{"id":212647,"date":"2025-06-27T20:55:13","date_gmt":"2025-06-28T01:55:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=212647"},"modified":"2025-10-06T08:19:35","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T13:19:35","slug":"the-shotgun-pdw-concept","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/the-shotgun-pdw-concept\/","title":{"rendered":"The Shotgun PDW Concept"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-estimated-reading-time yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time: <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">17<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m a big fan of the shotgun as a defensive weapon. When it comes to home defence, there is nothing better for me and my family. I understand why it\u2019s not the best option for everyone, but I do like the benefits the shotgun offers. There have been rumblings here and there regarding the civilian PDW or <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/springfields-new-personal-defense-weapon\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-shotgun-pdw-concept\" title=\"The Shotgun PDW Concept\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"372\">personal defense weapon<\/a> concept. As a shotgunner, I wanted to apply that thinking to the old scattergun and develop a Shotgun PDW.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-the-civilian-pdw\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-shotgun-pdw-concept\" title=\"The Shotgun PDW Concept\" data-level=\"2\">The Civilian PDW<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-bluf-it-s-not-realistic\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-shotgun-pdw-concept\" title=\"The Shotgun PDW Concept\" data-level=\"2\">BLUF &#8211; It\u2019s Not Realistic<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-the-breakdown-of-my-shotgun-pdw\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-shotgun-pdw-concept\" title=\"The Shotgun PDW Concept\" data-level=\"2\">The Breakdown Of My Shotgun PDW<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-benefits-of-the-shotgun-pdw\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-shotgun-pdw-concept\" title=\"The Shotgun PDW Concept\" data-level=\"2\">Benefits of the Shotgun PDW<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-downsides\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-shotgun-pdw-concept\" title=\"The Shotgun PDW Concept\" data-level=\"2\">Downsides<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-taking-the-shotgun-pdw-for-a-walk\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-shotgun-pdw-concept\" title=\"The Shotgun PDW Concept\" data-level=\"2\">Taking the Shotgun PDW For a Walk<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-beyond-50-yards\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-shotgun-pdw-concept\" title=\"The Shotgun PDW Concept\" data-level=\"3\">Beyond 50 Yards<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-personal-defender-redefined\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-shotgun-pdw-concept\" title=\"The Shotgun PDW Concept\" data-level=\"2\">Personal Defender Redefined<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A quick Google search tells me I wasn\u2019t the first to think of this idea. Gabe Suarez has an entire post about it. We are primarily of the same frame of mind, but he advocates for a stockless design, whereas mine takes a stocked route. The Shotgun PDW came to be due to the stock design, which comes from Defender Tactical.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-stock-removed-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"QuickStock and predator grip\" class=\"wp-image-212622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-stock-removed-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-stock-removed-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-stock-removed-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-stock-removed-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-stock-removed-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-stock-removed.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The QuikStock and Predator Grip is the part that ties this whole idea together. It allows for a compact, easy-to-shoot weapon that instantly converts to a stocked shotgun. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Defender Tactical makes many shotgun products and focuses a lot on Mossberg designs. One of their latest is the Predator Grip and QuickStock combo. This, plus a super short Mossberg, drove my idea forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-civilian-pdw\">The Civilian PDW<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We need to establish what a PDW is, what it does, and why it could be valuable. The term PDW first came up in a military context for NATO and is quite specific to necessitate a special ammo type and select fire capability as a civilian, but that\u2019s not an option, sadly. However, the civilian PDW concept has gathered a little steam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A civilian PDW is a compact and often concealable weapon offering greater range, control, and better ergonomics than a handgun. It\u2019s usually a large-format pistol with a brace. Think of stuff like the Flux Defense Raider. That\u2019s a PDW. It allows you to shoot further, faster, and straighter.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/SIG-P320-chassis-from-Flux-with-quick-deploy-brace.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-206933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/SIG-P320-chassis-from-Flux-with-quick-deploy-brace.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/SIG-P320-chassis-from-Flux-with-quick-deploy-brace-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/SIG-P320-chassis-from-Flux-with-quick-deploy-brace-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/SIG-P320-chassis-from-Flux-with-quick-deploy-brace-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s designed to be carried concealed; typically, the idea is that it\u2019s a stop-gap between a pistol and a rifle. The civilian PDW is aimed at situations where civil unrest occurs, whether long-term or short-term. Why wouldn\u2019t you just stay home with an AR? As Jack Clemons says, you still have to pay rent in the apocalypse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It might not be a total Mad Max-style situation, but concealment is still necessary. However, it also might be when the police aren\u2019t responding to every call, and you\u2019re on your own. Having just a <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/search?keyword=glock%2043\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-shotgun-pdw-concept\" title=\"The Shotgun PDW Concept\">Glock 43<\/a> puts you in a rough condition, so why not have something concealable but more capable as well?