American Rifleman TV Preview: Connecticut Shotgun Mfg.; SIG MPX

Published on January 3, 2017
Duration: 3:20

This episode of American Rifleman TV previews the Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company, highlighting their diverse capabilities in producing fine firearms, including various shotgun configurations and a unique scaled-down Model 21 double rifle. The review also features the SIG MPX pistol caliber carbine.

Quick Summary

Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company produces fine firearms, including various shotgun configurations and a unique scaled-down Model 21 double rifle. This rifle is built on a strong action, features automatic ejectors and double triggers, and is notably lightweight, often weighing under five pounds.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction
  2. 00:06Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company Preview
  3. 00:15SIG MPX Review
  4. 00:20The Browning M2 Machine Gun
  5. 00:27Heading to Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing
  6. 00:40History of Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing
  7. 01:06Early Production: Fox and Winchester Models
  8. 01:19Connecticut Shotgun Model 21
  9. 01:24Shotgun Variety
  10. 01:43Tour with Lou Froso
  11. 01:56Pride of Connecticut Shotgun: Model 21
  12. 02:02Unique 22 Long Rifle Double Rifle
  13. 02:13Winchester Model 21 Action
  14. 02:20Scaled-Down 22LR Double Rifle
  15. 02:41Automatic Ejectors and Double Triggers
  16. 02:5022 Magnum Chambering
  17. 03:00Smallest Model 21 Version
  18. 03:02Weight of the Double Rifle
  19. 03:10Watch Full Episode

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company known for?

Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company is known for producing fine firearms, including various shotgun configurations like over/under and side-by-side models. They also produce privately labeled Winchester Model 21s and a unique, scaled-down Model 21 double rifle in calibers like .22 Long Rifle and .22 Magnum.

What makes the Connecticut Shotgun Model 21 double rifle unique?

The Connecticut Shotgun Model 21 double rifle is unique due to its scaled-down action, likely the strongest double gun action made. It features automatic ejectors and, in some configurations, double triggers, all within a very small and lightweight frame, often weighing under five pounds.

What other firearms were featured in this American Rifleman TV episode?

Besides the Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company's offerings, this episode of American Rifleman TV also featured a review of the SIG MPX, identified as a pistol caliber carbine, and a mention of the classic 50 caliber Browning M2 machine gun.

When was Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company founded?

Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company was incorporated in 1991. The company's roots trace back to Tony Galazan, who started buying and selling guns and learning gunsmithing in 1975.

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