DevildogBenelli Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Hey i have 12g Nova pump with the 24" barrel and i've heard its almost impossible to get a 18.5 tactical barrel so i thought maybe id bring it to a gunsmith and have him cut it to 18.5 and when i called he said it was really simple and i could do it at home just as easy with a chop saw or something. any ideas or hopefully someone has either done that or attempted it ha. anything would help, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unobtanium Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Hey i have 12g Nova pump with the 24" barrel and i've heard its almost impossible to get a 18.5 tactical barrel so i thought maybe id bring it to a gunsmith and have him cut it to 18.5 and when i called he said it was really simple and i could do it at home just as easy with a chop saw or something. any ideas or hopefully someone has either done that or attempted it ha. anything would help, thanks Don't speak with that smith again. That is a good starting point. Find one who will cut it/thread it correctly, etc. for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENELEO Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Ditto!! Cutting the end square to the bore is allmost impossible, without chucking it in a lathe. The benelli barrels are too expensive to follow that "gunsmith's" advice. IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novaking Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 I don't know what he was going to charge you, but I have a sawzaw, and I'll do it for half price! Serious, Find someone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unobtanium Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 I don't know what he was going to charge you, but I have a sawzaw, and I'll do it for half price! Serious, Find someone else. A small fee, a lot of cursing, and a replacement barrel would be my guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VINCIshooter Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Hey i have 12g Nova pump with the 24" barrel and i've heard its almost impossible to get a 18.5 tactical barrel so i thought maybe id bring it to a gunsmith and have him cut it to 18.5 and when i called he said it was really simple and i could do it at home just as easy with a chop saw or something. any ideas or hopefully someone has either done that or attempted it ha. anything would help, thanks im pretty darn sure its illeagle to have your barrel under 20 or 22in in but i could be rong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unobtanium Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 im pretty darn sure its illeagle to have your barrel under 20 or 22in in but i could be rong Then they better cart me off to jail, my M4's barrel is 18.5" . I belive 18" is the limit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duggan Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Then they better cart me off to jail, my M4's barrel is 18.5" . I belive 18" is the limit. 18" barrel 26" OAL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevildogBenelli Posted May 23, 2009 Author Share Posted May 23, 2009 ok ive decided ill just try to find another barrel. does anyone know if the tactical Nova barrel will fit or any other tactical barrel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novaking Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 You have a Nova so a Nova tactical barrel will fit, it thats what your asking????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duggan Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 The tool of REAL gunsmiths! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unobtanium Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 The tool of REAL gunsmiths! nah man...THIS is a REAL gunsmithing/manly tool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duggan Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Well played good sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevildogBenelli Posted May 24, 2009 Author Share Posted May 24, 2009 this may be a dumb, "asked too much" question but does anyone know where to find a barrel of the tactical Nova? or if anyone has changed there mind on the shorter barrel and wants a long one and wants to trade it ha. just thought i'd throw it out there.. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duggan Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 this may be a dumb, "asked too much" question but does anyone know where to find a barrel of the tactical Nova? or if anyone has changed there mind on the shorter barrel and wants a long one and wants to trade it ha. just thought i'd throw it out there.. thanks Extra barrels are extremely hard to find right now. Your best bet is gunbroker probably, but it won't be cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splashtx556ftw Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 my 2 cents........just keep the one you got. whats 5.5 inchs gonna do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevildogBenelli Posted May 24, 2009 Author Share Posted May 24, 2009 i understand where your coming from but for HD the 24" is just too big and the person breakin in will know im rounding the corner 20" before im around it ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppro Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Quit wasting you time / money looking for a barrel....to expensive anyway. You can pretty much buy A complete gun, for the price of the barrel...! Just have one of your FFL buddies order you the Remington Home defense model 870. Beats the heck out of paying all that money, just for the barrel.....and....you have another shotgun .....isn't that wonderful ?!? Only here to help...... Besides ....you really CAN'T have to many shotguns Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevildogBenelli Posted May 27, 