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FNH SC 1 Competition Shotgun: First Impressions

March 31, 2015 by Jeff Criss Leave a Comment

FNH SC1 Competition Shotgun: First impressions

I got my FN SC 1 the other night from my FFL dealer. A pretty gun does not make it shoot any better, but this one definitely got my attention when I took it out of the case. I was sent the gray laminated adjustable stock with 30″ barrels. FN has been the owner of Browning since 1970, and I think all the firearms they have produced since then have had one thing in common: a blocky look. That includes the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) that I used while in the 3rd Ranger Battalion. This shotgun breaks that mold. It has a very sleek appearance; it’s more of an Italian sports car than an American muscle car.

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The FNH SC 1 comes with five chokes in a hard plastic case: two skeet, a full, a modified, and an improved cylinder, which cover just about all the shots that you will see on a sporting clays course. Although it comes with a wrench for the choke tubes, it is not really necessary. It comes with two chamber locks that prevent the gun from being used while in place. Instead of a traditional ivory bead for a front sight, this gun comes with a fiber-optic sight, along with several extras that allow you to change the color.

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My evaluation gun came with a fully adjustable stock. After many years of competitive shooting, I can tell you that this is the single most important feature of this gun. Usually, you have to send your gun out to have a custom stock put on or have it fitted to you by a gunsmith who can shape a stock. Both are substantial additional investments for you on top of buying a gun. With the help of my wife, it took me about 10 minutes to fit the FNH SC 1 perfectly to my needs.

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Specifications:
• Overall length: 46.38″ with extended chokes
• 30″ ported and back-bored barrels
• Invector-Plus choke threads
• 12-gauge
• 2 ¾” chambers
• 10mm ventilated top rib
• Fiber-optic front sight with white mid-bead
• Laminated wood stock
• Adjustable- or fixed-comb models
• Adjustable, recoil-activated single-stage trigger
• Tang safety and barrel-selector switch
• Weight: 8.2 pounds (empty)
• 5.5 to 7.7 lb. trigger weight
• MSRP: $2,449.00 (adjustable-comb models), $2,149.00 (fixed-comb models)

I cannot wait to shoot this gun. It points well and feels great in my hands. If the weather holds out I will be on the range tomorrow with it and will report back as to how it shoots.

(Featured image courtesy of gunsamerica.com)

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About the Author

Jeff Criss Jeff served in the 3rd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment. He was discharged after fracturing vertebrae in his back during an airborne operation. After the Rangers, Jeff went to school and received his degree in business management. It was during this time that he started shooting skeet competitively. Jeff is a past NH State HOA Champion and is the current New Hampshire State 20 gauge Skeet Champion. Jeff's son's both shoot competitive pistol in USPSA and IDPA and is now learning that game. Jeff is a an avid hunter, averaging more than 70 days a year in the field mostly with the bow in hand. Jeff feels blessed that his family is a big part of his life and fortunate that they shoot and hunt with him.

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