Side by side shotguns (S x S) have always had a loyal following, but for quite some time the price for a good side-by-side has been prohibitive for many. Today, the side-by-side shotgun is making a comeback and manufacturers are responding by offering the S X S among their shotguns for sale. You may wonder why purchase an obsolete gun, until you realize the S x S has advantages you will not receive in the pump-action or semi-automatic shotguns.

Why Side-By-Side?

First of all, the side by side shotgun for sale is so simple that a first time shooter can learn to use it in less than a minute. It is easier to operate than any pump action or semi-automatic shotgun. This alone offers a healthy market of young and inexperienced shooters among gun sales.

Second, the SxS lacks any action. This makes it shorter, lighter, and easier to operate. These are the features stimulating the growing popularity of the SxS as a home defense weapon. It is much easier to move through the tight halls and furniture packed rooms of the home. Its small size and maneuverability is a plus when hunting in dense vegetation and forests. Whether for home defense or hunting, the SXS has its place with a growing number of fans selecting it versus the popular semi-auto shotgun.

Third, side by side’s the break action enables you to use non-standard shells that don’t cycle very well in other shotguns. If the shell will fit and close it is very likely to fire. With two separate barrels and triggers on the side by side, you are able to use a mixed load. For example, you can use buckshot in one and birdshot in the other. This adds an additional benefit for hunters.

Side-By-Side Ammo

It is very rare for a SxS to jam a shell. That is a big plus in any experienced shooters view. Due to the SXS’s simplicity, on the rare occasions a jam has occurred, it is a 1-2 second fix. Reliability and its simplicity provide a strong factor fueling the SXS’s guns sales.

Short shells is a frequently used ammo in home defense. The short shells provide a light recoil that is ideal for youth and novices lacking experience, or those who can’t use a weapon with heavy recoil. Novices typically love the S X S, as the light recoil helps them to gain accuracy, as well as enables them to keep practicing without fatigue. No one wants to shoot a gun where they consistently miss due to heavy recoil and fatigue.

Disadvantages of The SXS

The primary disadvantage of the SxS is its limited ammunition, as it only provides 2 shots before you must reload. That is actually good for novices, it gives them more experience in loading. The other disadvantage is you must leave it unloaded in a home with children due to safety issues. For the right person, the SXS has plenty of advantages. It is easy to use, dependable, effective, and an awful lot of fun to shoot. It also provides a comfortable session on the range.

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