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JDM
07-06-2015, 05:25 PM
Is there a standard (think SPORTS in the AR world) response to a semi-automatic shotgun malfunction?

All this shotgun talk got me thinking about what one does for a failure to eject/extract, etc., when that FT_ is happening to their self-loading shotgun.

GJM
07-06-2015, 05:35 PM
Is there a standard (think SPORTS in the AR world) response to a semi-automatic shotgun malfunction?

All this shotgun talk got me thinking about what one does for a failure to eject/extract, etc., when that FT_ is happening to their self-loading shotgun.

My plan, assuming I don't believe the shotgun is out of ammo, is to reach under the action with my support hand, and work the bolt operating handle (easier with a Nordic or equivalent), and if that doesn't fix it, it is time to go for the handgun. No handgun, go Nike.

SLG
07-06-2015, 05:39 PM
Immediate action:

Lock the bolt to rear, hopefully ejecting whatever didn't go bang. Look or feel to ensure there is more ammo in the mag. Chamber a rd and do what is appropriate.

or,

Ditch gun and draw pistol.

Remedial action:

Empty gun, reload gun with fresh ammo.