This guide explores why top-loading shotguns are not common in real-world firearms, despite their presence in media like Halo. Expert Ian McCollum explains that traditional under-barrel tubular magazines offer superior ergonomics for instinctive shooting and better sight pictures. Historically, demand for rapid reloads was low, and modern needs for speed have been met by box-magazine-fed shotguns, which are inherently faster to reload than any tubular system. The video concludes that top-loading designs offer no practical advantage to overcome established standards.
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