home defensitize my 12 g

[meowskiz]

is it legal to take my 12 g to a gunsmith to have him shorten the barrel from 28" to a more 'tactical' length, more appropriate for a home defense setup?
any input or referrals would be appreciated

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[Fast Eddie]

Hmmm.....one would think so as long as the barrel was at least 18.5"
Your gunsmith will most likely know the answer to your question.

 

[Windsor]

I agree with Fast Eddie, local gunsmith will know the min length allowed for barrel and overall length. My Maverick 88 has a 18.5" barrel on it.

 

[Joe13]

Wash is 18.5 on the barrel and 29 total length minimum. Not sure about PDX.

 

[jbett98]

What make/model shotgun are you talking about.
It might be cheaper to buy an 18.5" replacement barrel and swap it out.

 

[meowskiz]

im looking at used 12s under 300 so im thinkin this option will be cheaper
thanks for the info, gents

 

[Windsor]

Something like a Mossberg 500 with interchangable barrels. 18.5" and 28".

 

[netcarrier]

HI Meowskiz
What Shotgun do you have now? Maybe fine a Barrel for it and just change it out. Made sure the Spings are all good and the Firing Pin, Carrier, Extractor, Etc are all working right. If you need some help PM me and I can call you on the Phone.
Tony Portland, Oregon Area

 

[jbett98]

Something like this should work for you. Found on Armslist.

Home Oregon Shotguns For Sale: Mossberg 500 12ga
For Sale: Mossberg 500 12ga
Price: $ 300
Thursday, October 16, 201
NE Portland, Portland, Oregon - Map
Mossberg
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Action: Pump Action Shotgun
Mossberg 500 with 18.5 & 28" barrels. Synthetic stock, black finish. Hogue aftermarket recoil pad & sling swivels. It's in nice shape. I'm the original owner, have the manual.
The field barrel has 3 choke tubes (full, improved, modified) and a hi viz red front sight w/gold bead in the middle.
The riot barrel has a green hi viz sight that is snap on, original gold bead behind that. Capacity 5+1, 2 3/4 or 3" shells.

 

[Blitzkrieg]

Definitely replace the mag spring with a Wolff... I do so every few years on my always loaded bedside Mossy 500. The factory spring is not all that

 

[jbett98]

How about this one on Armslist today
For Sale: Hawk pump tactical shotgun
$ 175
Salem, Oregon - Map
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Action: Pump Action
Firearm Type: Shotgun
Never fired. Still in cardboard and plastic packaging.

 

[meowskiz]

wonderful price, but never heard of the brand. anyone know of them?

 

[NWCustomFirearms]

I shorten them in my gunsmith shop for approx 50. But I'm over here in Vancouver. If you want details pm me.

 

[meowskiz]

any additional cost to tap some choke threads in?

 

[NWCustomFirearms]

I don't do those for now. I've only had 2 requests for that in the past year and that doesn't justify the almost $400 for the reamer and tap, per gauge and per choke type.

 

[Nick Burkhardt]

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