Mine in BLUE

Originally Posted by
sbeckman
mine in bold

Originally Posted by
RayMich
Keep in mind that when you cut down the barrel you will have no choke (it will be a straight cylinder) unless you get it threaded for an aftermarket choke.
Good point, unless this is an "indoor" use gun. Then let em spread!
I agree, for typical inside the home distances an "open" cylinder will work just fine, but he stated that he wants to shoot pigeons and a short barrel with no choke "may" adversely affect his chosen sport. This is one reason I suggested keeping the original factory barrel intact. :)
Actually I'm in the process of putting screw in chokes in a couple barrels (both on one gun though
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Are you getting it threaded for the REM Choke or is it some other type?
I would keep the current barrel as is and try to get a used barrel to cut down. That way if you screw something up, you'll still have a good gun with the stock barrel. Just my 2¢ worth. :)
Also a good suggestion.
One potential problem I see is the cost of getting another barrel for the Super Mag. They are very expensive to begin with, and with the possible added expense of getting a screw in choke installed, he might be better off buying another gun for home defense and keeping this one as is, to go after the "high flying" pigeons.
Another option would be to sell or trade the Super Mag for an 11-87P (Police Model) with the 18" barrel & modified choke, and getting a standard 11-87 field barrel for the pigeons, which should fit.
- Ray -
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