JimWahoo
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Went to the range Saturday to fire some slugs from my new Legacy (Hatsan) Escort Maringuard. I noticed something that I believe is common to all pump shotguns.
Had the gun tucked snuggly in the sholder pocket, but also realized I was also pulling on the forearm as well. After firing…I noticed the bolt had come back about an inch and could see the brass portion of the shell. I thought this was odd and finished the other 4 slugs.
Then it dawned on me…when the hammer is dropped…it releases the slide. So, I put mild forward pressure on the forearm and shot another 5 slugs…that resolved it.
Appears a natural instinct to pull back with both hands.
Anyway, the gun work flawlessly and the action and build are top quality for a gun in this price range. It was between a Mossberg 500, 590A1, Pardner or Remington 870, but when I noticed the Escort on the top rack…the guy at Dick’s took it down and said he didn’t know much about it…they had just got it in. I noticed immediately how solid and zero rattles out of the forearm. Vedry smooth action that will not need to be broken in. Nicely finished as well. I would give the exterior finish a 98% and the receiver and chrome lined barrel a 98% too.
I will post pics later
My 2 cents,
Jim
Had the gun tucked snuggly in the sholder pocket, but also realized I was also pulling on the forearm as well. After firing…I noticed the bolt had come back about an inch and could see the brass portion of the shell. I thought this was odd and finished the other 4 slugs.
Then it dawned on me…when the hammer is dropped…it releases the slide. So, I put mild forward pressure on the forearm and shot another 5 slugs…that resolved it.
Appears a natural instinct to pull back with both hands.
Anyway, the gun work flawlessly and the action and build are top quality for a gun in this price range. It was between a Mossberg 500, 590A1, Pardner or Remington 870, but when I noticed the Escort on the top rack…the guy at Dick’s took it down and said he didn’t know much about it…they had just got it in. I noticed immediately how solid and zero rattles out of the forearm. Vedry smooth action that will not need to be broken in. Nicely finished as well. I would give the exterior finish a 98% and the receiver and chrome lined barrel a 98% too.
I will post pics later
My 2 cents,
Jim