This is a response to a comment in one of the SG for HD threads going on. In it, the writer says that he doesn't like shotguns for home defense because if it's dark, he wants one hand holding a pistol and the other hand holding a flashlight. The thinking is that having to use both hands for the shotgun is a demerit.
Well, we know that there are a variety of tactical flashlights and lasers that can mount to a shotgun barrel or forend or picatinny rail. But as a purist, a sidesaddle and sling are the only modifications I can live with. The 500 is a basic gun and doesn't need to be any heavier.
And, a light mounted to a shotgun gives the other fellow a lot of information about you and your weapon. So from a tactical perspective, I'm not sold on the concept (no disrespect to those who disagree). My thinking is that the Browning Tactical Hunter Flashlight is in itself a weapon as the 210 lumens are in the blinding range.
So my thinking is to grab the shotgun, rack a shell, then use the light in the left hand also supporting the forend, and if I acquire a target, fire - drop light - fire and use the muzzle flash for lighting in addition to the light on the ground. Thoughts?
Well, we know that there are a variety of tactical flashlights and lasers that can mount to a shotgun barrel or forend or picatinny rail. But as a purist, a sidesaddle and sling are the only modifications I can live with. The 500 is a basic gun and doesn't need to be any heavier.
And, a light mounted to a shotgun gives the other fellow a lot of information about you and your weapon. So from a tactical perspective, I'm not sold on the concept (no disrespect to those who disagree). My thinking is that the Browning Tactical Hunter Flashlight is in itself a weapon as the 210 lumens are in the blinding range.
So my thinking is to grab the shotgun, rack a shell, then use the light in the left hand also supporting the forend, and if I acquire a target, fire - drop light - fire and use the muzzle flash for lighting in addition to the light on the ground. Thoughts?