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We don't have a 12-gauge in the house and neither of us have shot a pistol grip rifle, but the price on this Savage made me look twice at it. Any opinions on it? I like that it can take the 2 3/4 and the 3" shells. We have other shotguns (20-gauge) but we don't know anyone that has a Savage.

They also have a Savage 223 bolt action rifle with scope that looks nice because it will take the AR-15 rounds that we already have.

I love a good deal but I also know you get what you pay for! What do you shooters think about this one?
1 posted on 11/11/2012 12:11:11 PM PST by Casie
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To: Casie

At that price I would certainly get this shotgun. But Better get there early. Wal-Mart always has limited stock on hand for get in the store items.


2 posted on 11/11/2012 12:14:30 PM PST by entropy12 (3 new SCOTUS appointments by Obama will ensure killing of unborn for next 30 years)
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That looks like a Benelli Supernova to me..


3 posted on 11/11/2012 12:14:41 PM PST by Obama_Is_Sabotaging_America
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To: Casie

I am not familiar with that gun but that sounds like a great deal.

Savage quality has varied a great deal. Around 1900 they were first class. By the 60s the quality was going down. still decent guns but finish was mediocre. They got even worse then maybe 10-15 years ago, quality began to improve and continues to do so.

At one time I would not have wanted one of those stocks with the extended pistol grip. Since my arthritis has gotten worse, I discovered I could handle a shotgun a way better with the extended pistol grip so now that is what I want.

There is a Winchester defender with a synthetic stock and extended pistol grip near my bed. It is my go to gun for the middle of the night. I would rather have several other guns but that Winchester is tactically equal to any of them.


4 posted on 11/11/2012 12:19:50 PM PST by yarddog (One shot one miss.)
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To: Casie

I don’t like pistol grips myself, but the price seems good. I got a Mossberg 500 with the pistol grip only stock. It was used, in great condition for $125. I ditched the pistol grip and got a Hogue Youth Model synthetic stock for it and now it is a very short, handy 6-round HD 12GA that takes 2 3/4” and 3”.


6 posted on 11/11/2012 12:26:13 PM PST by MtnClimber (I did not vote for Zer0. Someone else did that.)
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To: Casie

I’ve handled that model - it seems heavy for its size. The Mossberg 88 is bit lighter, so I got it instead at Academy on a normal day for 189. I avoid black Friday.


8 posted on 11/11/2012 12:33:27 PM PST by arderkrag (An Unreconstructed Georgian, Forever in Rebellion.)
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To: Casie

I dunno...for an extra $100 you could pick up a Mossberg 500 Security.

As you said, you get what you pay for and God forbid if you ever have to use it, you only get one chance.


12 posted on 11/11/2012 1:06:08 PM PST by Las Vegas Ron (Medicine is the keystone in the arch of socialism)
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To: Casie

The price on that shotgun is great. I don’t know how good these Savage shotguns are. I have a Mossberg 500 which was reasonably priced and sufficient for my needs.

I checked Walmart’s black Friday deals...the website does not appear to be accurate because I know for a fact that a couple of the AR models I search for can be found in my local store right now, but were listed as unavailable on the website.

Anyhow, I would check around with a lot of other online dealers, there should be some great deals coming up.

I have noticed some small increases in prices for ARs since the election. I was going to buy a S&W ORC for $677 + $100 manufacturer discount, but they have now raised the price to $750...still a good deal, but I am little miffed because I could have saved a few more dollars.


13 posted on 11/11/2012 1:41:24 PM PST by 3Fingas (Sons and Daughters of Freedom, Committee of Correspondence)
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14 posted on 11/11/2012 1:43:59 PM PST by PMAS (All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing)
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To: Casie

I frequent the Shotgun World Forum a lot, and did a quick search. Although it is inexpensive, the feedback seems to be that it works fine.

I would suggest that you stick to good ammo in it, some of the less expensive pumps (like the 870 Express) have problems with 100 round ammo packs like the Winchester Universals.


16 posted on 11/11/2012 2:04:28 PM PST by Tijeras_Slim
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"Walmart posted their Black Friday sale and they included this Savage 12-Gauge. "

I prefer to do ALL my shopping at

http://www.armslist.com

There's always a sale going on!

17 posted on 11/11/2012 2:17:47 PM PST by Erich von Manstein (Jihad spread, best on a Claymore cracker & sprinkled with 308's)
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To: Casie
for $169 even if you don't like it it'd be good for barter or a giveaway gun to a relative/friend/neighbor that might not have one when the time comes
18 posted on 11/11/2012 2:56:30 PM PST by Chode (American Hedonist - *DTOM* -ww- NO Pity for the LAZY)
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Be carefully. Check Internet sites and their customer reviews. The reviews I read were not good. A number of problems with the gun right out of the box. All gun sales are final at Wal-Mart so problems have to be brought up with the manufacture.
25 posted on 11/11/2012 4:25:01 PM PST by iontheball
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Be carefully. Check Internet sites and their customer reviews. The reviews I read were not good. A number of problems with the gun right out of the box. All gun sales are final at Wal-Mart so problems have to be brought up with the manufacture.
26 posted on 11/11/2012 4:31:37 PM PST by iontheball
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A few reviews posted here: http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/37_973/products_id/78648/Stevens+320SEC+12GA+18.5+CYL+PG


33 posted on 11/12/2012 2:31:19 PM PST by EdReform (Oath Keepers - Guardians of the Republic - Honor your oath - Join us: www.oathkeepers.org)
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On the right side of the barrel, it is stamped: MADE IN PRC (People’s Rrpublic of China). Spend a few more bucks and get a Mossberg or a Remington 870. Made in USA


34 posted on 11/12/2012 8:39:18 PM PST by Dogpatch06
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