Got my new shotty today / but i need some advice please

[mjr88 50]

Hi all

 

After trying to decide on which semi auto to add to my gun cabinet , i decided on the Winchester sx3 31/2'' composite and purchased it today on my standard shotgun certificate.

 

However , when i got home i found an article on the web stating that :

 

Though you might think both are shotguns (class 11) I must point out that the 3½” model will be classed as a Section 1 firearm since you can easily load the magazine with more than two rounds if you use the short 2” shells. Ignorance of the law; be it as a dealer or shooter is no excuse; you have been warned!

 

I am now confused and worried that i am in possession of an illegal firearm although i have read a few uk forum posts that this composite 31/2'' version can be legally purchased on the standard shotty certificate.

 

So any advice will be greatly appreciated ,

 

Here are a couple of pics of my new shooty and the article mentioned ,

 

John

 

http://gunmart.net/gun_review/winchester_sx3_semi-auto/

 

 

 

Edited August 17, 2010 by mjr88

[Daveo 61]

Mines a Beretta A400 3 1/2" chamber and "probably" could take three 2 1/2" shells.

Its only illegal if you load three in the magazine.

Any 3 1/2" chambered gun with a tube mag has the potential to be illegal.

Chill out and enjoy the gun, Just as a word of warning Gamebore clear pigeon will defo fit 3 in your mag so probably better to avoid that particular cartridge

[Daveo 61]

I just read the article, that guys full of shite,

Someone show me a 2" 12 bore cartridge thats available to buy today.......

[mjr88 50]

Mines a Beretta A400 3 1/2" chamber and "probably" could take three 2 1/2" shells.

Its only illegal if you load three in the magazine.

Any 3 1/2" chambered gun with a tube mag has the potential to be illegal.

 

Do you mean that you could probably load MORE than 3 shells into the magazine.

 

I am new to semi autos but thought that 3 shells are the norm to load into a semi auto on a standard uk shotgun cert ,

 

John

Edited August 17, 2010 by mjr88

[Daveo 61]

Yes, if a semi or a pump has a 3 1/2" chamber the magazine is designed to hold two 3 1/2" cartridges so there for will accept three 2 1/2" shells plus one in the chamber.

IF YOU DO THIS ITS CLASSED AS A SECTION 1 FIREARM,

If you use it as intended (like i use mine) as a sec 2 its legal.

[mjr88 50]

Yes, if a semi or a pump has a 3 1/2" chamber the magazine is designed to hold two 3 1/2" cartridges so there for will accept three 2 1/2" shells plus one in the chamber.

IF YOU DO THIS ITS CLASSED AS A SECTION 1 FIREARM,

If you use it as intended (like i use mine) as a sec 2 its legal.

 

Daveo

 

Understood

[Daveo 61]

Sound, Like i said avoid Clear pigeon carts.....

[danebrewer10 6]

I just read the article, that guys full of shite,

Someone show me a 2" 12 bore cartridge thats available to buy today.......

 

sorry hoss, Gamebore make a 2" cartridge with 24g of shot in size 6 and 7!

 

http://www.gamebore.com/page.php?id1=2&id2=3

 

the last cartridge in the "super game" section

 

DB

 

I don't understand how "if you use it how it's intended" then it's fine, ie, only putting 2 carts in the magazine, but surely if there's space for more then it's a sect firearm? It'd be like buying an 8 shot SA, but then saying, oh it's OK, i'll only be putting 2 carts in the mag.... Silly comparison maybe but something I can't get my head round..... the only thing is, what can a 31/2 chambered gun do that a 3" can't in normal shooting situations?

[dave1372 83]

I just read the article, that guys full of shite,

Someone show me a 2" 12 bore cartridge thats available to buy today.......

 

sorry hoss, Gamebore make a 2" cartridge with 24g of shot in size 6 and 7!

 

http://www.gamebore....php?id1=2&id2=3

 

the last cartridge in the "super game" section

 

 

He set himself up fo that one.