Today, www.artofmanliness.com published an article written by Creek Stewart on their site about How to Build the Ultimate Survival Shotgun. You have to check it out at: http://artofmanliness.com/2011/07/11/how-to-make-a-survival-shotgun/
Below are also 2 videos with Creek reviewing THE ULTIMATE SURVIVAL SHOTGUN.
Below is a parts list w/ prices for the major components. Let me know if you have questions about any of the other mods:
Receiver Side Saddle: Holds Six Shells Price: $29.97 Link to order: http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/SHT003-1.html Stock Side Saddle Price: $19.97 Link to order: http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/SHT025-1.html Tri-Rail Barrel Mount Price: $19.97 Link to order: http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/SHT071-1.html Pistol Grip Butt Stock Price: $39.97 http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/SHT035-1.html Picatinny Rail Forend Price: $22.32 Link to order: http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/60536-1.html Vertical Foregrip Price: $19.97 Link to order: http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ARR073-1.html Ka-Bar Rail Knife Price: $39.97 Link to order: http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/DBA895-1.html Braided Paracord Shotgun Sling Price: $47.82 Link to order: http://willowhavenoutdoor.com/products-page/survival-necessities/paracord-braided-adjustable-gun-sling/ Gerber Vise Multi-Tool Price: $16.92 Link to order: http://willowhavenoutdoor.com/products-page/bushcraft-survival-multi-tools/edc-gerber-vise/ 12 Gauge Specialty Flare Rounds Price: $9.50 for 3 rounds Link to order: http://www.americanspecialtyammo.com/12_Gauge.html Ultiamte Arms Tactical Light/Compass Combo Price: $21.95 Link to order: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390330710789 Engraved Receiver Plate Price: $5.00 Where: Local Trophy Shop by Creek About The Art of Manliness Blog (direct from their about section):The Art of Manliness is authored by husband and wife team, Brett and Kate McKay. It features articles on helping men be better husbands, better fathers, and better men. In our search to uncover the lost art of manliness, we’ll look to the past to find examples of manliness in action. We’ll analyze the lives of great men who knew what it meant to “man up” and hopefully learn from them. And we’ll talk about the skills, manners, and principles that every man should know. Since beginning in January 2008, The Art of Manliness has already gained 75,000+ subscribers and continues to grow each week.