Posted on 04/22/2012 9:27:21 AM PDT by Kaslin
The gun manufacturing company Remington is standing strong against NBC, which has been going after the manufacturer for what it deems a flaw that allows the gun to be fired without the trigger being pulled. Despite the fact that Remington and the plaintiff came to an agreement, NBC kept on pressing and indicated Remington has been hiding the truth for years.
Remington's statement is a strong response to what it indicates is much more than a concern about gun safety:
"NBC continues to attack Remington and the firearms industry through sensational and factually inaccurate reporting. On April 11, 2012, Brian Williams again demonstrated NBC’s anti-gun agenda with the claim that the Model 870, Model 1100 and other Remington firearms have a design flaw. That claim is demonstrably false and Remington stands fully behind the safety and reliability of the most popular shotguns in the world. It wasn’t enough for NBC to attack over 20 million Remington firearms; they also called the Second Amendment into question by suggesting that there is a need for increased government regulation of firearms. Model 870 and 1100 owners know the truth – these shotguns are used extensively under the most demanding conditions. Tens of billions of rounds have been fired through these firearms, which are valued for their performance and durability by millions of hunters, shooters, law enforcement and military personnel who have relied on Remington. As the basis for its attacks, NBC continues to rely upon paid “experts” who have been repeatedly hired by plaintiff’s attorneys to testify against Remington and at least 16 other firearms manufacturers. The facts show that the Model 870 and 1100 are two of the most reliable shotguns ever produced – only one lawsuit has been filed in the last seven years and no litigation is pending against the trigger mechanisms of these firearms. Deceptively editing and ignoring readily available documents and video evidence to drive NBC’s agenda is an all too familiar tactic. Remington stands by the reliability and safety of its firearms and will fully respond to NBC’s attempt to disparage these iconic American products."
If you want to watch the NBC pieces, there are several videos here, and have Remington's full responses by checking out respectremington.tv.
NBC's integrity in this matter, according to the NRA-ILA, isn't spotless, either. They document why viewers should think twice about trusting NBC on this here.
I’ve seen it from $579 - $700+...just depends on where you shop. Google Kel-Tec KSG and click on the “Shopping” button on the left of the Google screen.
Yes Hattend, it’s legal for civilians, and because it’s a bullpup design, it’s overall length is shorter than a standard 18” barrel shotgun but still utilizes an 18” barrel. Pretty cool, eh?
The 870 was introduced in 1950. The Winchester 1897 was used in WWI and WWII, along with the Stevens 520 in WWII. The Savage version of the Browning A5 saw duty in Vietnam. The 870 saw action as well.
Got it - thx.
That’s one BAD looking gun.
Size of shot does not matter, it’s the weight and velocity that contributes to recoil. If you shoot 1 ounce of #9 shot (itty bitty) or 1 ounce of buckshot at a given velocity, the recoil will be the same. It all comes down to weight of gun (heavier will recoil less), weight of shot charge, and velocity.
Some semi automatics will have less perceived recoil due to part of the cartridge’s energy being expended to cycle the gun.
Trigger guard isn’t a problem, Mossberg used them on a number of .22 rifles for decades without problems. I have seen numerous plastic safety catches on the 500 break, including the one on the 20 gauge I gave Mother Slim for home protection backin the 80’s. They might have corrected the problem, but metal ones are available.
My latest is a mossberg 930 jm pro that I’m loving. 9+1 with a 24 inch barrel. I think with a new plug I can get 10 + 1.
My brother has one. He's had it since around 1975. The design is even older than that, the 870 was introduced in 1950. You'd think someone, possibly as many as 10 million someones, would have noticed this "design flaw" by now. They built the 10 millionth 870 in 2009, making the 870 the best-selling shotgun in the history of the world.
You really should have taken a picture of the evidence. Might have caught a picture of a footprint after the perp had stepped in "it".
Those are ridiculously cheap. Whenever I move out of the Democratic People’s Republic of New York, that will probably be the first firearm I buy.
I’m with mrmeyer, get the 590. And if you’re a boat guy like me, get the stainless.
I’m with mrmeyer, get the 590. And if you’re a boat guy like me, get the stainless.
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