Hands down the best 20 ga Hatfield video. I have mine virtually the same configuration except for the storage modifications. Back to the work bench! Thanks for the video, I’m subbed!
Nice job! Very comparable to my ATI single shot 12 gauge, which I got from a pawn shop for the same price. Mine was already an18.5" barrel, and in the stock had a large compartment for the same kind of goodies, so I included one of those micro 12 gauge cleaning kits and othe goodies. Yep, these kinds of guns make great truck and survival guns. I ain't worried bout a zombie apocalypse, only how to gather some meat if I am stuck out somewhere in the woods, and those pesky two legged critters who might want to take advantage of me. I very much like your textured paint idea and when I finally get around to camo painting my truck gun will use that on my stock grip and forearm for better grip in wet weather! Good idea for a sling for this style gun, as it gets to be a pita to carry this sized gun over long distances if you are hiking out from nowhere! Have a great day! I am!
this is among the best videos I have seen as far as modifying this gun. i love that you added a flashlight instead of cutting down the stock.. and the trigger guard stays in tact. killer.
I like the way that you did this and the paint that you used comes in various colors so that if you wanted to you could do a camouflage paint job on it plus with the cavity in the stock you could add a ferro rod and maybe a small fire kit or fishing kit, etc for survival purposes if needed. Nice job I am having a hard time finding this shot gun thoe and wish I could find one did they take them off the market
Yep ... did basically the same thing but with the Hatfield 12ga minus the thumb screw. The metal nut for that screw broke off on mine. So ... a bit of Gorilla Tape holds on the fore stock. Have (9) different inserts (Chiappa X Caliper, 7" - 9mm, 38ACP, 357Mag, .44Mag, 45ACP, 40S&W, 20ga, 410ga) & (Short Lane, 8" - .22LR) to handle all kinds of ammunition. Have the same basic sights (True Glow)( a little dab of superglue keeps them intact). This thing is dead-on with all ammo types @ 50+ yds on a 4" target. Since there is more recoil with the 12ga ... removed the butt plate and used a slip-on pad. In the stock I installed a pc of steel wool on a string along with (2) 12ga shells. Can clean the barrel if needed or is a good fire starter along with the matches in the fore stock. Best thing with this setup .... forces (1) Shot (1) Kill mentality.
Great ideas mostly. Id want screw in chokes and a Short lane 9mm or .22 conversion. Ida done texured clear truck bed paint, i like the original walnut. Thanks for the excellent ideas. A job well done for sure!
There only a couple of things I would question, your lighter can dry up, unless you check it at least once a month to refill it. Your paint job, depending on your area where you live. I would have painted it to blend with your landscape, if you live in a desert region, your right on point, but if you live a wooded area, I would have picked a different color. Everything else is a great job. I believe your mods are the best I have seen on youtube. Keep them coming.
Due to my poor night vision I went lighter so I can grab it in very low light. If local cammo is your thing, I still suggest that brand of paint as a base coat because it's so darned tough.
Impressive. I, too, carry a few of those keychain lighters. Have had them for approximately 18 months. I find that by keeping the fluid consistently topped off they are more reliable than full sized Zippo’s because that capsule seats so well. Maybe a few swivels and hooks in the top well along with the Swiss Army knife? Best wishes. See you at the ramparts 👊🏼💥
Great job! Perfect! I see videos on stuff and you kind of pick out what makes sense to you and what doesn't. What you did to the Hatfield was exactly the path my wacky brain would have taken me. If you're married, I'll bet the misses would rather you worked on house repairs haha. Being a carpenter/remodel guy, did you set up a router with a plunge bit for the battery compartment or drill multiple holes with a depth stop or marker on the bit and then just ream it out? A suggestion for filling in with epoxy, just like concrete, a rough surface will hold better. Even putting in some galvanized wire strands, drilled in at at angles kind of like rebar in concrete. Thanks for the video!
P's also if done right you could add a scope like a small red dot that you could adjust for some distance shooting ( would be useful ) in some hunting places.
I've been considering one of these in 12-gauge for the ability to launch signal flares, if need be. Does this strike you as a good idea, or no? Should I just keep a flare gun as well?
Nice video you got some good mods there but I would put cotton balls inside where the battery and flashlight are,so you can't hear it rattling every time you pick it up ,that would drive me nuts , just my preference. The paint job looks cool. I have one in 410 that are used for hunting really like these Hatfield's that I bought the semi auto in 12 gauge.
Any particular reason you went with a 20 GA instead of 12??? Love this build. Simple, efficient, practical, compact, and high value. Well done. Now you got the juices flowing! My wife thanks you-NOT!!! She'll say, the LAST thing YOU need is another gun project!!!
