(Legally)Chopped Shotguns

[Rukus]

I've been thinking of purchasing a single shot .410 and cutting the barrel down to 18.5" and chopping it down to a 27" OAL. I realize it would remove the choke leaving a cylinder bore but thats fine by me.

Intended use will be: "desert fun". Anybody have something similar? If so please post pics. Any reason not to use a .410 besides cost? I don't want a wrist breaker.

Something similar to this

[BigDogatPlay]

Reload... it'll cost a lot less in .410. Particularly if it's just for fun and plinking.

[WDE91]

Im thinking 20 gauge might be more practical

Remington 870 18.5" barrel with a birdhead grip

[Rukus]

Im thinking 20 gauge might be more practical

Remington 870 18.5" barrel with a birdhead grip

An H&R would set me back about $150 new OTD.

[WDE91]

Very true the economics of a single shot

but at the same time the 870 can be converted back into home defense role or into a hunting role

once you cut the H&R its life is pretty much sealed

[plumbum]

I vote for 20 gauge too, and believe me, I love my .410's.

With a 22" bbl on an H&R, the Choate pistol grip would keep it legal, but I haven't heard good things about the ergonomics.

[hcbr]

20 Gauge 870 with a 18.5 probably be easier, as I agree with some of the folks that suggest that!

[Vintovka1891]

I cut down an old single-barrel 12 gauge to 18.25" but left the stock as is. It is extremely handy and compact when broken down for transport. Very reliable and fun to shoot.

[BajaJames83]

I'd get the 20ga 870. More use