Stan, I suppose it's a matter of personal opinion, but not having a live shell in a hot chamber the instant after firing is a good thing, safety-wise. For me, it was the reason I chose a pump when I was 11 and my dad was buying me a "real" shotgun. I don't think the safe on reloading is as big a deal as cold chamber after firing. More than once I stumbled when surprised by a grouse flush and getting off the first shot and pivoting to find the second bird that I could hear flushing also.


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BrentD, (Professor - just for Stan)

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