Okay, I bought an Escort 12 guage shotgun (something like $250). From day 1, it's always been a P.O.S. It's cool just to blow things up but that's it. It's about 8 months old. Over the past couple of months, it started jamming up on me where shells would always get jam up. The other day, I took it apart to clean it. Now, it's somehow jammed where I can't get anything to move, pump or disconnect. Before anyone starts condemning me, let me say this: I'm always careful with all of my firearms. As a reloader, I have gained extra respect for firearms. I'm now trying to decide if I should just cut my loss and get a decent shotgun or take it to a gunsmith. Several months ago, I sold all of my crappy pistols because I only want to keep on hand high quality fire arms (the crappy ones always gives problems--and this shotgun is no exception).
Is it common to have a difficult time re-assembling a shotgun?
Is it common for shells to jam in the barrell?
Is it worth trying to have it repaired? For $250, it's not a real lost.
Here's the other issue, I'm really attracted to the Saiga-12 (which is border line crappy as well). If I was to purchase one (another $250 investment), can I purchase aftermarket magazines that'll hold more than 5 rounds?
Thanks All!
Is it common to have a difficult time re-assembling a shotgun?
Is it common for shells to jam in the barrell?
Is it worth trying to have it repaired? For $250, it's not a real lost.
Here's the other issue, I'm really attracted to the Saiga-12 (which is border line crappy as well). If I was to purchase one (another $250 investment), can I purchase aftermarket magazines that'll hold more than 5 rounds?
Thanks All!