There's a really good argument to be made for 12G as it's far more available. 20G is out there but it's not as common and common is good for a survival gun. Reviews of the 12G mentioned it's a bit harsh in the recoil department, and this is pretty significant even in 20G. The 20G is smaller and lighter (and so is the ammo) which I think made it better for the task but still makes big holes. I can get pistol caliber converters for it in 20G so that's not an issue. Also, curiosity because I've never owned a 20G and that's good enough reason. You could do this same conversion to a 12g but I don't know if Walmart still sells these.
Nice job! Since those come with a modified choke, how has shortening the barrel affected accuracy? I've been looking for something like this for a while.
Thanks! I have not tested it. I wasn't terribly concerned about that, I figure it for a close range self-defense and possible emergency food hunting weapon. My main goal was compactness for carry.
I like what's going on here, but I have to ask if that light can survive the recoil. I've seen more than a few lights that fail after only a few dozen rounds from a shotgun.
Add a rifled 9mm adapter and a 20 ga. side stock shell holder and you can use the butt stock to carry the 9mm ammo. The 9mm adapter will fit in the bigger hole of butt stock. Put some fishing line an cork and a few hooks in a plastic bag to pad the end next to the butt stock bolt. (Put the hooks in the round cork and wrap the line around the cork, leaving a line to pull it out of the stock. Going to use the forestock idea to carry my fire striker.
Great vid, Thx for taking the time.. Also, Where did you get those sights and what are they called? the ones that clip onto the rib? I can't find anything like that over here in the UK and really want something like that for my 12 gauge pump.
I really should have put that up. Thanks for reminding me. www.cheaperthandirt.com/product/williams-fire-sight-fiber-optic-sights-universal-shotgun-rib-mount-red-front-green-rear-high-contrast-set-black-finish-70230-053506702305.do
How well do those sights work out in terms of allowing you to zero them for slugs or perhaps a chamber insert like a 20 gauge to .22 LR or .38 special adapter? Thanks.
Ha ha. I recently made up a short-barreled Rossi 20 gauge "tactical" single-shot and put one of the ATI extendable pistol grips and fore-ends on it. I also put a heat-shield on the top that has a peep or ghost-ring style sight on it which is only slightly adjustable. I figured it'd be way off for use with set of Chiappa pistol-caliber adapters I have. So first day out trying the gun, I fire a factory 45 Long Colt round out of the gun using one of the Chiappa adapters, and danged if the thing didn't hit exactly to point of aim at 25 yards right off the bat.
Look up TH-cam to see how to take an empty Mini Bic lighter & re purpose it into a fire starter :) You cut the bottom white base off & pack the 2 holes with dryer lint,... Cover the ends with those little rubber sleeves off of a cheap spring clamp (Harbor Freight) You can remove the metal flame guard on the front & you have a nice little flint striker :) This could also fit nicely into your gun somewhere. Dollar Tree also has, for $1 a nice mini flash light with laser pointer for signalling for help.
Wait until you run a slug in that thing.... mine hits like a Mack truck with a 2 and 3/4 shell. Nice except covering the nice wood work they come with, but to each his own I guess. Keep up the great work.
@@alwaystinkering7710 also just put a optics mount on it and a red dot for the deer opener today. Now if only the deer would work with me to test it out.
I've got the same shotgun and I would like to know about the sights. The brand and size so I can get a set put on mine. This is one of the better videos I've seen on the Hatfield shotgun, thanks for sharing
Nice video and work on the mods. I'm wondering, with your apparent abilities, why not use a swivel stud instead of the wing nut on the forearm since your intention is to use it for that purpose.
Thanks! Good question. It's because I have not been able to find one with the correct M5 thread. I will make another try before I make one from scratch. My best bet is in Europe, all I can find here is SAE thread versions.
I'm not that familiar with this particular shotty, but on an old H&R I retreaded the female stud on the barrel. Eh, just a thought. Certainly like the way your's turned out though.
why bother with changing the screw in the forarm at all? use the Swiss Army knife to remove the original. then there apears to be no modifications at all....
Here is a tip. You can drill a series of holes in the top of the stock that hold extra rounds of ammo. This puts them in a perfect position for quick reloading. My .410 holds 8 rounds. 4 of shot shell and 4 of .45 colt.,, Also, this little .410 can fire .44 magnum and .444 Marlin. Best mod for the $99 shotgun.
@@arcyswopes9633 .444 Marlin is the same caliber as .44magnum, only with a lot more powder.. I call it the .44 magnum-magnum. Not all .410 shotguns can handle this power. Don't try this unless you are sure your gun can handle the pressure.
