r/canadaguns • u/GlobalHawk • May 07 '26

Gun and gear reviews Is there a good .410 revolver shotgun?

I've been watching many reviews, mostly of bullpups, but a lot seem to complain about cylinder gap blasting debris into the forearm and face... For reasons I can't explain I still want one, is there a good one on the market?

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u/Iokua_CDN May 07 '26

Look  let me tell you.  I have one. It's ridiculous.  It's not that practical.  The ammo is expensive 

It's seriously one of my most fun guns.  I love it so much. 

I have the original sulan sr410. Complete with wrong sized cylinders that 410 shells get stuck in. Now I have a new cylinder from warranty so hopefully that problems fixed. 

But let me tell you how to enjoy your, if you get one.

  1. If it's got blast shields, your arms will be OK. Sometimes I feel a bit of heat but it doesn't hurt  or affect me. 

  2. If yours has blast shields, consider taking the one on the right off. Seems counterintuitive,  but with the right shield off, the gas seems to blow out that way,  and away from your hands and face.  Seriously,  make sure you get one with blast shields. 

  3. Get one with a full sized stock so the gun is further away from your face.  Seriously,  revolvers get held out far away from you, so get a nice long  full stock. I got a short little mini stock and it kinda aucked. Added a leather stock extension and now it's better.

  4. Last piece of advice!  If you can get one with a Rail and those Flip up sights,  or you can mount a red dot on it, do it!  The problem with using a bead sight, or low iron sights, is that you put your face close to the gun, and thus get more gas in the face.  Those flip up AR 15 sites are going to have you not as close, and a red dot is even better as you can really keep it a bit further from your face. I just put a cheap red dot on  mine and wow it's so much better being a bit further back.

So that's all my tips! Honestly,  this is such a fun gun. From shooting slugs at targets  to blasting clays with birdshot,  it's an absolute hoot at the range.

As far as practical use??? 

I've had redditers suggest that this could in fact be a terribly fun little Grouse gun.  It could also be a great little side arm for if bow hunting, or for hiking. 

410 perhaps isn't the most powerful round out there. And  there are better options for sure, but it is better  than nothing.  A 410 slug is getting close to 357 power, and a buckshot round gives you options for up close protection.  Is it a good bear gun? Likely not, but it goes bang and it's better than a stick. For an alternative to a Mares leg for out in the bush,  it works great

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u/GlobalHawk May 16 '26

All sounds reasonable, thanks. Not really looking for a bear defense or serious hunting gun, they just looked like they might be a fun oddity to have around at the cottage, etc.

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u/Iokua_CDN May 16 '26

Then it seriously fits  your bill. It's fun, it's  an oddity. The compactness is a bonus, and if you are a fan of Star Wars, it's the damn closest thing to an EE3 Blaster used by Boba fett