Afastr Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 (edited) I've recently gotten my SGC and have had to get a breakdown cabinet fitted (long story only thing that would fit in the only place I could secure it). I'm interested in getting a semi auto for general use and clay. However, my cabinet has a maximum internal height of 862 (33.94 inches). I'm looking for a gun where the combined fore end and stock length is about an inch or two less than this so it will fit. Any body got any experience with this or any recommendations on this? Thanks Alun (p.s No "Get a full length cabinet" please ) Edited May 27, 2014 by Afastr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berettacocker Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 Why combine stock / fore end length? Just leave it in 3 pieces Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinchesterDave Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 I've got a break down cabinet, my sx3 I even have to remove the Butt pad everytime, it's a right pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afastr Posted May 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 Hadn't considered removing the butt pad! Easy way to lose an inch or so..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 (edited) I've got a break down cabinet, my sx3 I even have to remove the Butt pad everytime, it's a right pain. That's exactly what I do with my semi (Franchi) remove the butt, not much of a hassle really,if you go this route just take your time not to cross thread the nut every time you assemble your gun BB Edited May 27, 2014 by Bluebarrels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 Hadn't considered removing the butt pad! Easy way to lose an inch or so..... I think you might find you will have to remove the complete butt,not just the pad with most semi's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afastr Posted May 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 I think you might find you will have to remove the complete butt,not just the pad with most semi's If it comes to that I suppose I'll have to. I have just under 34 inches to play with and I think most semi's I've looked at are about 34-35" from buttpad to the top of the magazine. Depends how much of a squish it would be to get it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aris Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 What if you put it in diagonally? Might give you an extra few inches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Prawn Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 What if you put it in diagonally? Might give you an extra few inches. That's what my wife said... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinchesterDave Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 I put mine in diagonally, but that's the only way it'll fit tbh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo90 Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 A - speak to the local gun shop, see if they have anything in they would let you try and fit in the cabinet B - if A doesn't give an answer, speak to your feo and see if a gun clamp would be allowed, if you only want the 1 gun, that may provide an answer as a way to secure the one gun in a confined space C buy a normal break down gun, single or over under Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 What about a hole in the top top to allow the barrel to stick out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derfley Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 Do you have a friendly RFD that, has the gun you are looking for and will break it down so you can take a tape measure to it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 (edited) Take a tape measure to any shop with a decent selection and get measuring most are built for 5 shot mags and crimped to 2 if it was built for 2 there would be less of an issue. Or one with an easily removed mag tube. Buying an OU is a much better solution tho, why do you want a pogo stick? Edited May 27, 2014 by HDAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfanz Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 my outlander is 34 inches to end of thread,just measured,if that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berettacocker Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 Why combine stock / fore end length? Just leave it in 3 piecessorry about my first post. Forgot about tube and thread! der! Use to have Al390 as well!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afastr Posted May 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Thanks for all of the advice lads. I think I can break down pretty much any gun I decide to buy.... depending on the extent that I want to dismantle the thing. my outlander is 34 inches to end of thread,just measured,if that helps Helps a lot actually, could probably just remove the recoil pad off that and get it in without needing to remove the stock.... Now to see if I can afford a new one....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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