How are the NEF Pardner Pumps???

[MAX100]

I just want the best bang for my buck. I am funny that way. I could careless if it is made in China as long as it is well made.


GC

 

[ladykilla]

Every time someone asks about a NEF PP, the weapon mind you, it all comes back to China. Some of you act like there is not one thing in your household that is made there. People are asking about a shotgun, not about your views on the country it was made in.

O.P., I have a Pardner Pump Protector and am very impressed with it. I, along with most of my department, have shot the thing relentlessly. It is solidly made and shoots anything without difficulty. If you decide to purchase one, I believe you will happy. But who knows.... they are made in China.

 

[Dirty Bob]

For me, it's also a quality question. I wanted a Wingmaster, not the Express, and a used Wingmaster seems like a better deal than the other shotguns I looked at. Steel and walnut: no plastic parts, unless you count the rubber recoil pad. I intend to put thousands of shells through it. A few scratches and a little bluing wear on the action bars is not an issue for me.

OTOH, if I wanted a defensive shotgun that would not see a lot of shooting, I would consider the Mavericks and the Pardner Pumps, although I'd jump at a used, older shotgun. I think that's where the best bang for the buck can be found.

It's a personal choice, and I have my own opinions as to what I want. I hope no offense was taken.

Regards,
Dirty Bob

 

[mikkeeh]

About Remington Arms Company, Inc.

Remington Arms Company, Inc., headquartered in Madison, North Carolina, designs, produces and sells sporting goods products for the hunting and shooting sports markets under a family of famous brands including Remington, Marlin, H&R 1871, LLC, New England Firearms, LC Smith and Parker as well as solutions to the military, government and law enforcement markets. Founded in 1816 in upstate New York, the Company is one of the nation's oldest continuously operating manufacturers and is the only U.S. manufacturer of both firearms and ammunition products. With its products distributed throughout the U.S. and in over 55 foreign countries, Remington remains the largest domestic producer of shotguns and rifles. More information about the Company can be found at www.remington.com

Since Remington now owns NEF it appears that "their" loyalty to USA made products in not quite as important as profits.

Dont get me wrong...I like to supports US companies....but we can see where THEIR loyaly lies.........the almighty $$$$$$

 

[Fred Fuller]

Ummmm... a bit of a correction might be in order here.

Remington doesn't 'own' NEF/H&R. Cerberus Capital, a holding company which buys distressed corporations, owns all the firearms manufacturing companies listed.

http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/manufacturing/2007-04-05-remington-sold_N.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerberus_Capital_Management

lpl/nc

 

[mikkeeh]

OK..."owns" is incorrect terminology.

I got the quote from the Remington site, and since NEF is part of the "family"......I guess the sale of Chinese knock-offs is OK with them. that was my point.

Thanks for correcting me.

 

[B.D. Turner]

With all of the SKS's and AK's sold here in the USA and made in China it is a wonder how we still survive.