How To Use A Pump-Action Shotgun

This entry details the fundamental technique of racking the slide on a Remington 870 shotgun. It covers the basic motion for cycling the action, emphasizing the importance of proper grip and movement. The guide includes essential safety protocols for handling any firearm.

This video demonstrates the correct and efficient method for operating a pump-action shotgun, emphasizing the 'Fire, Pump, Assess' technique. It highlights how to maintain situational awareness while ensuring the firearm is ready for follow-up shots. The content also features specific gear, including a Mossberg 590 with a Streamlight TL-Racker and an HRT Tactical plate carrier.

This video demonstrates effective technique for engaging aerial clay targets with a Remington 870 pump-action shotgun. The presenter, identified as 'FRESHFROMTHERANGE', showcases proper mounting, smooth target transitions, and consistent accuracy. The demonstration highlights the functionality of the shotgun equipped with Magpul furniture in a live-fire outdoor range setting.

This video provides a quick, 60-second guide on operating a Mossberg 500/590 pump-action shotgun. It covers essential safety features like the tang-mounted safety, proper aiming with a bead sight, loading procedures, and the critical steps for chambering rounds and preventing jams. The guide also demonstrates an emergency reload technique for when the action is locked back.

This guide details the 'slam fire' technique demonstrated on an Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight shotgun. By holding the trigger down while cycling the pump action, the firearm fires each round as it is chambered, allowing for extremely rapid firing. The demonstration showcases firing seven rounds of 12 Gauge 00 Buckshot in quick succession on an outdoor range. This technique requires specific firearm design and advanced shooter proficiency.

This video demonstrates the slamfire capability of the classic Winchester Model 42 .410 bore shotgun. Expert instruction shows how to load the shotgun and perform a slamfire by holding the trigger down while cycling the pump action for rapid firing. The demonstration highlights the mechanics of this vintage firearm.

Chris Baker of Lucky Gunner Ammo explains the 'Cruiser Ready' method for storing a home defense shotgun, balancing safety and accessibility. This technique involves a loaded magazine tube but an empty chamber, with the safety off and action unlocked. This allows for rapid deployment by simply racking the slide. Baker also advises loading the magazine one round shy of capacity to preserve magazine spring longevity and prevent potential failures.

The FBI's brief adoption of the 10mm Auto in 1989, primarily with the Smith & Wesson Model 1076, proved disastrous due to mechanical issues and complexity. This led to the development of the '10mm Lite' and ultimately the .40 S&W cartridge, which was quickly adopted by Glock and dominated law enforcement for decades. The 10mm Auto's potential was recognized, but its practical implementation by the FBI failed.

The Ruger Mini-14 has maintained popularity for nearly 50 years by filling a market gap for an affordable, practical semi-automatic rifle, drawing inspiration from the M14. Despite early accuracy criticisms and political controversies, design updates and competitive pricing have kept it relevant, though the rise of affordable AR-15s presents new challenges.

This review of the Chiappa 1892 Alaskan Takedown lever-action rifle highlights its unique takedown feature, making it highly packable. Chris Baker of Lucky Gunner Ammo details its design evolution, caliber options (.44 Mag, .357 Mag), and compares it to other takedown lever actions. While praising its smooth action and crisp trigger, Baker notes some cosmetic quality control issues and suggests ergonomic modifications for improved handling. The rifle demonstrated 100% reliability over 300 rounds with good accuracy from premium loads.