NEF Pardner Protector

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Well I just got a NEF Pardner Protector - $165 shipped :) New from Bud's a few weeks ago. Anyway, I have not had a chance to shoot it yet, but for a "cheap" gun it sure seems like it will be a decent HD shotgun. Anyone else use the Pardner? Just curious what you all think :)
 
I bought a NEF Pardner Pump as my second firearm. Seems to be about the same thing as your protector. For under $200 NIB I doubt one can find a better deal on a HD shotgun. Proven 870 design and parts compatibility, 3" chambers, 5 round tube, and quality materials.
 
The Pardner Pumps are well made shotguns that will prove themselves over time.

I have a Field grade 12 and 20 gauge and they are fit and finished very nice and have smoothed up well from use.

So far, no snags and no surprizes like I've been reading about other manufacturers.

I'm not saying that they are "better" than our domestic offerings but will say that they are on par and have read very few bad postings about these shotguns.

I'm keeping mine stock for field use only and have a dedicated HD shotgun, but that does not mean that I would not use my Pardners, God forbid, in a pinch.

All in all, good shotguns at a good price from NEF/H&R.:)
 
I've had one for about 2 years now. Bought it new and the only gripe I have is the bluing is a little thin. Brother in law bought a new 870 around the same time and had to send it back for repairs! That seemed to upset him a little for some reason. Doubt it had anything to do with my gun costing roughly half of his.

Anyway, most 870 stocks and parts fit the pardner (I've used front and rear grips and the scope mount setup with the plate that screws on the side, great flashlight holder) and it's a great gun for the money. Just repainted mine with some krylon flat black, looks just like a remmy again.
 
The Pardner Pumps are well made shotguns that will prove themselves over time.
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The Pardner Pump & Hawk 982 are proven.

The Pardner Pump has been around for 6 years, introduced in 2003 I believe. It's the "same" shotgun as the IAC Hawk Ind 982 with a different style receiver. The 982 has been in the US for over 10 years now. Both are made by Norinco and imported by IAC HAWK Ind.

Guns & Ammo did a review on the HAWK 98, same shotgun, in their July 2000 issue.

They have a machined extractor, ejector & steel receiver, aluminum trigger guards and the Protector and 982 have a parkerize finish. They are the best deal to be had in a Home defense Tactical shotgun. Very reliable with all brands of ammo. The 982 is an even better deal because it has a nice set of GRS for the same price as the PP.

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I was able to pick mine up today, very nice fit and finish and seems well put together.

They forgot to put the rear sling stud on the stock, the tapped and threaded hole is there, so I called and they are sending me one. The front one was installed, just not the rear one.

Heading out to the range tomorrow to test drive it!
 
I bought one (Pardner Pump) 2 years ago as my first shotgun, if I didn't like shotguns then I would not have lost a lot. I love this gun! Has been 100% reliable and the wife and I shoot it every weekend killing clay pigeons.
 
Buy American. I had one for a short time. The first time out I had shell loading and ejection problems and on cleaning, wipe down, the bluing came off in some areas. You can get a Mossberg 500 or a Maverick 88 for the same price.
 
I'm sorry guys, but I go out of my way to buy American and not to buy products from China. I'd take a real used 870 anyday for about the same price. There's just no way in heck I'd willing support buying from that country.

Just my .02....
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you can buy american if you want, I have US made guns, but you cannot buy a used 870 for $130 bucks, or a mossberg for that matter unless they just came out of a burning house. My Chicom shotgun outshoots my brother-in-laws Rem. 870 and has none of the problems his has. Out of the 100s of positive posts I have read about the NEF Pardner pump, I have only seen one negative post, that is the one a few posts up.
 
I never understood the people who refuse to buy Chinese. I've always felt that money was a reward. We give it to corporations that make quality products because we like those products. If the Chinese shotgun is just as good as the comparable American model, but costs half as much, what is wrong with the Chinese model? My money is not a crutch to keep American companies on their feet if their products cannot outperform those of their competitors.
 
I picked up a Marlin Mdl-200 12ga for $90 including xfer fee from a pawnshop in WA state. Almost new, it is. Case hardened finish, too.
It looks just like the H&R pardner type.

Paul
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I will restate my preference to the NEF/H&R Pardner pump due to the very

fact that the parts are made by people who know that, after getting skinned

up earlier due to bad quality, have smartened up and now produce parts for

folks at NEF to make a decent field grade gun.:)

No one broke a law by buying these shotguns and until Mossberg and

Remington, and whoever is left in the domestic shotgun makers make a decent, reliable field grade gun, I'll buy what I danged please.:neener:

Buy American will mean something when we rediscover our work ethic, vote in good government( as in LESS) and begin to produce quality goods.:fire:

I will not buy a product that is questionable just to keep someone in a job.:banghead:

So... with that in mind, downing folks for their quest for quality is getting a little passe'.+
 
My money is not a crutch to keep American companies on their feet if their products cannot outperform those of their competitors.
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Exactly!

I'm amazed at the number of people that pay lip service to Free Market Capitalism, but then want to run and hide behind the skirts of protectionism and labor unions, while whining at others about where their shotgun came from, using a computer that came from the same place.
 
I have a Remy 870 HD 7 shots. I have no problem with it. If i have to get aother one the Pardner may be the one. I went to Academy and lo they have sold out . WHy, bec the guy said its one of their best seller! The gun is as good as the rest. Its the stigma that its made in China, the Dont buy commie gun scare thats out there thats keeping people from buying a good value firearm. For all we know , they shoot as good as the rest . Its just not finished well like paint chipping off . But functionality it is as deadly.
 
I have a Remy 870 HD 7 shots. I have no problem with it. If i have to get aother one the Pardner may be the ticket. I went to Academy and lo they have sold out . WHy, bec the guy said its one of their best seller! The gun is as good as the rest. Its the stigma that its made in China, the Dont buy commie gun scare thats out there thats keeping people from buying a good value firearm. For all we know , they shoot as good as the rest . Its just not finished well like paint chipping off . But functionality it is as deadly.
 
She kicks, but not to bad.

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I ran a variety of shells through it today.

Winchester #6 game loads
Remington 00 buck
Hornady light magnum 00 buck
Winchester deer slugs

All loads were manageable, but the Hornady 00 buck and the deer slugs were real kickers!!!

I may add a pistol grip stock later.

Flawless function, no problems at all!
 
Maybe as someone who will have to live with the consequences of shipping all of our money over to China for the next 60 years, I'm a bit more sensitive, but eh, whatever floats your boat.
 
Let's stick to the quality of the shotgun at hand and not turn it into a subject on China. The thread always gets closed when it turns China.


What's your experience with the Pardner Pump, Hawk 982, good or bad?

BCCL That's a very good picture of the Pardner Protector you posted.


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