Rock Island Traditional 410 Gauge 20" Barrel Single Shot Shotgun
Rock Island Armory takes advantage of a proven and reliable shotgun design that includes current technology options for sporting, self defense and tactical needs. The Traditional single shot model features a polymer stock with woodgrain finish, bead front sight, and a countoured barrel.
Brand Rock Island
Category Shotguns
Model Traditional
Gauge 410 Gauge
Action Break Open
Sights Bead Front
Capacity 1
Chamber 3"
Hand Right
Oal 36.61"
Receiver Description Black
Stock Description Polymer Woodgrain
Weight 5 lbs
Barrel Description Contoured
Barrel Length 20"
Caliber Dictionary
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The 410 Gauge (410 Bore) shotgun cartridge is the only shotshell named by caliber (diameter) rather than the old "gauge" designation of round balls to the pound. Introduced in the U.S. in the early 1900s the 410 Gauge is the smallest shotshell in common use, offered in 2.5-inch loads with a 1/2-ounce payload and 3-inch loads with 3/4-ounce payloads. Most modern shotguns are chambered for 3-inch shells, but the longer shells cannot be used in guns with 2.5-inch chambers. 410 Gauge is a standard event in formal American Skeet competition. Because of its light recoil the 410 Gauge is often chosen as a "starter" shotgun for youngsters, but it is not an ideal choice; the light payload sharply limits range, effectiveness, and hitting ability, frustrating the efforts of generations of youngsters--and 410 slug loads are very marginal for deer. In the right hands at close range the 410 gauge is effective on upland game, but at its best it is a choice for experienced expert shotgunners. — Craig Boddington
