First, yes, I know. It's ridiculous and almost impractical. But I like it.
After years of regretting trading my Mossberg, pistol grip, 20 gauge Cruiser years ago, I figured I should have a home defense shotgun around the house. So, I found one here on the forums and bought it. A Winchester 1300 Speed Pump from Leethar. I didn't know much about Winchesters, but the price was right, the barrel length was only 18 or 20in, it held a lot in the tube, so I jumped on it. It also had the green fiber optic front sight. Well, when I saw it in person, I realized the gun was practically brand new.
It came with the Winchester stock black forend which had to go. I wanted a pistol grip only, so the ATI 6-position stock and pistol grip had to go too. I wanted a forend with rails attached, but most stuff seemed like cheap plastic.
I replaced the forend with a nice Hogue one. I knew I wanted a recoil-reducing Knoxx pistol grip, but in the end chose their copstock pistol grip with wire over-folder (just in case I needed a long shot or something). Plus, I found a Knoxx folder new, cheap and with the Hogue rubber grip already on it (police and military OEM). The folder stock doubles as a carrying handle. Then I added some Uncle Mike's sling swivels. I wanted a padded sling that carries ammo, especially since the folding stock doesn't allow for a side carrier. I could have gotten one for $10 online, but at a gun show I found the nice people from Valor Arms making high-quality, USA made ones for $20. Got that.
I then added a tube-mounted, round, picatinny/weaver mount that would hold up to 3 attachments. I definitely wanted a tac light, so I got a 170 lumen LED one with the rail clamp built into it so it didn't stick out too far. When I got it, I opted for the manual switch instead of the pressure pad. But still, the gun wasn't ridiculous enough, so I got a green laser for it. Just in case, ya know, I needed a daytime shot in the folded position at 20 yds or something...
Ammo: I heard about Aguila mini-shells and then found out that the only gun they cycle in correctly (without modification) was a Winchester 1300. Plus, needing to max this thing out in capacity, I bought a few boxes of their buckshot. I can fit 12 in the tube. I also have some 2 3/4 buck just for the hell of it. I found Aguila birdshot and slugs cheap at the same gun show, so bought that as well. Ammo belt and bandoleer were added for cheap too. Carrybag? $10, Academy.
So, finally, it's just about done. I might get a rail-mounting sling holder to move the sling to the side, instead of between the light and laser. Then I could move the light below to reduce the silly front width of this thing. It just needs a flame thrower or grenade launcher attached to it now... Pics.
Finally, what I bought originally for $200.
After years of regretting trading my Mossberg, pistol grip, 20 gauge Cruiser years ago, I figured I should have a home defense shotgun around the house. So, I found one here on the forums and bought it. A Winchester 1300 Speed Pump from Leethar. I didn't know much about Winchesters, but the price was right, the barrel length was only 18 or 20in, it held a lot in the tube, so I jumped on it. It also had the green fiber optic front sight. Well, when I saw it in person, I realized the gun was practically brand new.
It came with the Winchester stock black forend which had to go. I wanted a pistol grip only, so the ATI 6-position stock and pistol grip had to go too. I wanted a forend with rails attached, but most stuff seemed like cheap plastic.
I replaced the forend with a nice Hogue one. I knew I wanted a recoil-reducing Knoxx pistol grip, but in the end chose their copstock pistol grip with wire over-folder (just in case I needed a long shot or something). Plus, I found a Knoxx folder new, cheap and with the Hogue rubber grip already on it (police and military OEM). The folder stock doubles as a carrying handle. Then I added some Uncle Mike's sling swivels. I wanted a padded sling that carries ammo, especially since the folding stock doesn't allow for a side carrier. I could have gotten one for $10 online, but at a gun show I found the nice people from Valor Arms making high-quality, USA made ones for $20. Got that.
I then added a tube-mounted, round, picatinny/weaver mount that would hold up to 3 attachments. I definitely wanted a tac light, so I got a 170 lumen LED one with the rail clamp built into it so it didn't stick out too far. When I got it, I opted for the manual switch instead of the pressure pad. But still, the gun wasn't ridiculous enough, so I got a green laser for it. Just in case, ya know, I needed a daytime shot in the folded position at 20 yds or something...
Ammo: I heard about Aguila mini-shells and then found out that the only gun they cycle in correctly (without modification) was a Winchester 1300. Plus, needing to max this thing out in capacity, I bought a few boxes of their buckshot. I can fit 12 in the tube. I also have some 2 3/4 buck just for the hell of it. I found Aguila birdshot and slugs cheap at the same gun show, so bought that as well. Ammo belt and bandoleer were added for cheap too. Carrybag? $10, Academy.
So, finally, it's just about done. I might get a rail-mounting sling holder to move the sling to the side, instead of between the light and laser. Then I could move the light below to reduce the silly front width of this thing. It just needs a flame thrower or grenade launcher attached to it now... Pics.
Finally, what I bought originally for $200.