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, is the shotgun PDW a realistic concept?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bluf-it-s-not-realistic\">BLUF &#8211; It\u2019s Not Realistic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bottom line up front: I\u2019m not advocating for the average Joe to carry a short-barreled shotgun. This is more or less a thought experiment of what a shotgun PDW could look like. The tax stamp, the difficulty of obtaining parts, and the legal repercussions of carrying an NFA weapon make this an unrealistic proposition.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-without-stock-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Shotgun PDW profile\" class=\"wp-image-212617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-without-stock-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-without-stock-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-without-stock-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-without-stock-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-without-stock-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-without-stock.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Mossberg 590A1 served as the basis for the shotgun PDW. I used a 10.25-inch barrel with a three-round tube and a +1 magazine extension. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Shotgun PDW is reserved for a time when the law doesn\u2019t care about what weapon you carry, which seems fairly unlikely. So, to be clear, don\u2019t carry sawn-off shotguns and expect not to get in trouble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-breakdown-of-my-shotgun-pdw\">The Breakdown Of My Shotgun PDW<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>My Shotgun PDW started life as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mossberg.com\/firearms\/shotguns\/590-a1.html\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-shotgun-pdw-concept\" title=\"The Shotgun PDW Concept\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mossberg 590A1 receiver<\/a>. I then filed an eForm 1 to officially and legally allow me to create a short-barreled shotgun. From there, I installed a 10.5-inch barrel, a three-round magazine tube with a +1 extension, and the Predator Grip and QuikStock from Defender Tactical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Predator grip looks and functions a bit like the original Shockwave grip. It\u2019s the same design, but a little longer and straighter. The real trick to the Predator grip is the ability to fit a small, lightweight, skeletal stock known as the QuikStock. The QuickStok is a quick-attach and mostly quick-detach stock.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-woth-stock-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"QuickStock shotgun pdw\" class=\"wp-image-212619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-woth-stock-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-woth-stock-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-woth-stock-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-woth-stock-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-woth-stock-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-woth-stock.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The QuicStock isn&#8217;t painful. It might be metal, but it&#8217;s not going to hurt you. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It slides into the rear of the Predator grip, transforming your gun from a pistol grip-only shotgun to a stocked shotgun. The stock is super light and short, so it can be stashed in a bag alongside the Shotgun PDW.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve also equipped the weapon with a red dot and a Defender Tactical mini-shell adapter. The gun can typically hold four 2.75-inch shells and five mini shells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-benefits-of-the-shotgun-pdw\">Benefits of the Shotgun PDW<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most current civilian PDWs are pistol-caliber weapons. This means you\u2019re stuck with pistol-caliber ballistics, which essentially suck. The Shotgun PDW gives you long gun power in a very compact package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A buckshot round for this short gun is much more effective on target than a 9mm or any pistol round. The Shotgun PDW hits hard and has excellent terminal ballistics. Plus, you can swap between slugs and buckshot. Slugs can get through barriers and cover much better than pistol rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-side-saddle-e1738288064741-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Shotgun PDW side saddle\" class=\"wp-image-212626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-side-saddle-e1738288064741-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-side-saddle-e1738288064741-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-side-saddle-e1738288064741-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-side-saddle-e1738288064741-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-side-saddle-e1738288064741-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-side-saddle-e1738288064741.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The side saddle is from NC Star. NC Star makes mostly garbage, but side saddles are hard to mess up. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Buckshot gives the advantage of multiple projectiles per trigger pull, making it easier to hit a threat where it counts. Hitting moving targets is much easier with a shotgun than a normal PDW. It\u2019s just a factor of projectiles spreading several inches at close range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-downsides\">Downsides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An uber-short, lightweight shotgun takes a lot of practice to use efficiently. The recoil can be intense, so you have to lean into that classic push\/pull technique and provide zero slack. It\u2019s easy for the gun to get away from you if you\u2019re not experienced with shotguns.