This is exactly what I thought 2 years ago. One shot only...seriously? What if I miss? There is certainly superior firepower to be had.
Well, I've had a change of heart and now really like a SS! I picked up both a Rossi 357 and a H&R single shot 20 gauge 6 months or so ago and took a turkey with the 20 this morning. Had a second shell in within a matter of seconds.
Why did I leave my 870 at home today? SS is lighter and I appreciate the absolute simplicity of it. And did I mention cheaper too? I'll still make plenty use of the 870 but the SS was a blast!
I too have went to carrying an H&R 20ga for rabbit hunting. You usually don't get a good chance at a second shot if the first misses once they turn on the jets or start bounding all over the place. One of my buddies has a REM 1100 that he was carrying and wanted to trade guns for a while. I found out why when he handed me that thing. Felt like a railroad tie! It's easier to convince a young hunter that they work when you are carrying one too.