I have an H&R single shot shotgun,it will hold a 444 magnum in the chamber and a 8mm round as well,but have not considered firing either one🤔🙏👍 an have no plans to even though the barrle is strong enough to handle it.Thanks
@@arcyswopes9633 There's no sense shooting a small caliber rifle cartridge in a shotgun. The .410 is .41 caliber. A .30 something caliber bullet will be loose in the bore, therefore it will not generate much pressure, therefore it will be slow as hell out the muzzle. The plus side is, it couldn't possible blow up your shotgun.The .444Marlin is .429 caliber... a tight fit in your .410 bore. It will generate nearly as much pressure as it does in the chamber of a .444 Marlin rifle. If the chamber of your single shot H&R .410 is thicker than the chamber of a .444 Marlin rifle, it most likely can handle the pressure. My $99 Hatfield .410 has a heavy duty chamber and thick wall barrel. It handles the .444 like a champ. I'm getting enough muzzle energy to put that 230 grain soft point bullet through an 1/8th in. steel plate.
Delta Dragon2235 The Maverick is my favorite firearm I own and it was the cheapest. I paid $209 to be exact. Had it for maybe a year. I probably shoot it more then all my other firearms and I have never had a problem with it.. My shotgun still looks new and I havent cleaned it yet.. I keep my barrel and ammo tubed wiped down with synthetic motor oil.. Im thinking about getting that 20 gauge Mossberg Shockwave. Shotguns are my favorite firearms and Ive heard Mossberg makes the best
@@outlawgt3045 I agree with you and get the 20 gauge shock wave its great mostly with #3 buck and shotguns and handguns are my favorite kinds of firearms I also paid 209 for my maverick as well got it as a Christmas present for myself
You would have been better off getting the Hatfield in 12 Gauge. The reason is simple. With shotgun adapters you can run 20 Gauge in the 12 Gauge, And other calibers like 9mm, .22LR, .40 S&W/.410 ROUNDS JUST FOR STARTERS Food for thought.
Far better to chop up one of these things than an old Stevens, Iver Johnson, or Harrington Richardson, which are far better made, and they don't make them anymore.
Good, solid modifications. I have about 10 of those lighters and use them on my guns as well. They're a perfect fit. The real question is do I want to shell out $99 . . . damn right I do!
A fair question. Two reasons. I didn't own a 20ga and was curious how it compares to 12. The other was size/weight, the 20 is much lighter than the 12. They made a .410 and I considered it but passed for the 20 because it is big enough to take a subcaliber adapter to allow it to shoot other centerfire ammo. I'd like to get a 9mm adapter to go with it and it will far more effective as a SHTF gun.
I'm sure it would be, ammo is much easier to get so a 12ga with a set of subcaliber adapters would be darned versatile. My philosophy is this is more of a get-home gun that would live in my car and always be there should I need a last-ditch weapon. If I had to abandon the car and hoof it, or stuck in bad weather, this would give me one thing to grab and go. Think of it more as "all else fails" tool. With just that I have a means of getting food, protection, light, and fire in one easy to carry package. I normally would have a pistol as well but this gives more punch at longer range. I wouldn't make this my first choice, it's a backup to a backup. All that said, it's a hoot to shoot! This thing is LOUD and puts a big hole in the paper. It's very satisfying!
As usual 20 gauge gets no respect. A 7/8 oz. (382 gr) slug with a diameter of .61 at 1300 FPS generates 1400+ foot pounds of energy according to my ballistic calculator. Way higher than a 44 magnum. Pros: Lighter less recoil Cons: Ammo isn’t as prevalent or varied. Not as powerful as 12 gauge of course.
@@duke927 There's a mentality that nothing but the biggest, fastest, and most powerful will do and anything less is a joke. [MORE POWER! (insert simian grunting here)] It's applied to anything that goes, turns, or bangs. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate some overkill too. But realistically, power always comes at a price of weight, size, and cost. My 60 HP motorcycle can take me anywhere I want to go and I can push it or lift one end if I need to. I don't need the weight of a 100 HP engine and I don't want a survival bike that's so heavy it can't be moved without a winch! Weight and space matter a lot especially if it's something you are going to carry on your (in my case, old) back and knees. OTOH my home defense shotgun is a Mossberg 12G that holds 7 rounds in a bullpup stock (see my video!) and fully loaded it's a heavy beast but because of its intended use I never have to worry about carrying it very far. Weight isn't a big concern in that application.
always tinkering well I was trying to grease up my gun and the screw won't come out so I can do that. I'm going to need to drill it and that will ruin the pin so I'm going to need a new one. I just don't want my gun to not be functional during the time that I'm doing that because it might take some time for me to find the right size and if I knew what size it was that would save me from having to have a non-functional gun while I'm looking for a new pin.
Yeah, I tried and can't get mine out either. I think they put it in with thread locker. I thought I might like to make a removable pin so I could break it down.
I'll bet it's a metric shoulder bolt. They can be had. Let me know if you take the plunge and drill it out, I'm sure many would like to know that size and how you get it out.
always tinkering thanks for trying I think I'm going to do the same thing. If you come across the size of the pin that I would need then let me know. Who knows I might get an answer from the company.