2009 Author Share Posted May 27, 2009 Quit wasting you time / money looking for a barrel....to expensive anyway. You can pretty much buy A complete gun, for the price of the barrel...! Just have one of your FFL buddies order you the Remington Home defense model 870. Beats the heck out of paying all that money, just for the barrel.....and....you have another shotgun .....isn't that wonderful ?!? Only here to help...... Besides ....you really CAN'T have to many shotguns Paul actually sounds pretty good. ill look in to that...thanks and yeah you really cant have too many guns period ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgunNoob Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 I agree with just opting for another Benelli (it seems the SuperNova Tactical would fit your needs) vs. modifying the one you have or buying another barrel. Even if you can find a "tactical" barrel, you will pay a premium price (easily $400 and probably more). Best off just to buy the SNT and have one shotgun for HD and one for hunting. Plus, I personally wouldnt feel comfortable having an expensive, chrome lined barrel cut and modified. Just my .02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevildogBenelli Posted May 27, 2009 Author Share Posted May 27, 2009 I agree with just opting for another Benelli (it seems the SuperNova Tactical would fit your needs) vs. modifying the one you have or buying another barrel. Even if you can find a "tactical" barrel, you will pay a premium price (easily $400 and probably more). Best off just to buy the SNT and have one shotgun for HD and one for hunting. Plus, I personally wouldnt feel comfortable having an expensive, chrome lined barrel cut and modified. Just my .02 yeah i agree too. i need to look around to find out which is gunna be the best HD shot gun for around 350 400 bucks. any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgunNoob Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 (edited) I guess it depends on whether or not we are talking new or used. Also, saying which is "best" can be very subjective. Other than the Benelli, of course, I like the Mossberg 590 (particularly the 590A1). The Mossberg 500 isnt too bad either from what I hear. Regardless, both should be plentiful, although the 590A1 may take a bit of searching vs. the 590 or 500. Also, many like the Remington 870 Express, but I dont really care for this gun much and have heard of several issues regarding QC on current models. Anyway, the Mossbergs and Remingtons are usually much easier to find, whether new or used. Of course, you might be able to find a used Nova or SuperNova tactical at a decent price, assuming you dont want to sport the funds for a brand new one. Anyway, Id recommend doing more research in the area of HD shotguns and then, taking what you have learned, go out and handle some of these in person. Decide which one is "best" for you. Until that time, asking which shotgun is "best" for HD will essentially yield a bit of fact(s) mixed in with a heap load of opinion(s). Edited May 27, 2009 by shotgunNoob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker301 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 (edited) I saw a 121 M1 18.5" sell almost instantly today on another forum for $599. Point being, there are deals out there, but you gotta be on the hunt with cash in hand. I could also show you a HK M1 S90 Tactickle for $500 at this very moment, but you should be able to find that one yourself. Edited May 27, 2009 by tucker301 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevildogBenelli Posted May 27, 2009 Author Share Posted May 27, 2009 I guess it depends on whether or not we are talking new or used. Also, saying which is "best" can be very subjective. Other than the Benelli, of course, I like the Mossberg 590 (particularly the 590A1). The Mossberg 500 isnt too bad either from what I hear. Regardless, both should be plentiful, although the 590A1 may take a bit of searching vs. the 590 or 500. Also, many like the Remington 870 Express, but I dont really care for this gun much and have heard of several issues regarding QC on current models. Anyway, the Mossbergs and Remingtons are usually much easier to find, whether new or used. Of course, you might be able to find a used Nova or SuperNova tactical at a decent price, assuming you dont want to sport the funds for a brand new one. i've look at all of those and the only thing i dont like about the Nova tactical is the rifle sights just looks kinda funky if you ask me. and the 590 and 870 both look and feel pretty solid but im kinda sketchy on buying a used gun just because im young and dont know all the steps i should/need to take in making sure everything is legal and im not gunna have cops down my throat if they stop me while im out shooting you know what i mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgunNoob Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 (edited) So, you are essentially wanting a quality HD shotgun for less than $400 brand new? Hmm..honestly, I just do not have enough experience in these matters to give you a "for sure" answer. Still, for that price range, the 500/590 or 870 may be your best bet. Deals are out there, even on new weapons...just gotta hunt around. In order to keep costs low, still have a good weapon w/good capacity and allow for the installation of a light w/out needing to buy an extension tube.....my vote goes for the Mossberg 590 Special Purpose 8+1 (20" barrel) w/front bead sight. All seriousness aside, then you can go out and blow some bucks (as I did) on a heavy walled barrel, metal safety lever, metal trigger guard/assembly and a night sight. Or just buy the 590A1 as I should have done (but I could not find the 8+1 at the time). Edited May 27, 2009 by shotgunNoob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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