Is the Ithaca Model 37 Riot length 12 gauge the quickest pointing indoor HD gun?

[bushmaster1313]

I have a Model 12 and a Model 97,

but the Ithaca Model 37 seems much quicker to point than either of them

 

[Grunt]

I'm going to say yes. When it comes to riot guns, I have the usual suspects, Remington 870s, Mossbergs, Winchester 1200 and Norinco 1897 as well as my Ithaca 37. Back when I was home, we always had the problem of barn swallows trying to build a nest in the shop. Now normally, I am a big fan of swallows and how many mosquitos they will eat. However, when they start building a nest dropping mud and crap all over the bench, it's time to go! Out of all my shotguns, the Ithaca was the only one that was light enough and quick enough to track those little darting SOBs! No, they did not go to waste BTW, the barn cats were very happy with the quick and easy snack!

 

[PabloJ]

In terms of handling old production Ithacas were equal to Model 12 'FEATHERWEIGHT' and far superior to standard Model 12 or Model 1897 of same gauge. The short barrel 'Stakeout' or civilian version once called Bear Defense gun (PG model) would be the quickest type to deploy.

 

[peacemaker45]

The quickest pointing gun FOR YOU is always gonna be the one that fits you best, and/or that you've practiced with most.

 

[Levan9X19]

second on that. the stock of the shotgun has several characteristics and best shotguns are factory fitted to individual shooter. Length of pull. pitch and etc. sometimes average shotgun is a little bit closer to that one that fits the particular shooter well but this doesnt mean that it is somehow superior to other shotguns. Other my have different feelings.

My guess is that most professional shooters also do not use the standard stocks on their shotguns and have them adjusted. otherwise you have to train real hard to achieve this magic natural point and shoot really fast and accurate.

 

[Deer_Freak]

For the trick shooters having a rifle that fits perfectly is more important, since they shoot aspirin out of the air with the rifles and usually skeet with the shotguns. If the stock is a little short it won't affect the shotgun that much. One guy at a range I frequent does shotgun trick shooting. He really doesn't care what gun he is shooting.

 

[Crunchy Frog]

I have a '97 and an Ithaca 37 with a short tube. The Ithaca does have a great feel and like the bottom ejection which leaves a very clean looking receiver.

I have been looking for a Model 12 to shoot in Wild Bunch. Would you be interested in a trade for the Ithaca? Send me a PM if so with your email address and I'll send you some pictures.

 

[Deltaboy1984]

Yes the 37 is really fast, and the fastest I have handled.

 

[barnbwt]

They are indeed very handy. So much in fact that I am tempted to extend the magazine on mine (I know it's involved; the rest of the gun is already being heavily modified, though). My Featherlight is so handy at five shots, it seems like it'd still be above-average at 6-8, and no longer than it is already. I'm still not convinced the extra capacity is really all that, though.

One of the new stakeout-type models was in the LGS, and it was so light and handy that the pistol-grip-only stock looked certain to cause substantial wrist injury to the unprepared

TCB

 

[oletymer]

Besides the handling they are the best pump gun being made today. Nothing else new is even close.

 

[jim243]

Nothing else new is even close.

That is a personal opinion, not all will agree with it.

Jim

 

[bannockburn]

I always felt that the old 20 gauge Model 37 that I used for grouse hunting was one of the quickest and most natural pointing shotgun out of any number of pump action shotguns that I have had over the years.

 

[RSVP2RIP]

I always felt that the old 20 gauge Model 37 that I used for grouse hunting was one of the quickest and most natural pointing shotgun out of any number of pump action shotguns that I have had over the years.

I'll second that. Farm raised quail over a dog easily become inedible with one, unless you like quail burgers. I can only imagine how fast it would be with 8"-10" off of the barrel.

 

[amd6547]

Well, I have never owned a Model 37, but I have always wanted one. It automatically goes on the buy list as a product of the mind of John Browning.