Point Of Impact question

redoftx · 06-23-2015, 08:13 PM

If a Parker shotgun has lost 4" off the end of the barrels, will p.o.i. be off in a terrible way?

Just wanted a few opinions before I commit to the gun.

Thanks.

OH Osthaus · 06-23-2015, 08:18 PM

define "TERRIBLE"

i doubt it, but the only way to know for sure is fire it at a mark

redoftx · 06-23-2015, 09:42 PM

Oh I don't know about 'terrible.' Maybe too strong of a word. I know the patterns won't hit the same point like an uncut gun would.

Maybe there might be a few inches of separation? Does anyone on the board have a Parker missing 4" of barrel length?

Maybe I should have read the 'DHE-16' thread first. The Parker Gun I.D. & Serial book I have says the barrels are supposed to be 4" longer than they are. Maybe the order book and a letter may say different?

Dean Romig · 06-23-2015, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Dillon

Maybe the order book and a letter may say different?

That wouldn't be the first time we have seen contradictory information from the Serialization Book.

Regardless... I have a Parker with the barrels shortened 4" by the Parker factory and it prints about 8" high at thirty yards.