Sorry that I didn't clarify myself....as a kid, I was totally satisfied with that gun and thought it was great. I should have said, "I'd never want another one now, at the present time"If I were lucky enough to have gotten any sort or brand of a repeating shotgun as a kid, I would have thought I'd died and went to heaven
Dependable pump shotgun
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For Showman... like most, the first oil I was exposed to as a kid (age 73 at present) was 3 in 1 oil - all those years ago. Over the years I learned that there are much better choices than 3 in 1 - for almost any purpose. The moment you apply it you're golden - but over time it evaporates leaving a sticky film - that in a year or two will begin to turn into varnish... At least that's what years of tearing down and repairing fishing reels of every kind in quantity has taught me. You note that your shotgun needs "a drop" on action points and that otherwise it gets stiff... That's what 3 in 1 does... Any good quality gun oil (Gunslik, BreakFree, Kroil, are a few I can recommend) will perform far better -particularly as they age on whatever mechanism you're trying to keep working properly -firearm, fishing reel, etc.
At least that's my take on it. Can't remember how many "miracle repairs" I've done - just by using mineral spirits (paint thinner) and some elbow grease to remove nasty gummed up 3 in 1 residues on one item or other - then just a drop or two with good quality oil to get it working properly again...
At least that's my take on it. Can't remember how many "miracle repairs" I've done - just by using mineral spirits (paint thinner) and some elbow grease to remove nasty gummed up 3 in 1 residues on one item or other - then just a drop or two with good quality oil to get it working properly again...
That's what gives WD40 it's bad reputation too. I've gone to Mobil One now for anything that needs oil, except folders that see food. They get mineral oil.
I like my Winchester SXP and I recommend it.
In another price range, the Browning BPS looks great, but I don't know if cleaning is as easy.
The Remington Wingmaster has proven it's value. I refused one to be given to me by a friend's father when permits became mandatory here (he's an older farmer and he didn't want to take a class and fill out the paperwork). I was young and knew nothing about shotguns. Regrets...
In another price range, the Browning BPS looks great, but I don't know if cleaning is as easy.
The Remington Wingmaster has proven it's value. I refused one to be given to me by a friend's father when permits became mandatory here (he's an older farmer and he didn't want to take a class and fill out the paperwork). I was young and knew nothing about shotguns. Regrets...
Agreed to a Wingmaster, IF IT FITS YOU, or if you can reasonably make it fit you. That concept about hitting what you aim at is a good consideration, too. One nice thing about the SuperNova stock system is the adjustability that comes in the box (shims), to allow the stock to easily custom fit your body, for the right sight picture. I shot one and liked it, it would be a nice guest gun at the least.
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Actually, the 1014/M4 is a gas-operated shotgun.
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Can’t get a better endorsement than that!
I have six 870's. All but one are retired police guns. I use them for slugs and buckshot. Never had a problem with any of them. I have to agree with the posts on page three about 3" magnum slugs. I have been through several boxes and then wondered why I was punishing myself.
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