I was describing my recent acquisition for a fellow fly fisherman the other day. Here is how I described it:

"A 2-inch 12 is basically a 20 frame w/12 tubes. Everything has been modified with an eye to weight savings, thin stocks, struck-down walls in the tubeset (22-23k instead of the standard 30k thickness), most have 26-inch barrels, short(er) LOP, etc. The stubby little 2-inch shells look funny but they can still wallop you and reportedly pattern (& kill) very effectively.

Not designed for target or even more-regular (heavy) use, they will eventually shoot loose if not used prudently (the tubes can dent easily & the stocks are frightfully thin) so don't drop or foolishly handle one, eh? These are pretty much single-use specialty "birdguns" used for longish walks with minimal shooting, period. Not your average pumpgun guy's choice for a slugfest with the buddies.

The bamboo fly rod of shotguns IMHO."

Did I do it justice?

Last edited by Lloyd3; 07/21/26 07:17 AM.