The "rail" is a ventilated rib and considering these come with actual walnut stocks, your finish job is sad to me as a woodworker, but it's your gun, so be ad dumb as you can.
Why do these clowns always hack the barrel so short the shotgun becomes useless. Why bother with the sights? You have thrown the choke and a large portion of the barrel in the trash so just point the what’s left in the general direction of the target and hope one of the wide scattered pellets actually has some velocity left and hits something. Can I suggest you just keep a couple of rocks on your pocket and you can throw them at things.
1. because it makes it more compact 2. 18-20" is a common size for a riot/close range shotgun 3. it's intended for close range self-defense and in that range pellets won't scatter much 4. slugs don't scatter 5. it didn't have a choke in the first place 6. police have used barrels that length for decades, I think they know some things 7. if you think shortening a 29" barrel to 20" takes it from "lethal weapon" to "throwing rocks" you don't know what you're talking about.
@@alwaystinkering7710 I’m the one that doesn’t know what I’m talking about? The barrel you hacked off did have a choke…..Modified…..didn’t you notice. Why did you caption the video “bug out gun” then decide to hack it down as a “riot/close range gun” do you understand the difference or are you planning to look for riots when you bug out? I laugh at the thought of you bugging out and thinking you are going to get some food with that pointless noise maker.
@@chrisb3989 "bug out" is a broad term that covers more than wilderness survival. It's not intended for hunting wild game in the wilderness. It's for getting through inhabited areas, with more range than a handgun so that taking small animals is possible. It's a compromise, I admit it, far from ideal for wilderness. It's purpose it to have _A_ gun that can do many things, not necessarily the BEST gun.
@@alwaystinkering7710 I doubt very very much if that hacked down shotgun would effectively out range a full sized handgun. I don’t want to sound personally critical as people should use the gun they are happy with. I apologise for being snippy but I am a shotgun user and I get a bit worked up when I see them hacked down.
@@chrisb3989 Not a full size long barrel pistol, probably not. But my 3.5" carry gun? It's artillery compared to that. This is for leaving under the seat (locked, of course) so if the SHTF while you're out in normal life and even have to abandon your car you have something heavier than a carry gun to get you to safety, along with light, fire, and some tools.
This is by far the best video I have ever seen in regards to modifying this shotgun! Well done, Keep them coming!
Thanks!
Love the colour and the extra storage ideas. Great job
This is the best modified Hatfield single shot I have seen.Excellent job Tinker. I would never have thought to use the forearm for storage.
I really enjoyed your video! The modifications are intelligent and well thought out. Thank you for posting!
Hands down the best 20 ga Hatfield video. I have mine virtually the same configuration except for the storage modifications. Back to the work bench! Thanks for the video, I’m subbed!
best video on the Hatfield mods I've seen, I did a 20ga as well but nothing compared to your project. Nice job looks amazing.
Excellent work. I like the slot for the spare battery, though all the mods are great.
Best Hatfield modifications I’ve seen nice work fella
Nice setup. Well thought out and usable.
You easily have the best design for the Hatfield. I'll mail you all my pieces when I'm ready to do the woodwork, lol.
Very nice job sir! very innovative!
Good video and some well thought out mods.
Scott
Really nice setup
Nice job! Very comparable to my ATI single shot 12 gauge, which I got from a pawn shop for the same price. Mine was already an18.5" barrel, and in the stock had a large compartment for the same kind of goodies, so I included one of those micro 12 gauge cleaning kits and othe goodies. Yep, these kinds of guns make great truck and survival guns. I ain't worried bout a zombie apocalypse, only how to gather some meat if I am stuck out somewhere in the woods, and those pesky two legged critters who might want to take advantage of me. I very much like your textured paint idea and when I finally get around to camo painting my truck gun will use that on my stock grip and forearm for better grip in wet weather! Good idea for a sling for this style gun, as it gets to be a pita to carry this sized gun over long distances if you are hiking out from nowhere! Have a great day! I am!
Good Work, nice clean build
this is among the best videos I have seen as far as modifying this gun. i love that you added a flashlight instead of cutting down the stock.. and the trigger guard stays in tact. killer.
Love what you did with the extra battery and the lighter that’s awesome
Awe
Outstanding!! Very cool. I'd buy that!
Great mods and video!
You did an awesome job!
you did the same thing I did with my .243 Savage. Cool.
WOW!!!! Nice Job!!
very cool! you've inspired me!
