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Inexpensive HD shotgun?
Posted on 2/7/13 at 9:57 am
Posted on 2/7/13 at 9:57 am
I've read great reviews on the Mossberg Maverick 88, Savage/Stevens 350 (Ithaca 37 clone), and the Norinco 982 (870 clone). Does anyone on the board have any experience with any of these?
I was originally looking at the 870 and the Mossberg 500 but these cost a lot less and have just as good of reviews.
I was originally looking at the 870 and the Mossberg 500 but these cost a lot less and have just as good of reviews.
Posted on 2/7/13 at 10:10 am to datFNpinto
Remington 870. Can get a new one from Wally World for about 300, or a used for about 200.
Posted on 2/7/13 at 10:25 am to datFNpinto
CZ makes a pump 12 guage with an 18.5" barrel and mag capacity of 1+5 that retails for around $280.
This post was edited on 2/7/13 at 10:26 am
Posted on 2/7/13 at 10:28 am to datFNpinto
I vote Rem 870. I suspect most here will also.
Posted on 2/7/13 at 10:29 am to datFNpinto
Try pawn shops for used 870s
Posted on 2/7/13 at 10:29 am to hashbrowns
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Remington 870.
I have the 18" with the 4 round mag tube. The finish sucks but for $350 I expected it. Besides that, it runs flawlessly.
Posted on 2/7/13 at 10:43 am to datFNpinto
Got this from walmart for $450. Had a discount but it's usually $499. It's the mossberg semi auto 930. 4+1 shells. 18.5" barrel.
You can get the pump version for around $250-300.
This is it new without addons. With the tube extension you can add 2 more shots. It can only be 6+1 bc it's an 18.5" barrel. For a 12 guage if you need more than 5 shots you have bigger issues though.
If you get a pump they're substantially cheaper and there a nice "tactical" Tristar pump for like $190. You can find a lot of different pumps for $200-$300 range.
This post was edited on 2/7/13 at 10:49 am
Posted on 2/7/13 at 10:53 am to RBWilliams8
I like that setup!
The ones I listed are available at Academy for under $200.
It's one gun that I hope I never HAVE to use. It will get more use shooting golf balls, old computer monitors, bag phones, pumpkins and watermelons.
The ones I listed are available at Academy for under $200.
It's one gun that I hope I never HAVE to use. It will get more use shooting golf balls, old computer monitors, bag phones, pumpkins and watermelons.
Posted on 2/7/13 at 10:54 am to datFNpinto
Just spend the extra money and get the 870.
Is HD really something you wanna go cheap on?
Is HD really something you wanna go cheap on?
Posted on 2/7/13 at 12:14 pm to datFNpinto
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It's one gun that I hope I never HAVE to use. It will get more use shooting golf balls, old computer monitors, bag phones, pumpkins and watermelons.
I was shooting holes in the iced over river with some slugs.
I still need to get my pistol grip butt stock but I have all my sights and everything at home I can put on it.
Posted on 2/7/13 at 2:05 pm to datFNpinto
H&R sells one at Academy for like $200
Posted on 2/7/13 at 2:14 pm to Paul Redeker
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I vote Rem 870. I suspect most here will also.
This.
...and this:
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Is HD really something you wanna go cheap on?
Besides, $300 ain't that much anyway.
Posted on 2/7/13 at 2:15 pm to datFNpinto
Mossbergs are junk, unless you're looking to buy a club instead of a shotgun.
Posted on 2/7/13 at 2:16 pm to Slickback
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H&R sells one at Academy for like $200
That the pardner? Its like an 870 clone, but heavier, much heavier.
Posted on 2/7/13 at 2:44 pm to assaultweapon
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assaultweapon
Where the hell did you come up with your name?
Its stupid as hell and frankly discredits anything you may post...
Just FYI.
Posted on 2/7/13 at 2:53 pm to datFNpinto
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I was originally looking at the 870 and the Mossberg 500 but these cost a lot less and have just as good of reviews.
These weapons are the gold standard for a reason. Large numbers of accessories (especially the 500), exceptionally large user base - each weapon probably has ~ 1 to 2 million owners, at least in some configurtion (lots of 870 express owners out there). I assure you, it is not a fad, not a fashion statement, not brand snobbery (especially in Mossberg's case). The Remington is generally a smoother action, little more solid, a little heavier and a little more expensive. The Mossberg is generally a little easier to accessorize, a little lighter and a little less expensive.
Pick the one you like the best. If you MUST deviate, I would suggest the Savage/Stevens because that Ithaca shotgun upon which it is patterned was a popular police shotgun prior to the dominance of Remington/Mossberg in police pumps, and Benelli in police semi-autos. I have little experience with the Maverick 88 and no familiarity with the Norinco 982 - I'm not saying I'm close-minded, but a HD shotgun, by definition, means I'm trusting it to defend my life, and more importantly, the lives of my family, and I just don't see where saving a few bucks here and there is worth that kind of anxiety.
Posted on 2/7/13 at 2:56 pm to assaultweapon
I actually have a mossberg shotgun, its not tacticool like you, but it has had about 2000 shells through it with no problems.
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