I really like the Cape gun idea. That seems like a great North American DG gun, for hogs, etc.
For what its worth Im currently "toy-ing" around with the same concepts. I initially figured to use only a couple Stevens that my local shop had on the used rack; but the manager, who is a good friend talked me into the Bakial guns as being cheaper and NEW. So far Ive shortened a Zabala 10 ga, to 25 inches and added a Remington 700 type hooded front sight and a single express "V" rear. I havent had a chance to take it to the range yet; but if nothing else its impressive on the wall...
Shortening the barrels was my first step. I wanted to be sure the barrels were opened to full cylinder bore. Also the barrels are a bit thicker in case I decide to have it fitted for rifled choke tubes. What I might give up in any accuracy, I make up for with reduced pressure and piece of mind. Besides the 24 to 26 inch tubes look and shoulder better for me.
My next to projects are a 12 ga. Ive got a three leaf express for the rear and Im thinking about an large ivory bead for the front. I figure theres lots of factory slugs to test before the handloading starts.
After that, I thought about a 410. Ive got a supply of the Russian steel case slugs to test. If it works at all, I was thinking about a low power scope with QD rings. All 3 of the rear leaves fold flat.