I like the way that you did this and the paint that you used comes in various colors so that if you wanted to you could do a camouflage paint job on it plus with the cavity in the stock you could add a ferro rod and maybe a small fire kit or fishing kit, etc for survival purposes if needed. Nice job I am having a hard time finding this shot gun thoe and wish I could find one did they take them off the market
Yep ... did basically the same thing but with the Hatfield 12ga minus the thumb screw. The metal nut for that screw broke off on mine. So ... a bit of Gorilla Tape holds on the fore stock. Have (9) different inserts (Chiappa X Caliper, 7" - 9mm, 38ACP, 357Mag, .44Mag, 45ACP, 40S&W, 20ga, 410ga) & (Short Lane, 8" - .22LR) to handle all kinds of ammunition. Have the same basic sights (True Glow)( a little dab of superglue keeps them intact). This thing is dead-on with all ammo types @ 50+ yds on a 4" target. Since there is more recoil with the 12ga ... removed the butt plate and used a slip-on pad. In the stock I installed a pc of steel wool on a string along with (2) 12ga shells. Can clean the barrel if needed or is a good fire starter along with the matches in the fore stock. Best thing with this setup .... forces (1) Shot (1) Kill mentality.
Very smart awesome survival shotgun 👍
The Ati nomad sling mounts bolt up to the Hatfield if ya wanna get rid of the thumb screw. And my fav Hatfield build yet.
Great ideas mostly. Id want screw in chokes and a Short lane 9mm or .22 conversion. Ida done texured clear truck bed paint, i like the original walnut. Thanks for the excellent ideas. A job well done for sure!
Thanks! A 9mm barrel insert is next.
Very good build sir very good
There only a couple of things I would question, your lighter can dry up, unless you check it at least once a month to refill it. Your paint job, depending on your area where you live. I would have painted it to blend with your landscape, if you live in a desert region, your right on point, but if you live a wooded area, I would have picked a different color. Everything else is a great job. I believe your mods are the best I have seen on youtube. Keep them coming.
Due to my poor night vision I went lighter so I can grab it in very low light. If local cammo is your thing, I still suggest that brand of paint as a base coat because it's so darned tough.
Nice gun love mine.like the butt plate idea.
can you send the link for the sights?thanks
Man I have to agree it's best looking one yet. I'm going with the 12 gauge I like the adapter kits for them. Nice looking fun man
Thanks! I need to get off my butt and get the sling on.
Get one of those slings that has shell holders built in and you can carry more different kinds of rounds. Bird shot, slugs, 00.
Good job!!
we like the mods real nice.
Hey that’s awesome. I wonder if the heat of the barrel will do anything to the battery
Impressive. I, too, carry a few of those keychain lighters. Have had them for approximately 18 months. I find that by keeping the fluid consistently topped off they are more reliable than full sized Zippo’s because that capsule seats so well. Maybe a few swivels and hooks in the top well along with the Swiss Army knife? Best wishes. See you at the ramparts 👊🏼💥
What about the little stock hole?
Great job! Perfect! I see videos on stuff and you kind of pick out what makes sense to you and what doesn't. What you did to the Hatfield was exactly the path my wacky brain would have taken me. If you're married, I'll bet the misses would rather you worked on house repairs haha. Being a carpenter/remodel guy, did you set up a router with a plunge bit for the battery compartment or drill multiple holes with a depth stop or marker on the bit and then just ream it out? A suggestion for filling in with epoxy, just like concrete, a rough surface will hold better. Even putting in some galvanized wire strands, drilled in at at angles kind of like rebar in concrete. Thanks for the video!
Today I got to thinking about making a holster for it......
That would be cool.
P's also if done right you could add a scope like a small red dot that you could adjust for some distance shooting ( would be useful ) in some hunting places.
Cool very cool 👍
Is that a flash light on the barrel? If so where did you get it from
I've been considering one of these in 12-gauge for the ability to launch signal flares, if need be. Does this strike you as a good idea, or no? Should I just keep a flare gun as well?
Nice!
Nice video you got some good mods there but I would put cotton balls inside where the battery and flashlight are,so you can't hear it rattling every time you pick it up ,that would drive me nuts , just my preference. The paint job looks cool. I have one in 410 that are used for hunting really like these Hatfield's that I bought the semi auto in 12 gauge.
U made a beautiful gun
Nice rig.
Any particular reason you went with a 20 GA instead of 12??? Love this build. Simple, efficient, practical, compact, and high value. Well done. Now you got the juices flowing! My wife thanks you-NOT!!! She'll say, the LAST thing YOU need is another gun project!!!
There's a really good argument to be made for 12G as it's far more available. 20G is out there but it's not as common and common is good for a survival gun. Reviews of the 12G mentioned it's a bit harsh in the recoil department, and this is pretty significant even in 20G. The 20G is smaller and lighter (and so is the ammo) which I think made it better for the task but still makes big holes. I can get pistol caliber converters for it in 20G so that's not an issue. Also, curiosity because I've never owned a 20G and that's good enough reason. You could do this same conversion to a 12g but I don't know if Walmart still sells these.
If I find a 410 I'll do the same to that!
Sweet ! 👍 😁
Nice job! Since those come with a modified choke, how has shortening the barrel affected accuracy? I've been looking for something like this for a while.
