"Tactical" Shotgun Chokes

[dvlsadvc8]

I just got a Benelli Supernova, and was looking some items to mod. One of the items that came up during my research was a "tactical" choke tube.

This caught my attention... Aren't choke tubes used to improve range and pattern for hunting/sport shooting? Why "tactical"? I see the jagged edges, but aside from that, not sure of its benefits. Also, most shotguns will probably hit its mark within 25 yards, and quite honestly, I don't think any part my home is beyond 25 yards.

Anyone out there have a choke tube on your tactical shotgun? I have to admit, looks pretty intimidating.

[NeenachGuy]

[lawhite92]

If it is the one I am thinking off, you can use the jagged edge as a jabbing weapon, a Window breaker and the choke locks onto a door so you can breach a door with it

[wjc]

Are yousure the choke tube you are referring to isn't used for "door breaching"? the jagged edges are meant to get a purchase on the wood.

Does it look like this?

[dvlsadvc8]

Yes, that's the exact same one I was looking at for my supernova.

[BigDogatPlay]

Unless you are planning on knocking wooden doors off their hinges with frangible slugs as part of an entry team as .mil or LEO, I think there is not much value add aside from the obvious tacticool factor.

Spend the money on ammo and training.

[Sicarius]

It is for door breaching which is tactical I guess... Hardly anything any of us will really find necessary other than looking menacing... For HD, IC is a good place to start. Every shotgun performs differently so go to a patterning board and give it a try. IC is also slug friendly if you are considering carrying those too on a side saddle. You don't want to go past modified for slugs.
Kevin

[Mesa Tactical]

This is a true "tactical choke:"



Not recommended for home use.

[wjc]

Unless you are planning on knocking wooden doors off their hinges with frangible slugs as part of an entry team as .mil or LEO, I think there is not much value add aside from the obvious tacticool factor.

Spend the money on ammo and training.

yeah, I'd agree with this.

You *really* don't even need the breaching choke...it just makes the shots more precise.

[BigDogatPlay]

yeah, I'd agree with this.

You *really* don't even need the breaching choke...it just makes the shots more precise.

Most of the ones I've seen are choked either Cylinder or Improved Cylinder, just like most short barreled fighting shotguns are. Unless it's choked Modified or greater I'm wondering how much more precise it's going to be.

Not trying to be contrary, just wanting to understand your statement better.

[dvlsadvc8]

Well, I don't planned on breaching anything, really... I agree with getting more ammo and practice with the money saved. I have to admit, it does look menacing 😁

[aippi]

The pictured Remington Tactical Choke, or as we call it in my shop "Tactical Rem Joke" is not a breeching attachment. It is simply an extended cyl bore choke with silly holes in it and they do the teeth mess to get the Tacti-fool crowd to buy these. It does nothing but add 1.5" of length to your weapon and it results in horrible patterns with buck shot and slug wobbel out of it.

Remington claims it helps reduce recoil and muzzle flip. Anyone want to comment on that just jump in.

[greent]

The pictured Remington Tactical Choke, or as we call it in my shop "Tactical Rem Joke" is not a breeching attachment. It is simply an extended cyl bore choke with silly holes in it and they do the teeth mess to get the Tacti-fool crowd to buy these. It does nothing but add 1.5" of length to your weapon and it results in horrible patterns with buck shot and slug wobbel out of it.

Remington claims it helps reduce recoil and muzzle flip. Anyone want to comment on that just jump in.

Ya get one if you like it because of the way it looks, but that's all its good for. I bought the remington 870 express tactical a few months ago that came with this exact choke and I removed it to put a flush fitting IC choke on. There is absolutely no difference in muzzel flip or recoil lol. Another huge problem with the "tactical" choke is that it collects a ton of oil, wad plastic, carbon and other nastiness in its holes and all over. Long story short, I sold that gun for a 590A1 for personal and ergonomic reasons including that I just didn't want a fighting shotgun with removable chokes. So I don't recommend this choke from personal experience including the fact that it adds a 1.5 inches or so to your gun which effects its maneuverability around corners or whatever.

[wjc]

Most of the ones I've seen are choked either Cylinder or Improved Cylinder, just like most short barreled fighting shotguns are. Unless it's choked Modified or greater I'm wondering how much more precise it's going to be.

Not trying to be contrary, just wanting to understand your statement better.

Precise as in you jam the breaching choke into the hinge and surrounding wood and fire to make sure you hit the hinge. I wasn't referring to shot spread.

[wjc]

The pictured Remington Tactical Choke, or as we call it in my shop "Tactical Rem Joke" is not a breeching attachment. It is simply an extended cyl bore choke with silly holes in it and they do the teeth mess to get the Tacti-fool crowd to buy these. It does nothing but add 1.5" of length to your weapon and it results in horrible patterns with buck shot and slug wobbel out of it.

Remington claims it helps reduce recoil and muzzle flip. Anyone want to comment on that just jump in.

"Remington says..."

'nuff said