Which semi auto shotties will fire the shortie shells reliably?

[Barefootdog]

Looking to add a semi auto shotgun to the collection. I've had good luck with the Mossberg A1 but it does not reliably feed the mini shells. Looked at the 930 and 940 semi's....the 940 comes up to the shoulder really nicely (perfectly for me). But neither reliably load the mini shells.

So without spending $3000 for a shotgun which semi autos reliably feed the mini shells.

First hand experience appreciated or direction to reliable source material.

Thanks...BG

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[spookshack]

Here you go….

Mossberg 590S™ | O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc.

For the ultimate in shooting flexibility, the all-new 590S Series cycles 1.75″, 2.75″, or 3″ shells.

www.mossberg.com

 

[GWS]

I don't believe there is a factory semi auto that can handle the short shot shells. Not, at least without some serious modification
You need a certain level of pop to cycle a semi and the shorties don't have it.

 

[spookshack]

The link above was for a pump that can handle them from the factory. I agree that a finding semi to run them would be problematic.

 

[bionic knees]

had never heard of "mini" shotgun shells before today. who knew?

 

[billdeserthills]

I just read an article about S&W new 12ga pump in firearms news

M&P 12 | Smith & Wesson

Since 1852 we’ve been an industry leading manufacturer of pistols, revolvers, rifles, and shooting accessories. We continue to bring innovative firearms to market that meet the needs of every shooter and deliver on exceptional quality with a brand you’ve learned to trust.

www.smith-wesson.com

 

[spookshack]

Yes, the new M&P pump will run them. Too bad they had to recall them shortly after release, due to bad barrels….

 

[billdeserthills]

Yes, the new M&P pump will run them. Too bad they had to recall them shortly after release, due to bad barrels….

They look kinda pricey anyhow & I already have an nfa sawed-off Saiga--I woudn't want it getting jealous

 

[spookshack]

It's price is about $400 bucks too high for me. Lol

 

[Tony617]

Looking to add a semi auto shotgun to the collection. I've had good luck with the Mossberg A1 but it does not reliably feed the mini shells. Looked at the 930 and 940 semi's....the 940 comes up to the shoulder really nicely (perfectly for me). But neither reliably load the mini shells.

So without spending $3000 for a shotgun which semi autos reliably feed the mini shells.

First hand experience appreciated or direction to reliable source material.

Thanks...BG

Did you buy the mini shot shell adapter for your mossberg pump action shotgun? I have no experience with mini shot shells myself.

https://www.opsolmini-clip.com/product/opsol-mini-clip-2-0-flex/

https://www.opsolmini-clip.com/how-to-use/

 

[Barefootdog]

thats interesting....

Haven't been watching this thread closely.
Left Ohio after 2+ months on family business. Flew into Eugene and next day the VA tested me positive for the China Flu.

I want my life back.........

 

[WeaponizedMRE]

I have never gotten them to run in any of my semi's. With the Opsol adapter though, they run great in my pump action mossbergs.

 

[ilikegunspdx]

I don't know anything about these or if they are even made anymore but I think they were designed to shoot minishells only.

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Other than that maybe a gas operated gun with an "infinintely adjustable" gas port? The two main issues I see are feeding and cycling. People have tried it in Saiga 12 and they will feed but not cycle reliably. Most gas guns like Saiga and others have specific gas port holes such as selectable to 2 or 4 positions. But as I understand it you can buy a gas plug that is infintitely adjustable. I don't know if it would cycle reliably even if you maxed out the gas port. Just an idea.

 

[justtthetips]

I don't believe there is a factory semi auto that can handle the short shot shells. Not, at least without some serious modification
You need a certain level of pop to cycle a semi and the shorties don't have it.

So I am guessing you are referring to commercial minishells, is that bc they don't have as much powder as a standard 3"? What about wadcutters? I have never had a failure to cycle, I'm just trying to figure out how to stop a mag-tube double feeding my custom minis. Any ideas? Or am I just going too short? I'm making 1" to 1-⅜" on slugs, 1-¼" to 1-⅝" for 00, 4, 6, and 8shots. I do my own reloading for everything, even. 22lr on a slow day. Skills of forgotten times, ya know.