Thanks! I have not tested it. I wasn't terribly concerned about that, I figure it for a close range self-defense and possible emergency food hunting weapon. My main goal was compactness for carry.
I like what's going on here, but I have to ask if that light can survive the recoil. I've seen more than a few lights that fail after only a few dozen rounds from a shotgun.
Add a rifled 9mm adapter and a 20 ga. side stock shell holder and you can use the butt stock to carry the 9mm ammo. The 9mm adapter will fit in the bigger hole of butt stock. Put some fishing line an cork and a few hooks in a plastic bag to pad the end next to the butt stock bolt. (Put the hooks in the round cork and wrap the line around the cork, leaving a line to pull it out of the stock. Going to use the forestock idea to carry my fire striker.
What does the gun weigh now with out anything in butt stock and light?
Where did you get the sights from
Great video!!!! Did you sand the wood before painting it with the bed liner?
Thanks! No, just cleaned it to get off skin oil from handling. That "paint" (really plastic) is very sticky and adheres very well.
Been thinking about getting one for awhile now hope my wife will let me get one
Great vid, Thx for taking the time.. Also, Where did you get those sights and what are they called? the ones that clip onto the rib? I can't find anything like that over here in the UK and really want something like that for my 12 gauge pump.
I really should have put that up. Thanks for reminding me.
www.cheaperthandirt.com/product/williams-fire-sight-fiber-optic-sights-universal-shotgun-rib-mount-red-front-green-rear-high-contrast-set-black-finish-70230-053506702305.do
Thankyou so much.. :)
We're did you get the sights can you comment with a link
What kinda lighter is that???
this guy knows whats up
aw shucks [blush]
no seriously you know what your doin I would of have some the exact same thing
How well do those sights work out in terms of allowing you to zero them for slugs or perhaps a chamber insert like a 20 gauge to .22 LR or .38 special adapter? Thanks.
The rear is adjustable for windage and elevation. I have not gotten the chance to really set them yet. Subscribe so you'll see the video when I do!
Ha ha. I recently made up a short-barreled Rossi 20 gauge "tactical" single-shot and put one of the ATI extendable pistol grips and fore-ends on it. I also put a heat-shield on the top that has a peep or ghost-ring style sight on it which is only slightly adjustable. I figured it'd be way off for use with set of Chiappa pistol-caliber adapters I have. So first day out trying the gun, I fire a factory 45 Long Colt round out of the gun using one of the Chiappa adapters, and danged if the thing didn't hit exactly to point of aim at 25 yards right off the bat.
Man, did you get lucky. I hope it stays that way.
Look up TH-cam to see how to take an empty Mini Bic lighter & re purpose it into a fire starter :) You cut the bottom white base off & pack the 2 holes with dryer lint,... Cover the ends with those little rubber sleeves off of a cheap spring clamp (Harbor Freight) You can remove the metal flame guard on the front & you have a nice little flint striker :)
This could also fit nicely into your gun somewhere.
Dollar Tree also has, for $1 a nice mini flash light with laser pointer for signalling for help.
Wait until you run a slug in that thing.... mine hits like a Mack truck with a 2 and 3/4 shell. Nice except covering the nice wood work they come with, but to each his own I guess.
Keep up the great work.
Oh I've shot slugs with it. It really lets you know. These are fairly light guns because they are so simple.
@@alwaystinkering7710 also just put a optics mount on it and a red dot for the deer opener today. Now if only the deer would work with me to test it out.
Where is flashlight setup link?
Does the recoil drive that thumb screw into your support hand when firing? Seems like a good position to do that.
Nah, my shoulder keeps the whole thing from moving very far! This thing has a pretty good kick because it's so light. The barrel tends to go up.
I had to think about it. The foregrip is fairly long. My hand isn't near the screw. It's under the sight.
I've got the same shotgun and I would like to know about the sights. The brand and size so I can get a set put on mine. This is one of the better videos I've seen on the Hatfield shotgun, thanks for sharing
Thanks, the link to the sights is right up there, first one.
Oh and I suggest once they are on and adjusted you dab a bit of nail polish on the threads of those tiny screws to make sure they don't come loose.
Nice video and work on the mods. I'm wondering, with your apparent abilities, why not use a swivel stud instead of the wing nut on the forearm since your intention is to use it for that purpose.
Thanks! Good question. It's because I have not been able to find one with the correct M5 thread. I will make another try before I make one from scratch. My best bet is in Europe, all I can find here is SAE thread versions.
I'm not that familiar with this particular shotty, but on an old H&R I retreaded the female stud on the barrel. Eh, just a thought. Certainly like the way your's turned out though.
why bother with changing the screw in the forarm at all? use the Swiss Army knife to remove the original. then there apears to be no modifications at all....
The original little screw can't become an attachment point for a sling.
