5 Shotguns I Would Never Buy and Why?!

Published on January 28, 2023
Duration: 8:48

This guide, drawing on the expertise of BIG MAN with GUN, details five shotguns the presenter would never buy. It critically examines historical firearms like the Winchester Model 11 SL, Winchester 1400, Boito Double, Remington CTI 105, and salt-affected Browning Superposed models. The analysis focuses on design flaws, material weaknesses, and reliability issues that pose dangers or performance problems to the shooter, highlighting the importance of understanding firearm mechanics and manufacturing history.

Quick Summary

The Winchester Model 11 SL is a dangerous shotgun due to its lack of a charging handle, requiring a hazardous barrel-pushing method that can cause slam fires. Other problematic models include the Winchester 1400 (plastic parts), Boito Double (soft steel), Remington CTI 105 (ammo cycling issues), and salt-affected Brownings (corrosion).

Chapters

  1. 00:22Winchester Model 11 SL Dangers
  2. 02:12Winchester 1400 Cost-Cutting Issues
  3. 03:43Boito Double Unreliability
  4. 04:46Remington CTI 105 Cycling Problems
  5. 06:32Salt-Wood Browning Corrosion

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Winchester Model 11 SL a dangerous shotgun?

The Winchester Model 11 SL, designed by T.C. Johnson, lacked a charging handle. This forced shooters to use a dangerous barrel-pushing method to cycle the action, which could lead to slam fires with the shooter's face positioned over the muzzle.

Why is the Remington CTI 105 considered a poor choice?

Despite its innovative use of titanium and carbon fiber, the Remington CTI 105 failed commercially because it could not reliably cycle common, budget-friendly ammunition, rendering it impractical for many users.

What is the 'salt-wood' issue affecting Browning shotguns?

The 'salt-wood' issue refers to a problem with Browning Superposed shotguns from the 1960s-70s where residual salt from the walnut stock drying process caused internal corrosion and rust on the steel components it contacted.

What common design flaws should be avoided in shotguns?

Avoid shotguns with dangerous charging methods like the barrel-pushing technique on the Winchester Model 11 SL, those using plastic in critical components like the Winchester 1400, or those made with soft steel and poor finishes like the Boito Double.

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