shotgun. 18 7/8" Barrel.

Gas-powered semi-automatic shotgun made in house by Standard!

stdgun.com

Looks like a shorter barrel. This is still one of my favorite ad videos

 

[BigWaylon]

It just needs to be said…

There’s no such thing as a non-NFA short-barreled shotgun. There are non-NFA firearms that shoot shotshells, but they’re not, by definition, shotguns. ETA: They transfer as Other Firearms on a 4473, not Long Guns. 🤓

That being said…this is the way to go:



15+1 rounds of .410 in an AR platform. Barrel was just over 12” to keep it at least 26” OAL (ETA: has to be measured with brace removed). That’s not mine, but it was the pic that might’ve caused me to build my own. 😎

 

[BigWaylon]

I also have a Mossberg AOW. It’s a Shockwave before they were called Shockwaves. The $5 red stamp allows me to swap to whatever non-stock grip I want and not worry if it measures <26” overall.