Speed loading a single shot shotgun?

[Bfh_auto]

From what I remember, there was an issue with the way that gun locked up and it unlocked on me blowing bits of the case, haven't heard of it happening to anyone else, just don't trust them personally anymore. I have a lot of trouble racking the bolt on a semi, unfortunately. I don't mind keeping it loaded but would not be comfortable having to clear a jam or something.

There are several semi autos with oversize charging handles.
Look into a stock sleeve to hold a few rounds on your single shot.
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[George P]

Would like a double but the only affordable one seems to be that stoeger which has an automatic safety for some silly reason. Haven't had any luck at pawn shops/gun stores for an older but serviceable double.

Because it is typically offered in a field gun version, which most seem to come with an auto safety. They can be disabled by any decent gunsmith