This one was specifically designed for use with 16ga shotgun
shells for use in a 25mm flaregun. Specific purpose was for
defense aboard ship. If you consider the diameter of the 25mm
gun and the 16ga shell you can get an idea of the wall thickness.
It was machined out of solid 316 SS. Very robust device. All
water under the bridge now since it seems to have dissappeared
off the market. The site I found was selling off their stock at $125
per unit. Should have bought one when I had the chance.

Doug

"Larry Starr" wrote in message
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The only 16ga adaptors I know about are lightweight and meant only for
firing flares ( flares are fairly harmless but don't tell Hollywood ) ,
shotgun shells would blow-up, immediately . The 410 Adaptors are fine for
a
oneshot bird gun. To go hunting for AK47's think again...

LS


"Doug Dotson" wrote in message
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I've never seen a plastic 25mm flare pistol. A 16ga shotgun shell
doesn't
have that much of a kick anyway. Also, the adapter was machined out of
solid
stainless and had
some heft, about 1/4" wall thickness. I doubt that it would kick that
much.
I'm kicking myself for not buying one of the adapters while I had the
chance. These .410
adapters are probably the next best thing. I wouldn't want to be on the
receiving
end of a .410 blast at pistol range.

Doug

"Over40pirate" wrote in message
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Doug Dotson wrote:
I carry the Olin 25mm kit. .. The 25mm gun will also accept the
16ga
shotgun shell adapter..

OUCH! Back when American peasants were allowed weapons a friend had
a
single shot 12 Ga sawed-off at the pistol grip and fore end. Despite
retaining about half its original weight it was quite punishing to
shoot. I'm not sure which end of a light plastic Olin I'd rather be
on
when firing a 16Ga, and this from a nut who's carry gun is a LW 44
Magnum.