What sights are those where did you get them
link is right up there ^
That's a cool shotty. I was thinking where you put the thumb screw you could put a sling swivel instead and could have the capability for a sling
That's the plan. I can't find one the right thread so I'll have to make one.
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Great minds think alike. I will be purchasing this gun in the near future and doing the same modifications. Good Video
Thanks!
Here is a tip. You can drill a series of holes in the top of the stock that hold extra rounds of ammo. This puts them in a perfect position for quick reloading. My .410 holds 8 rounds. 4 of shot shell and 4 of .45 colt.,, Also, this little .410 can fire .44 magnum and .444 Marlin. Best mod for the $99 shotgun.
That 410 holds up to a 444 marlin?
@@arcyswopes9633 .444 Marlin is the same caliber as .44magnum, only with a lot more powder.. I call it the .44 magnum-magnum. Not all .410 shotguns can handle this power. Don't try this unless you are sure your gun can handle the pressure.
I have an H&R single shot shotgun,it will hold a 444 magnum in the chamber and a 8mm round as well,but have not considered firing either one🤔🙏👍 an have no plans to even though the barrle is strong enough to handle it.Thanks
@@arcyswopes9633 There's no sense shooting a small caliber rifle cartridge in a shotgun. The .410 is .41 caliber. A .30 something caliber bullet will be loose in the bore, therefore it will not generate much pressure, therefore it will be slow as hell out the muzzle. The plus side is, it couldn't possible blow up your shotgun.The .444Marlin is .429 caliber... a tight fit in your .410 bore. It will generate nearly as much pressure as it does in the chamber of a .444 Marlin rifle. If the chamber of your single shot H&R .410 is thicker than the chamber of a .444 Marlin rifle, it most likely can handle the pressure. My $99 Hatfield .410 has a heavy duty chamber and thick wall barrel. It handles the .444 like a champ. I'm getting enough muzzle energy to put that 230 grain soft point bullet through an 1/8th in. steel plate.
Cool,thanks
where did you get the flashlight at??? Please.
My dad had one, I think either harbor freight or wish
What kind of paint did you use?
Rust-Oleum truck bed paint. Great texture and super tough.
I went with the 12 Gauge Maverick
I got a maverick too but mine is a 20
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The Maverick is my favorite firearm I own and it was the cheapest. I paid $209 to be exact. Had it for maybe a year. I probably shoot it more then all my other firearms and I have never had a problem with it.. My shotgun still looks new and I havent cleaned it yet.. I keep my barrel and ammo tubed wiped down with synthetic motor oil..
Im thinking about getting that 20 gauge Mossberg Shockwave. Shotguns are my favorite firearms and Ive heard Mossberg makes the best
@@outlawgt3045 I agree with you and get the 20 gauge shock wave its great mostly with #3 buck and shotguns and handguns are my favorite kinds of firearms I also paid 209 for my maverick as well got it as a Christmas present for myself
You would have been better off getting the Hatfield in 12 Gauge. The reason is simple. With shotgun adapters you can run 20 Gauge in the 12 Gauge, And other calibers like 9mm, .22LR, .40 S&W/.410 ROUNDS JUST FOR STARTERS Food for thought.
Far better to chop up one of these things than an old Stevens, Iver Johnson, or Harrington Richardson, which are far better made, and they don't make them anymore.
For 100$ it's well worth it I have one long term though I'm not sure yet
Good, solid modifications. I have about 10 of those lighters and use them on my guns as well. They're a perfect fit. The real question is do I want to shell out $99 . . . damn right I do!
My 12 gauge was utter crap it broke after a box of target shells and was unsafe to shoot
Cool mods! But now its NOT $99...Its about $200...
I'm curious why 20 gauge instead of 12? Nice job!
A fair question. Two reasons. I didn't own a 20ga and was curious how it compares to 12. The other was size/weight, the 20 is much lighter than the 12. They made a .410 and I considered it but passed for the 20 because it is big enough to take a subcaliber adapter to allow it to shoot other centerfire ammo. I'd like to get a 9mm adapter to go with it and it will far more effective as a SHTF gun.
Thanks for the reply. I just thought in a SHTF situation that 12 gauge would be more prevalent than 20. Beautiful job on the gun!
I'm sure it would be, ammo is much easier to get so a 12ga with a set of subcaliber adapters would be darned versatile. My philosophy is this is more of a get-home gun that would live in my car and always be there should I need a last-ditch weapon. If I had to abandon the car and hoof it, or stuck in bad weather, this would give me one thing to grab and go. Think of it more as "all else fails" tool. With just that I have a means of getting food, protection, light, and fire in one easy to carry package. I normally would have a pistol as well but this gives more punch at longer range. I wouldn't make this my first choice, it's a backup to a backup. All that said, it's a hoot to shoot! This thing is LOUD and puts a big hole in the paper. It's very satisfying!
