Keystone Sporting Arms Model 10 Shotgun
Updated: January 9th, 2013
Keystone Sporting Arms, the makers of the Cricket series of rifles, have introduced the Model 10 bolt action 20 gauge shotgun. It is available with either a rifled or smoothbore barrel. The magazine holds two 2.75″ 20 gauge shells (2+1 capacity). A youth model will be introduced later this year.
No word on pricing.
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I find it odd that the .410 in general really does not get that much attention as well. It's a low-recoil platform that's been around for quite some time and while it does not hold a candle to either the 20 or 12 it's not bad. Consider as well that as much as people complain about snubbies being suggested to women I complain about 12-gauge shotguns being suggested for home defense. The 12-gauge is NOT for the feint of heart and even with low-recoil rounds it's still pretty stout and if you've never touched one off before it's a pretty big eye-opening experience.
Thankfully with the introduction of the Judge the .410 seems to be getting a resurgence of interest with new loads being produced for it for the first time in quite awhile. I'd really be interested how these new loads perform out of platforms like the Saiga .410, or even the Keystone, with rifled bores rather than smooth ones.
the keystone is a wonderful idea but it has a few flaws. like a rough trigger and the magazine is very loose and creates alot of noise. two and three quarter chamber, and the holes for the scope are installed in the side of receiver.which limits the availabilitiy of mounting scopes. it nees a high comb stock so your eye is level with the scope and you get good support for your cheek. needs some tlc. thanks , larry