Tag: Combat Shotgun

Accessories, Uncategorized

Pardner Pump 20 Gauge

by  •  • 0 Comments

Finally ….

A NoJam follower for the Pardner Pump 20 gauge. The first ever aftermarket follower that will fit this firearm.

Changing out the factory follower in any shotgun improves loading ease, action cycling, and reliability.

NoJam followers made by S&J Hardware are preferred by shotgunners that know best. They are made of 100% CNC machined Delrin. A DuPont product that has a very low coefficient of friction. Delrin has some very nice low friction properties and it is very resistant to solvents. Loading shells in the magazine tube is almost effortless and the NoJam follower won’t get melted or damaged by the solvents you use for cleaning.

It is called the NoJamTtype 4. It will be available in early May, 2017.

They can be found here:  S&J Hardware USA

Here is a video about it.

Accessories

Oversize Safety Button

by  •  • 0 Comments

Installing an Oversize Safety Button

An oversize safety button is a worthy upgrade for the Pardner Pump. They are easier to activate and deactivate. When it is cold, wet, and when wearing gloves it is nice to know you can activate and deactivate your safety confidently, when you want to.

I am performing this procedure on a Pardner Pump Protector in the video. The trigger group is the same design as Remington 870 and 11-87 shotguns.

It is easy to perform this modification.

You can get the S&J Hardware oversize safety button here:

S&J Hardware Oversize Safety Button

 

Accessories, Design Features

Installing S&J Hardware Followers in a H&R Pardner Pump

by  •  • 0 Comments

Installing S&J Hardware Followers in a H&R Pardner Pump.
Here is a short video about how to install a S&J Hardware NoJam Follower in a H&R 1871 Pardner Pump.

The S&J Hardware NoJam followers are machined from DuPont Delrin, a self lubricating plastic that is impervious to most solvents.

The benefit to the shooter is easier loading and more reliable action cycling.

Very easy to install.

I will do a follow up article explaining the different designs of the S&J Hardware followers.

Followers can be found here:

S&J Hardware USA

Accessories, Design Features

Pardner Pump Protector Tactical Light

by  •  • 0 Comments

Pardner Pump Protector Tactical Light

Pardner Pump Protector Tactical Light

A tactical light belongs on the Pardner Pump Protector.

A firearm that you may reach for in the pitch blackness of night needs a light on it. Seeing things that may go bump in the night or things that may be a threat to your family and loved ones is vitally important. Remember the firearms safety rule “identify your target and what’s beyond it.”

You can’t identify what you can’t see.

There are many tactical lights, forends, and mounts available for home defense shotguns. Many cost more than a Pardner Pump Protector costs.  That doesn’t make sense to me. I felt challenged to find a good quality mount and light……that would get you through the night in a bad situation for under $60. A perfect match for the rugged, reliable, and inexpensive Pardner Pump Protector. After my research here is what I chose;

 

Pardner Pump Protector Tactical Light

The Elzetta ZSM tactical shotgun mount. (www.elzetta.com)

 

Pardner Pump Protector Tactical Light

Ozark trail OT-200L LED flashlight from Wal-Mart.  It’s rated at 200 lumens, single function on-off switch. Under $20. I know what you’re thinking….Walmart? I can assure you the OT-200L is a solid performer. The switch is positive. It does not get activated by recoil.

Installation was simple. The Elzetta ZSM mount includes a variety of spacers that must get trimmed to fit the diameter of the light body.

Pardner Pump Protector Tactical Light

The Pardner Pump Protector has a longer magazine tube than most shotguns so no mag tube extension is needed to allow room for a tactical light.

Pardner Pump Protector Tactical Light

I am a left hand strong side shooter so I chose to mount the light on the left side positioning it about 1/8″ back from the barrel lug on the magazine tube.

I chose to position the light so some illumination spills on to the brass bead on the front of the barrel. That allows me to see the target and the bead. After all you have got to know where your gun is aimed to hit the target.

Pardner Pump Protector Tactical Light

 

I have run the Pardner Pump Protector though many drills at the range with all kinds of ammo; Buckshot, Target loads, and Slugs. The Elzetta ZSM Tactical light mount is rock solid. It did not move and it does not get loose. This is a great solution at a reasonable cost.

Remember you can’t identify your target if you can’t see it.  Get a light on your HD or tactical shotgun.

Pardner Pump Protector Tactical Light

 

Shooting Clays

Trap Shooting with the H&R 1871 Pardner Pump Protector

by  •  • 0 Comments

Trap shooting with the H&R 1871 Pardner Pump Protctor

Trap shooting with a Pardner Pump Protector? What a blast!

Trap Shooting with the H&R 1871 Pardner Pump Protector.

Had the chance to go trap shooting on Sunday. I decided to try the H&R 1871 Pardner Pump Protector at the 16 yard line.

Here is what I learned;

  1. You have got to swing the gun faster since the Pardner Protector has a short 18″ barrel. It took a bit longer to swing past the clay before firing the shot.
  2. The cylinder bore barrel broke the clays just fine from the 16 yard line.
  3. The trigger pull seemed heavy compared to my Browning BPS. Took some getting use to.
  4. On my particular Pardner Protector I had to cover the clay with the barrel to smash it. I could not float the target above the bead like I can with some other shotguns I use for trap shooting.
  5. Because the barrel on the Pardner Protector is short the gun discharge was louder than your usual hunting or clays shotgun. I was using Fiocchi target loads the gun report was noticeably louder.

I got some interesting looks at the range using the Pardner Pump Protector. I kept the Tac Star side saddle attached. No shells loaded in it. Folks aren’t use to seeing a short barreled shotgun on the trap field.

My score was 17 out of 25. Not bad for my first time using the Pardner Protector for trap shooting.

 

 

Skip to toolbar