vegasbutterfly
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Want to purchase my first shot gun and not sure which one would be the best one for me. Any suggestions on 12 guage pump action?
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oldwheelieguy
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What job do you want the gun to do? Home defence? hunting? what kind of game if hunting? Are by any chance left handed?
lobo9er
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oldguy has some good points. lots of choices. its fun spending others money!
vegasbutterfly
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great questions...Mostly home protection but would like to use for some small to medium game. something that is relialbe and not to costly.
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wyohome
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Remington 870 Express.
Al LaVodka
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Mossberg 500 combo set: 500 action with 28" vent barrel and screw in chokes as well as an 18 1/2" security barrel.
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vegas,
It's your gun, it needs to be something YOU like, not what a bunch of strangers on the Internet like. As long as you stick to a brand name, reputable manufacturer's product that has been widely sold for decades, you shouldn't run into any surprises. Spend some time before you spend your money. Look at and handle different shotguns in the store. Evaluate how they fit you and how they feel, look at their different features and decide which you prefer.
If possible, get family/friends/co-workers who shoot to take you to the range and get some trigger time on their shotguns. You buy the ammunition, of course. There's a lot more to be said for hands-on experience than just listening to internet advice.
And if you have no family or friends who shoot, try looking for different gun clubs or ranges near you that offer rental guns. Some clubs may even offer basic instruction in shooting clays, while you're at it.
After you have some hands-on time, THEN decide what shotgun you like best, and buy one. IMHO you'll make a more informed purchase that way.
Good luck and happy shopping,
lpl
It's your gun, it needs to be something YOU like, not what a bunch of strangers on the Internet like. As long as you stick to a brand name, reputable manufacturer's product that has been widely sold for decades, you shouldn't run into any surprises. Spend some time before you spend your money. Look at and handle different shotguns in the store. Evaluate how they fit you and how they feel, look at their different features and decide which you prefer.
If possible, get family/friends/co-workers who shoot to take you to the range and get some trigger time on their shotguns. You buy the ammunition, of course. There's a lot more to be said for hands-on experience than just listening to internet advice.
And if you have no family or friends who shoot, try looking for different gun clubs or ranges near you that offer rental guns. Some clubs may even offer basic instruction in shooting clays, while you're at it.
After you have some hands-on time, THEN decide what shotgun you like best, and buy one. IMHO you'll make a more informed purchase that way.
Good luck and happy shopping,
lpl
oldwheelieguy
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Well I agree about the rem 870 or the moss 500. both are very well made weapons at an affordable price that will do what you want.
side note, if you are left handed you might choose the browning BPS as it is ambidextrous (except the safty) with the bottom loading/shell ejection not flying across your face with the unburned power flying in your eye balls.....but what would I know.
side note, if you are left handed you might choose the browning BPS as it is ambidextrous (except the safty) with the bottom loading/shell ejection not flying across your face with the unburned power flying in your eye balls.....but what would I know.
JimKirk
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A Vote for BPS, wish I had kept mine.
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mossberg maverick 88. uses the same accessories/barrels as the 500 but it only costs about $180. picked mine up several years ago from a wal mart and it has always been a very reliable shotgun. i have used mine for trap, skeet, and deer with very good results, as well as clearing some of the possums out of my garage
oldwheelieguy
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CAPT. KIRK........ Beam me up to Browning land!
chevyforlife21
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listen to lee. remington 870,mossberg 500 are the cheaper and easier to find pumps that police and military use. the nef pardner pump is the same gun as a remington 870 but made in china i had one it never had one malfunction in 600 rounds. and that gun is the cheapest pump they make. you could get a benelli nova,ithaca 37,browning bps,winchester 1300. all good guns but remember the gun has to fit you so make sure you like the feel dont go buy a gun cuse it costs more it wont be better if it feels awkward
chuckusaret
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I recommend the Mossberg 500, it is cheap and very reliable.
I have both guns, the 870 and the 500, and both have 100's of rounds thru them, and I can see no difference in either receiver. I did replace a broken plastic trigger group that I broke thru stupidity on the 500 with a metal group
Don't over look the used racks at your local gun shops. Lots of good shooters with some milage on them. Ithaca, Rem, Win, Mossy, and others to be had. There's something for every taste and chore out there. Take your time and look around. Good luck.
reckless carolinian
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Hit up the pawnshops as well. Never know what you may find there, especially one with too much inventory. I agree with the rest. Find the one that YOU like. Remember, buy in haste, regret in leisure.
ccsniper
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a few suggestions that come to minde,
winchester 1200/1300- You can buy short barrels for home defense and longer barrels for hunting (plus you can find winchester model 1200 under the sears name of m200 that is the exact same thing)
Remington 870- I don't like em but they are considered the best when it comes to pumps.
Mossberg 500-Again you can buy several barrels for your needs
Harrington & Richards pardner series- I don't know too much about them, as I don't have one or shot one but the owners of them seem to adore them.
Maverick 88- Exact same thing as a mossberg 500
Benelli Nova shotgun- A friend has one and is very sturdy, but I don't know if you can change out the barrels for defense/hunting.
If you want a shotgun that will do it all, I suggest getting one with two barrels or if cost is a problem then get one with 28" barrel and have it cut down to 22". That is small enough for home defense yet still long enough to hunt small game at within a reasonable distance (I say 30 yards). YMMV
winchester 1200/1300- You can buy short barrels for home defense and longer barrels for hunting (plus you can find winchester model 1200 under the sears name of m200 that is the exact same thing)
Remington 870- I don't like em but they are considered the best when it comes to pumps.
Mossberg 500-Again you can buy several barrels for your needs
Harrington & Richards pardner series- I don't know too much about them, as I don't have one or shot one but the owners of them seem to adore them.
Maverick 88- Exact same thing as a mossberg 500
Benelli Nova shotgun- A friend has one and is very sturdy, but I don't know if you can change out the barrels for defense/hunting.
If you want a shotgun that will do it all, I suggest getting one with two barrels or if cost is a problem then get one with 28" barrel and have it cut down to 22". That is small enough for home defense yet still long enough to hunt small game at within a reasonable distance (I say 30 yards). YMMV
ATAShooter
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Find you a used Model 12 in good shape.
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