New FN SLP MK1 on it's way!

[Apocalypse_Now]

I'm excited.. I have Mossberg 500 pumps and a SPAS 12 but it's been years since I've bought a new shotgun.. anyone here own one of these?
http://www.fnhusa.com/products/firearms/model.asp?fid=FNF005&gid=FNG002&mid=FNM0019
http://www.fnhusa.com/support/images/dynamic/l/FNM0019l.jpg


And can anyone explain some shotgun choke terminology and what the use for the following chokes are?

I know what a cylinder bore and a full choke are, but what is an Invector choke tube system with:

Cylinder tube?

Improved cylinder tube?

Can I shoot my handloaded .66 caliber shotcup-sabot roundball slugs (AA Winchester shotcup) ?

Any specific loads to avoid with either choke tube? Thanks!

[RojasTKD]

Nice! I just got a 18" SLP and let me tell you... it is beautiful. The fit and finish is excellent, it a real nice looking shotgun. It is light and handel well and feel fantastic when I shoulder it.

I'm sure will will love it.

The thought of a 22" SLP keep creeping into my head. The fact that I just got the 18" SLP and will have a TPS arriving soon make it hard to go for the 22 incher. Do I need three shotguns? Then again do I need more firearms? Well, of course I do. it is a collection after all. We'll see what happens after I return from my trip in a week and a half.

Congrats tell us how you like it....

[Apocalypse_Now]

Both look to be very nice guns, Rojas! The 18 inch seems to be better suited to urban home defense, the 22 inch seems to be better for open/tactical combat. I'm actually buying it because I'm about to build a very rural home and there are many real possibilities for the need of such a weapon to be readily on hand. Many times I'll be out there alone at night. I've already had trouble over the previous years..Sometimes I feel like I'm in a Louis Lamour movie (grin)

The 22 inch has completely different sights with a nice setup for an Eotech 552, which will be next. I have a Streamlight M3X light with an optional IR filter, so I can use NV goggles if needed. That with the right mount, a sidesaddle shell holder and I'm set

I like the 18 inch too.. wish I had an unlimited budget !

PS: I'll give a shooting report from the tall trees, ASAP

[RojasTKD]

I recently got an EOTech 553 for my FS2000 (plan to add a magnifier to it in june or july). Give ebay seller warthogdefence a try. I got my 553 with a winning bid of $511 plus $10 shipping.

I'm thinking of getting a C-more red dot for my shotguns. I like there compactness over the EOTech for a shotgun. When I get an AR I'll put either an EOTech (also with a magnifier) or 4x iluminated optic. I think the latter will be more cost efective. EOtech magnifier combo will likely cost as much as the AR.

I think I'm going to try and pick up a PS90 and a FN hi-power then see about a 22" SLP. I have yet to shoot my 18" SLP, I was hoping to take it to the range before I went on my trip but I leave in two day and doubt I'll get around to it. it bee a long time since I've fired a shotgun, looking foward to it.

[1911austin]

I have the 18 inch SLP and like it so much I am thinking about the MK1. They are SWEET guns.

[mstirton]

I've got the 18" and it is awesome. I just wish I could get a pistol grip stock for it. If it ever stops raining, I've got a bunch of water jugs already filled and the 00 buck packed! I have the larger version too (Winchester SX2) so the 22" pretty much splits the difference.

[Apocalypse_Now]

All I hear about these guns is good.. I'm jazzed. I get ammo and accessories wholesale (I'm an internet retailer of such..) I'm in a hurry so I loaded up on some various ammo at Big 5 for next week's shoot

Soon I'll get a few K of factory buckshot and get real cozy with this FN and some bowling pins. BTW I get Eotech wholesale as well since I sell 'em

[Apocalypse_Now]

Picked her up late last week and this thing is built like a lightweight tank. Perfect fit, finish and handling. Came with a hardcase and a cheapie heads-up sight (getting an Eotech 552, however) Now to find time to actually shoot it!

[RojasTKD]

what kind of sight? I may want one to put on my other shotgun?

[Apocalypse_Now]

The Eotech 552 is a night vision compatible heads ups sight.. the military has approved and is using them. Perfect for CQC:

http://www.omegamanenterprises.com/eotech.htm