O/U with auto safety!

[BFR50]

When shooting trap this is a pain. Can it be changed to manual?

 

[Goldslammer]

I had mine changed on my Ruger about 15yrs ago. Sent it back to the factory to get some other work done and had them change it to manual safety.

 

[PJDiesel]

Yes, can be and should be. I had Browning that I had probably 7K rounds through, safety never on once.

Shouldn't even be a safety on a field gun in my opinion. If you need it safe, break it open, that's the way our guns lay on the ground if messing with the dog(s) or taking a piss or something.

If it's open, no one is getting shot.

 

[STeveZ]

A gunsmith should be able to disable it pretty easily and cheaply. There are even model specific tutorials on the 'net for DIY'ers.

 

[Magnumite]

I have a lower end O/U like that. I just get over it, no biggie. Push the safety off and shoot, same as using the 500 in an action match.

 

[BFR50]

I removed the small rod that resets the safety every time the gun was opened. Works great, thanks for the help.

 

[doggyjacket]

I think most "field" models have this "feature" whereas the sporting models do not. I was going to remove it off my 686 as well, but I haven't decided since I have some thoughts on taking it out in the field at some point.

 

[JHE1956]

When shooting skeet with my Ruger, it just became part of my ritual: Step onto the station, load and close gun, snap off safety, shoulder gun, adjust glasses and hat, and pull. Get into a ritual and the safety is not an issue.

 

[Boom Boom]

It's a PITA on a clays shotgun. Annoys me to the point I'll quickly switch to a different shotgun.

I wouldn't disable it for a field gun. Different ballgame.

 

[STeveZ]

I guess I'm lucky, I've never had a problem switching between auto and non- guns. As JHE said, it becomes part of the ritual for that gun.