As usual 20 gauge gets no respect. A 7/8 oz. (382 gr) slug with a diameter of .61 at 1300 FPS generates 1400+ foot pounds of energy according to my ballistic calculator. Way higher than a 44 magnum. Pros: Lighter less recoil
Cons: Ammo isn’t as prevalent or varied. Not as powerful as 12 gauge of course.
@@duke927 There's a mentality that nothing but the biggest, fastest, and most powerful will do and anything less is a joke. [MORE POWER! (insert simian grunting here)] It's applied to anything that goes, turns, or bangs. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate some overkill too. But realistically, power always comes at a price of weight, size, and cost. My 60 HP motorcycle can take me anywhere I want to go and I can push it or lift one end if I need to. I don't need the weight of a 100 HP engine and I don't want a survival bike that's so heavy it can't be moved without a winch! Weight and space matter a lot especially if it's something you are going to carry on your (in my case, old) back and knees. OTOH my home defense shotgun is a Mossberg 12G that holds 7 rounds in a bullpup stock (see my video!) and fully loaded it's a heavy beast but because of its intended use I never have to worry about carrying it very far. Weight isn't a big concern in that application.
What size is the hinge pin?
Don't know, why?
always tinkering well I was trying to grease up my gun and the screw won't come out so I can do that. I'm going to need to drill it and that will ruin the pin so I'm going to need a new one. I just don't want my gun to not be functional during the time that I'm doing that because it might take some time for me to find the right size and if I knew what size it was that would save me from having to have a non-functional gun while I'm looking for a new pin.
Yeah, I tried and can't get mine out either. I think they put it in with thread locker. I thought I might like to make a removable pin so I could break it down.
I'll bet it's a metric shoulder bolt. They can be had. Let me know if you take the plunge and drill it out, I'm sure many would like to know that size and how you get it out.
always tinkering thanks for trying I think I'm going to do the same thing. If you come across the size of the pin that I would need then let me know. Who knows I might get an answer from the company.
The only thing about 20 gauge is that ammo is not as plentiful for 20 gauge!!
Drill a tiny hole for sewing needle.
hmmmm not a bad idea. Might be able to get a small pack of fishhooks in there too.
You'll need split shot sinkers.
As kids, we made mini survival kits using two different sized shotgun shells slid into each other. A lot fits inside.
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The "rail" is a ventilated rib and considering these come with actual walnut stocks, your finish job is sad to me as a woodworker, but it's your gun, so be ad dumb as you can.
Why do these clowns always hack the barrel so short the shotgun becomes useless. Why bother with the sights? You have thrown the choke and a large portion of the barrel in the trash so just point the what’s left in the general direction of the target and hope one of the wide scattered pellets actually has some velocity left and hits something. Can I suggest you just keep a couple of rocks on your pocket and you can throw them at things.
1. because it makes it more compact 2. 18-20" is a common size for a riot/close range shotgun 3. it's intended for close range self-defense and in that range pellets won't scatter much 4. slugs don't scatter 5. it didn't have a choke in the first place 6. police have used barrels that length for decades, I think they know some things 7. if you think shortening a 29" barrel to 20" takes it from "lethal weapon" to "throwing rocks" you don't know what you're talking about.
@@alwaystinkering7710 I’m the one that doesn’t know what I’m talking about? The barrel you hacked off did have a choke…..Modified…..didn’t you notice. Why did you caption the video “bug out gun” then decide to hack it down as a “riot/close range gun” do you understand the difference or are you planning to look for riots when you bug out? I laugh at the thought of you bugging out and thinking you are going to get some food with that pointless noise maker.
@@chrisb3989 "bug out" is a broad term that covers more than wilderness survival. It's not intended for hunting wild game in the wilderness. It's for getting through inhabited areas, with more range than a handgun so that taking small animals is possible. It's a compromise, I admit it, far from ideal for wilderness. It's purpose it to have _A_ gun that can do many things, not necessarily the BEST gun.
@@alwaystinkering7710 I doubt very very much if that hacked down shotgun would effectively out range a full sized handgun. I don’t want to sound personally critical as people should use the gun they are happy with. I apologise for being snippy but I am a shotgun user and I get a bit worked up when I see them hacked down.
@@chrisb3989 Not a full size long barrel pistol, probably not. But my 3.5" carry gun? It's artillery compared to that. This is for leaving under the seat (locked, of course) so if the SHTF while you're out in normal life and even have to abandon your car you have something heavier than a carry gun to get you to safety, along with light, fire, and some tools.
i would rather spend my $99 on a rossi. atleast i get a friggin ejector. lmfao
Great video but please pic it up a notch you put me to sleep
best video on the Hatfield mods I've seen, I did a 20ga as well but nothing compared to your project. Nice job looks amazing.
Thanks! I give credit to others that gave me the idea like Booligan Airsoft did with his video.
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