I had seen this rifle advertised in American Rifleman a few issues ago and last night while shopping at the local Gander Mountain I got to hold one of Winchester's new Model 9410 traditional, chamber for the 2 1/2 .410 shotshell. It felt great in my hands. The throw on the lever was a little stiff and longer than I thought it would be but it was new out of the box I think it would loosen up a little. It threw up to my shoulder really nice and it was nice and light. I like the 10 round side port loaded tube magazine. My question is has anyone out there bought one? They guys at Gander Mountain said they were jumping off the shelves quicker than they could put them out, but then again they are trying to sell me one. How do they shoot, both shotshell and slugs? Has any one tried some 00 000 buckshot? I would like to use it for squirrel hunting and coyote hunting. I'm a little concerned about using it for deer seeing it only chambers the 2 3/4" shell, but then again a .410 slug has about the same muzzle energy as a 44 mag. After seeing how long of a throw on the lever I understand why they didn't chamber it for the 3" shell. I would love to hear your opinions especial comments on accuracy with various loads, shot or slug.
The gun look like it would be lots of fun to have, but I don't have lots of cash to throw around and if I buy one I want to be able to use it.
Thanks ahead of time
Matt
The gun look like it would be lots of fun to have, but I don't have lots of cash to throw around and if I buy one I want to be able to use it.
Thanks ahead of time
Matt