Gun Review: The Semi-Auto Standard Manufacturing SKO Shorty

By Andy Massimilian

Pistol-grip shotguns are experiencing a renaissance, with more selections available now than ever before. While only a few years ago this class of shotgun was derided by some as a near-useless novelty, there are now many pump actions and autoloaders made with either tubular or detachable box magazines. Novelty guns? No, but clearly niche weapons where their shorter length and lighter weight make them suitable for extreme close-quarters fighting from a vehicle or within the confines of a home—places where a handgun would suffice, but the more decisively empowered shotgun works far better. The 12-gauge SKO Shorty introduced by Standard Manufacturing in 2017 is one such example of this specialized breed now making a comeback.

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Gun Details

The SKO Shorty is a gas-operated semi-auto that feeds 2¾- or 3-inch shotshells from detachable box magazines. Weighing 7.14 pounds unloaded and measuring 28.75 inches long with an 18.88-inch barrel, the SKO Shorty is essentially a full-sized …Read the Rest

Source:: Tactical Life