USAF_Vet
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Well, the 11-48 price was not the $200 I thought. It is marked $280. Not horrible, and still in the running. The Sportsman 48 has been moved to the top of the list. I might be chopping it down to size, as more of a range toy and yard gun that can pull some home defense as well. I don't trust chopping down a gas operated recoil system, especially one that isn't adjustable. Now, before anyone says not to chop down a great old Remington, its only an option, and I'll check for spare barrel availability beforehand. The Sportsman 48 isn't exactly a rare diamond, they were made for 20 years. Its not exactly a .45 acp Luger.
Another reason I'm leaning toward a recoil operated system is my experiences with a Remington 1100. Great gun, but have had gas ring issues, short strokes, misfeeds, etc. Which has kinda put me off older gas operated systems.
School me on the pros and cons between the recoil operated 48, an the gas operated 878.
Another reason I'm leaning toward a recoil operated system is my experiences with a Remington 1100. Great gun, but have had gas ring issues, short strokes, misfeeds, etc. Which has kinda put me off older gas operated systems.
School me on the pros and cons between the recoil operated 48, an the gas operated 878.