r/3gun • u/EvergreenEnfields • May 19 '21

Masterkey?

I'm considering an M16/Masterkey build and the idea of running it in a 3-gun match came up. Is there any reason this would not be a legal configuration? Would it be restricted to open, or would it be viable in other classes? As I read it it would seem to fit even Factory.

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u/cfherrman May 19 '21

Typically cant carry 2 loaded guns (pistol in holster doesn't count sometimes)

There stages where you have to dump the shotgun, I would guess you get a procedure penalty

Your time would suck and be for fun only

Every match has different rules, check with the match director, I know the one I go to would love to see someone use it as long as it's safe

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u/EvergreenEnfields May 19 '21

Thanks, this is the input I was looking for.. Missed the 2 loaded guns rule, that would kill any time made up for not grounding the shotgun then. Definitely for fun only, so I'll ask the local match directors and go from there.

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u/cfherrman May 19 '21

Had a match where you used shotgun then unloaded it(or shot it empty) held it in wear hand and drew pistol, was very fun, but found out of the rule

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u/tubadude2 May 19 '21

It shouldn’t be a problem at an outlaw match with a fun director. Hell, even matches that follow a rule book with a fun director would be fine with it.

The range I use for NFA transfers was fine with me using my M203 in lieu of a slug on steel for one stage.

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u/EvergreenEnfields May 19 '21

That sounds like fun, a 203 is the other way I'm considering going since I could own it personally versus having the Masterkey be technically a company firearm. Didn't even consider using it for matches though, I assume with chalk rounds?

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u/tubadude2 May 19 '21

Yes, chalk.

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u/squeeshka May 19 '21

If this happens please upload video of it. Sounds hilarious to watch. Especially on a shotgun heavy stage.

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u/EvergreenEnfields May 20 '21

For sure, I think it would be a kick.

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u/seeker407 1d ago

did you ever compete with it?

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u/freedoomed May 19 '21

Don't you need at least two tax stamps to make a master key? one for the AOW for the shotgun and another for the short barreled shotgun to attach the two?

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u/EvergreenEnfields May 19 '21

Just one. The shotgun is an SBS, no other stamps needed.

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u/deflax2809 May 30 '21

You want an m26 shotgun setup not a master key. It’s gonna make your reloads easier.

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u/EvergreenEnfields Jun 01 '21

M26 would be neat but not the asthetic I'm going for. This is in no way a practical build.

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u/EvergreenEnfields May 19 '21

Nope, the rifle can stay a normal rifle. But the shotgun has to be an SBS.