A Little Shotty (Part III)

Published on January 15, 2010
Duration: 9:50

This video provides an in-depth ergonomic comparison of three popular shotguns: the Remington 870, Mossberg 590, and Benelli. The instructor, demonstrating significant expertise, breaks down the ease of use for controls like safeties and slide releases, stock designs, and loading mechanisms. Key differences are highlighted, particularly concerning glove compatibility with loading ramps and the effectiveness of various grip textures. The Benelli is praised for its innovative features like the shell swap button and advanced recoil-reducing stocks.

Quick Summary

Ergonomics in firearms is about the ease of use and quick operation without unnecessary hand motion. The Remington 870 has a good safety but a poor slide release. The Mossberg 590 offers excellent safety and slide release placement. The Benelli provides superior stock ergonomics and innovative features like a shell swap button, though it shares the Remington's slide release placement issue.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Ergonomics
  2. 00:24Remington 870 Ergonomics
  3. 00:51Remington 870 Slide Release Issues
  4. 01:12Remington 870 Loading Ramp & Gloves
  5. 01:56Remington 870 Ejection Port Jam
  6. 02:01Mossberg 590 Ergonomics
  7. 02:19Mossberg 590 Safety & Slide Release
  8. 02:43Mossberg 590 Stock & Checkering
  9. 02:54Checkering Comparison: Remington vs. Mossberg
  10. 03:30Sling Mounts Comparison
  11. 03:37Benelli Ergonomics Overview
  12. 03:43Benelli Safety & Slide Release
  13. 03:54Benelli Loading Ramp Improvement
  14. 04:34Benelli Pistol Grip & Slide Cover
  15. 04:56Benelli Ejection Port Button Explained
  16. 05:11Demonstrating Benelli Shell Swap
  17. 05:56Benelli Comfortech Stock

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ergonomics in the context of firearms?

Ergonomics in firearms refers to the ease of use and the ability to operate the weapon quickly and efficiently without excessive hand movement or repositioning. Good ergonomics ensure a comfortable and intuitive user experience, crucial for effective handling in various situations.

How do the safety and slide release differ between the Remington 870 and Mossberg 590?

The Remington 870 has a good trigger-finger safety but a poorly placed slide release requiring hand repositioning. The Mossberg 590 excels with a well-positioned thumb safety and a slide release conveniently located under the middle finger.

What are the ergonomic advantages of the Benelli shotgun?

The Benelli offers superior stock ergonomics, a better-placed safety button than the Remington, an improved loading ramp that stays depressed, a comfortable pistol grip, and a full-length textured slide cover. It also features an innovative ejection port button for controlled shell management.

How does glove use affect loading shotguns like the Remington 870?

The loading ramp on the Remington 870 can easily catch gloves, making the loading process difficult and potentially causing jams. The Benelli's improved ramp design mitigates this issue by staying depressed after loading.

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