Question about altering total length of a shotgun

[71Chevelle427]

I have a question regarding altering the OAL (overall length) of a factory shotgun.

Shotgun in question is a Savage/Stevens 320 "Security" model pump action with factory 18.5" barrel length, and advertised total OAL of 38.25".

I saw some mentions of 26" OAL while digging around.

Does that mean I could cut 12" off of the stock?

Or is that some sort of illegal act?

I would not want to alter barrel length whatsoever.

 

[mopar92]

Something says no it'll take you to Federal pound you in the ass prison hut I cant remember what.
Hopefully someone can give you a better answer.

 

[Wendigo]

Should be fine, as long as you don't go under 26"oal. Same as running PGO shotgun.

ATF has recently started looking into PGO shotguns as not having a sporting purpose though. Seems like they'd like to consider them DD's but not sure how serious they want to get on the subject.

 

[BradMacc82]

Provided you're over 21, you can pistol-grip the shotgun and still be legal.

 

[71Chevelle427]

well over 21...

This shotgun already has a pistol grip, and I really don't shoulder the stock anyway...same problem with my other rifles as well...I figured since the shotgun is primary HD, it doesn't really matter if I shortened the stock.