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-ammo-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Shotgun ammo with ar magazine\" class=\"wp-image-212624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-ammo-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-ammo-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-ammo-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-ammo-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-ammo-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-ammo.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Admittedly, the shotgun PDW doesn&#8217;t hold a ton of ammo. Each round packs 8 to 9 pellets per trigger pull. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also deafening, and muzzle flash can be prominent with slugs. With Federal FliteControl, there isn\u2019t much flash, but cheaper buckshot loads can be more noticeable. We are also limited in capacity. You have to load the gun to keep fighting constantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tax stamp is an issue and might not be legal in your state. The tax stamp and its restrictions are a hassle and make this an unrealistic option under our current laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-taking-the-shotgun-pdw-for-a-walk\">Taking the Shotgun PDW For a Walk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Shooting the Shotgun PDW isn\u2019t as rough as I expected. I\u2019m pretty accustomed to <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/search?keyword=short-barreled%20shotguns\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-shotgun-pdw-concept\" title=\"The Shotgun PDW Concept\">short-barreled shotguns<\/a>, and with low-recoil ammo, I could place two rounds on two targets in less than one second with just the pistol grip. The Predator grip provides an excellent grip on the gun and doesn\u2019t hurt the wrist.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-shooting-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Shooting shotgun\" class=\"wp-image-212615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-shooting-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-shooting-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-shooting-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-shooting-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-shooting-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-shooting.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pull it back into your shoulder and push it forward. This tension helps reduce recoil and makes the gun easy to handle. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Using the push\/pull technique, the front grip helps control the gun and reduce recoil. Drilling targets with buckshot at close ranges is easy, just like with any other shotgun. Within 20 yards, the Shotgun PDW works quite well with just the Predator pistol grip. If we get a bit further back, we can quickly install the QuickStock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It slides right into the grip, and you will now have a properly stocked shotgun. This makes it easy to hit threats from 25 to 50 yards. At 50 yards, I consistently hit with slugs and felt confident using the gun defensively.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-shooting-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Red dot on firearm\" class=\"wp-image-212620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-shooting-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-shooting-2-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-shooting-2-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-shooting-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-shooting-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-shooting-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The red dot makes it way more accurate with slugs and Federal Flitecontrol. Without it, the bead on the barrel kinda sucks. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-beyond-50-yards\">Beyond 50 Yards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond 50 yards, things got wonky. Typically, I can hit targets at 100 yards with slugs, but the shorter barrel may cause velocity and stability issues. I can hit a man-sized torso, but I\u2019m not getting the accuracy I\u2019d want for defensive use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Shotgun PDW - Big Power In a Small Package\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WhBBjbnoQF0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For this concept, 50 yards is perfect. In reality, we are likely to be much closer; slugs would be used to eliminate thin cover rather than long-range shots.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-muzzle-flash-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Muzzle flash\" class=\"wp-image-212621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-muzzle-flash-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-muzzle-flash-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-muzzle-flash-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-muzzle-flash-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-muzzle-flash-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shotgun-pdw-muzzle-flash.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The short barrel allows for some serious muzzle flash. Believe it or not, the mini shells make the biggest flash. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>READ MORE HERE: <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/flux-raider-x-p320-chassis\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-shotgun-pdw-concept\" title=\"The Shotgun PDW Concept\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FLUX Raider X P320 Chassis- Ultimate P320 Upgrade?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The red dot makes a huge difference in speed and accuracy. Put the dot on the target, pull the trigger, and the target gets a load of buckshot or a slug. The shotgun PDW does a fantastic job of fighting at close range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-personal-defender-redefined\">Personal Defender Redefined<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If there weren\u2019t so many legal restrictions on the Shotgun PDW, I think it would be a very valid concept. It\u2019s a capable, short, and powerful weapon. It would be capable of self-defense and would overcome the pistol&#8217;s ballistic issues. 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