Shotgun pattern

[Bluemoto66]

Does anyone know what the choke is on the new defense shotguns with shortened barrels?
I have a model 1200 Winchester that has a full choke plain barrel shortened to 18" by a gunsmith a while back and I assume it is the equivalent of a Imp. Cylinder but have been wondering about the pattern if I use it for home defense. Do you think the spread will too great?
THanks,

BobCat

 

[robertc1024]

I would think it would be more like a cylinder - having no choke. Shooting something like 4 shot or bigger will put a world of hurt on anybody.

 

[txinvestigator]

I have a 20 inch barrel mossberg 500 with no choke.

00 buck, reduced recoil

At across the room distances you cannot go wrong.

Even at a distance most houses will not have 25 yards;

 

[breakingcontact]

Got to shoot your gun with your chosen load to find out.

 

[35Remington]

Got to shoot your gun with your chosen load to find out.

This. Most skeet ranges have pattern boards they'll let you use (though not with buckshot).