Which shotgun to buy??

The Fetid mind of TC Rider | 08/14/03 | TC Rider

[TC Rider]

Here's the deal. I've decided to upgrade the family shotgun. Currently I have an old Remington Model 11 which is actually a duck gun. I've got a number of potent handguns.

What I would like to do, is get a shotgun that can be used for home defense and also take to a 3 gun match. It seems most people are using the automatic Benellis, etc for 3 gun, but at 700+, they are out of my budget range.

The gun show is this weekend, I've got a budget of about $500, what would you buy?

Right now, I'm leaning towards a Mossberg 590 A1™, features ghost sights, 20" barrel, 9 shot capacity, heavy-wall barrel, metal trigger guard, speed feed stock and safety button.

FWIW, when I compete, it's not to be the top shooter. Primarily I'm testing myself, if I lose points to those with automatics, so be it.

[El Sordo]

Remington 870.

Lots of parts available, lots of accessories. Simple, rugged.

[Salgak]

Mossberg 500-series. You just can't go wrong here.

[yarddog]

The pumps are just fine but I would personally choose the Remington 1187. It is reliable and the recoil is much milder.

I had one of the Benelli M1 Super 90's a few years ago. I liked everything about it except the recoil which was really vicious.

A Remington 1100 would also be fine as would any of the variousthe Beretta's. I would also not rule out the Winchester 1200 or 1300. They are as reliable as any but don't have that solid feel of the 870.

[Vinnie]

My ideal would be the 590 with a 'speedfeed' stock. I think the stock holds 4 extra rounds.

[unearthly]

I parked my 1100 years ago, couldn't hit a barn if I tryed. The Browning BPS was an improvement, but the
kid took it, so I finally broke down and put up some real money and purchased a Benelli Montefeltro. Its sweet, and
well worth the $'s....

[Tennessee_Bob]

I have a Nevada Highway Patrol 870 that I inherited from my mother-in-law.

[Polycarp]

There's just something about the way the humped up receiver brings my eye on the target.

Yep, Plus it just looks good!

[Wisconsin]

make that a 10 gauge double barrel. Then their attention will be diverted from the Marlin When we were kids we shot percussion /bulk powder shotguns because the ammo was cheap. I paid $25 for a sawed off 1842 Harper's Ferry musket (about 14 gauge-.69 caliber). My brother got a used English doublebarrel "waterfowl" shotgun in dubious shape -- a hose clamp secured the forearm.. Once we laid our hands on a little tapered brass shotgun gauge. That sucker dropped to the bottom in his shotgun. So all we really knew was that it was bigger than 10 gauge

[Lurker]

I guess you can teach an old dog new tricks.

Now, get down off the couch.

Regards,

L

[Lurker]

You can stop. You've made a fine choice. I have one of those myself.

L

[BudgieRamone]

Go with the 590A1..its a good gun for the money and those ghost rings are really nice.

[GeorgeWBiscuit]

Go with a Remington, Particularly an 870 Wingmaster. My father and I each have one of these, and we love them. Very reliable and safe, as well as fun to shoot. Here's a link http://www.remington.com/firearms/shotguns/870wnglc.htm I hope this helps, and I would recommend buying at a gun store or an outdoor store, not a gun show. I got a heck of a deal on one of mine at Scheel's in Iowa City, IA. Good luck, and think 12 guage, or even 16 guage is nice.

[meatloaf]

Another vote for an 870. Mine's over twenty years old. I can personally attest to the fact it gets the attention of trespassers real fast. Especially with the extended magazine tube. You wouldn't believe how many folks can really haul ass with a little encouragement. The only time I've had folks run faster was with a .308 and twenty rounds.

That twin bar slide on an 870 is the original. For years other shotguns had a single bar unlike the Remington.

[Quilla]

I concur with the above recommendations for the Browning A5. I saw an ad for one (12 gauge) in excellent condition just yesterday for $500 in the Birmingham News. When I heard Browning was discontinuing the line, I bought both a 12 and a 20. The gun will only increase in value.

I'm not a big Mossburg fan, they kick this girl like a mule. My husband recently bought me a pistol grip 12 gauge Mossburg. I carry it in my vehicle just in case I run into someone with jihad in their eyes.

[8mmMauser]

Rationale for the Remington 870:

If you are used to the old Remington and rely on reflexes, it sure is natural to have another Remington in hand.

I have had one for about fifty years and can interchange with various other Remingtons without skipping a beat. Switching to other types is something else, but in a heartbeat I can count on the Remington. I know where the safety is, know how to point it, and all without thinking.

If you have used it for more that casual duck hunting you will recall what I mean. No fumbling or trying to remember when someone is breaking down the door.

[two23]

Mossberg Cruiser--total length 18.5 inches. Comes in .410, .12 and .20. GREAT for home and car.

[Cyber Liberty]

Miss Slippy and I are Remmy 1100 equipped. She has two, actually.

[ought-six]

I have both, as well, and a Winchester 1300, too. All are excellent shotguns.

[harpseal]

That is my personal choice for a shotgun. It is absolutely reliable.

[Eric in the Ozarks]

The A-5 can give you a welt, too, if you don't have it right squarly on your shoulder. Shoot 150 or 200 rounds in a day and one or two of them will leave a purple tatoo on the muscle of your right arm.
I own four A-5s. Three are Belgians. The one I take to the field is the Japanese-made gun because I will shed no tears if it gets scratched or bumped around.