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  • A_arrrrr_L

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    Apr 14, 2017
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    Hi everyone! I just moved to MD recently for a new job, and after reading the news, just purchased my first firearm. I have only have fired a rental AR's before, and I'm basically a beginner, so I'm hoping to find training in the area on how to use my new shotgun effectively.
     

    A_arrrrr_L

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    Welcome, from Frederick.

    Congrats on your purchase! What kind of shotgun did you get?
    I got a KSG (I suddenly realize that my avatar picture is more related than I thought).

    I did some reading on the options, and I think in theory that the pros outweigh the cons here. The short gun length will be potentially critical at my place, there are a few spots a longer gun could easily get me caught on. I got an angled forward grip for it so that I can work the action hard and avoid the issue with shortstroking after some practice(I hope), while avoiding the risk of snapping a vertical grip from torque and blowing off my fingers like that one guy did with the cheap VFG (if I don't like how that's working, I will replace it with a reputable vertical grip plus one of those aluminum rails they sell for it). The high capacity also was big for me. I figure that if I need to reload a shotgun with a capacity of 14 during a home defense situation, I'm probably doomed no matter what I have at my disposal.
     

    Doctor_M

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    Welcome. Defiantly get some training and plenty of range-time to get comfortable with it. You've stumbled onto probably one of the best on-line communities for shooting information around. Folks here are pretty friendly and if you have a question, someone here will most likely have an answer.

    Cheers.
     

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    bkuether

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    Jan 18, 2012
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    If you liked the AR you rented, go get yourself one. There are so many available for so few dollars......

    If done right you could easily get in under $500. Not something I would go to war with, but fine for the range and NOT renting anymore....

    Welcome from Marriottsville.
     

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