I have a 12 Gauge M2 with a 26” barrel -and it balances perfectly at the front of the action so that when you lift from your forearm the gun comes to battery on plane.

I also have a 20 gauge M2 with a 24” barrel - it’s SUPER light, and also comes up on plane….

If you hunt wooded area’s a 28” barrel IS NOT the way to go…. If you hunt plains or ducks then a 28 is all good.

I’m a “spot shooter”. - meaning I can shot a bird in less than 2 seconds (and I mean it’s falling dead by then), so how a gun comes up is kind of important.






Originally Posted by rte

Originally Posted by old_willys

I was wondering if 26 or 28" barrel was needed, will have to handle one.


I have an M1 20 with 26" barrel but when I need to buy an M2 I'll get the 28" barrel.

Up until a few years ago the 20 ga was never offered with a 28" barrel just 24" and 26".


Last edited by Spotshooter; 10/24/21.
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