Shotgun shell tube capacity question

Mort · Sep 29, 2015

Researching to get a new semi auto shotgun.
I have notice that most of them have a capacity of 5 shells...4+1
Proclamation says gun can only hold 3 shells.
Do most semi autos come with a plug to comply with the 3 shell capacity?

Reading on specs of certain guns I cannot find any information as to whether you can buy a plug for the said gun.
Anybody got info on this?

johnr · Sep 29, 2015

mine did, actually came with 2 plugs to restrict at 2, 3, or leave it out and hold 4.

I would guess they likely all come with them

Mort · Sep 29, 2015

Thanks John...guess I'll just have to go to the store, check it out and ask the salesman...hoping the salesman knows what I am talking bout....lol......

svnmag · Sep 29, 2015

I have a M12 plugged with a stick. It's no big deal to buy one.

NodakBuckeye · Sep 29, 2015

I believe all new repeater shotguns have to come with a mag plug to comply with Federal migratory bird hunting laws.

Mort · Sep 29, 2015

NodakBuckeye said:
I believe all new repeater shotguns have to come with a mag plug to comply with Federal migratory bird hunting laws.

Then why do they advertise the 4 +1 capacity when they know the regs against having that many in the gun when in the field???? Just sayin.....

deleted_account · Sep 29, 2015

dude, ive never seen a gun that didnt have a plug included in the box. you'll be fine.

Tikka280ai · Sep 29, 2015

If all else fails steak a pencil and cut it to fit

svnmag · Sep 29, 2015

That's basically what's in the M12. I bought it in GA and believe it's a pecan twig. Someone took a lot of time with it many years ago.

NodakBuckeye · Sep 29, 2015

Mort said:
Then why do they advertise the 4 +1 capacity when they know the regs against having that many in the gun when in the field???? Just sayin.....

3 shot limit applies to migratory birds, but most states do not have limits for upland, turkey, varmits, home invaders, liberals, etc... that is one reason it is removalble, loseable and replaced with a dowel, pencil, etc... Ohio required it for deer season, too many guys lobing 1 oz chunks o lead every which way. Saw some guys from Ontario with tube extensions before the rule change. A foster style slugs makes an interesting sound as it buzzes overhead then smacks a tree behind you.

Hookin8easy · Sep 29, 2015

I'm sure that they all come standard to meet the regs, my beretta, I was told, would have too be removed by a gunsmith if I wanted it out, special tool?? They are capable of 5 due to design, no plugs needed for spring snow goose or defense. I had a buddy get sited once for his 870 w/ mag extension and his fine at that time was only $20, not sure if that's changed but would be nice once in a while for geese haha

svnmag · Sep 29, 2015

NDB: Holy shiite man!

NodakBuckeye · Sep 29, 2015

Drop an extra grand, buy a double, an orvis fly reel and try to act like a 1 percenter....

svnmag · Sep 29, 2015

In fact Mort, the plug will be installed if you get a Remington.

Mort · Sep 29, 2015

Thanks guys!! I'm rest assured now.....

NodakBuckeye · Sep 29, 2015

svnmag said:
NDB: Holy shiite man!

Sounds like a June bug on steroids.

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