I am looking for a really good shotgun for hunting deer (shooting slugs). I know I want a brand new one and a new model as well. I will spend up to about 00 but prefer to spend about 0-800. I also want something that I can also use for turkey hunting (something that comes with different barrels or chokes). I was looking online (winchester, mossberg & Remiington) but there are so many different models on the websites I dont know which is the right one? Any help would be appreciated. Please include specific model #’s or links so I can find it.
for everyone that says mossberg 500 how about this one – do you think it is better than the 500??
http://www.mossberg.com/products/default.asp?id=11
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Been thinking about buying my first shotgun. Simply, I think it would be a vital tool for defense and survival. Never really been a shotgun guy. Only have shot other people’s shotguns a handful of times. So I would definitely call myself a newbie when it comes to shotguns.
The attributes I would like to see in it are:
1. Versatility – Good defensive gun. Good for hunting lots of different game and putting food on the table. Also possibly for shooting clays later at some point if I want to try it.
2. Reliable and Dependable – It’s gotta work when I need it.
3. Simple to operate and easy to maintain.
4. Not cost me a fortune.
What would you recommend? Would one of those models that come with 2 barrels be a good choice?
Thanks for your input.
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I would have to say my Ithaca 37, It is known to be my very first shotgun. I know for sure it is an older model due to the Magazine nut pin, which was used for leverage to screw or unscrew the magazine nut, and also having low matching serial numbers on barrel and receiver. I know the later models didn’t have the magazine nut pin. i think they discontinued that part sometime in 1956. It’s in really great condition over all, but the bluing has been worn down. Its been well taken care of long before i had it, and still is being taken care of by me. It is the slickest action i have ever felt in any shotgun, trigger pull is crisp, i can easily place 4 rounds in the mag tube quickly, and this model can slam fire, which i’ve done a couple times with ease, i can shoot this shotgun faster than any semi auto shotgun i’ve fired, it’s that great. So tell me, what are is your favorite shotgun? If i had a 2nd and 3rd choice, it would be the Wincester Model 12, and Remington 870.
I know what you mean be bferg. Everyone is entitled to there own opinion on what’s there personal favorites
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I need something thats going to stay in the house. What are some good models, as well as what are some desireable features needed in a self defense shotgun?
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I’m looking for a shotgun with a raised sight w/ a pistol grip
Does benelli, beretta, or any other manufactures sell semi auto or pumps with raised iron sights already attached or is this an after market choice?
could you provide the models
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I’m looking for a good Home Defense Shotgun and I have my mind set on a few different Models and was wondering what you think of these and regardless what is YOUR choice for best Home Defense Shotgun of all, not just of mine?
Here are what I narrowed my chioces to, but I will look into all suggestions,
1)Remington Model 1100 TAC-4
2)HK / Fabarm 12Ga Tactical (pistol gripped)
3)Beretta 1201 FP (I would add the benelli pistol grip stock)
Any experts out there I would REALLY appreciate your help.
Additional Question
Do they make the Beretta new?? I didnt see it on their website.
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I would like a 12 gauge shotgun that is semi auto with a collapsible stock and pistol grip. I however am having issues locating such a thing. Most semi autos that I’ve seen have fixed stocks that I can’t tell if they could be changed out. Then I’ve seen a number of pump shot guns with collapsible stocks. Maybe I’m just not looking in the right places but are there many models out there with these features. Thanks!
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I see both over unders and single barrels in pics.
What brand and models do they prefer.
Is most of that stuff at that level custom, or is it pretty much the same anybody can buy?
I’m looking more for Brand and Models.
Also, is composite better since it is lighter?
Why spend more on the wood stocks?
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I’m looking for a good Tactical Shotgun, and I have my mind set on a few different Models and was wondering what you think of these and regardless what is YOUR choice for best Tactical Shotgun of all, not just of mine?
Here are what I narrowed my chioces to, but I will look into all suggestions,
1)Remington Model 1100 TAC-4
2)HK / Fabarm 12Ga Tactical (pistol gripped)
3)Beretta 1201 FP (pistol gripped)
4)Wilson Combat Border Patrol AT (pistol gripped & straight)
Thanks
willis3rd,
Trainings one thing but in combat I’ve seen all kinds of shotguns used. I know soldiers who swear by Berettas and others by HK’s. I’m not saying Benelli’s & Mossbergs are bad, I just want some opinions.
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I am interested in getting a shotgun for hunting but would also like to deck it out for home defense/tactical look and feel when not hunting with it. I can choose between a pump and semi auto but according the the BATFE, I know it has to be at least 26 inches, but I cannot seem to find anything in the regs at the ATF’s website that isnt convoluted. So, does anyone know if a semi auto shotgun equipped with a pistol grip tactical stock(not folding or telescoping and not pistol grip only). is classified as a destructive device falling under class3 weapons?
PS I live in Arizona so state regulations are pretty much identical to federal regulations.
Again, is it a semi auto where I will run into the problem; I know they are legal with pumps, I owned a mossberg 500A that I put a tactical stock on. somewhere I remember seeing that if you put a pistol grip style of stock on a semi auto it would be classified as a NFA destructive device along with the street sweeper and the SPAS12. I’ve never seen a pistol grip semi auto shotgun that didnt require you filling out a form4 but they were the afore mentioned models.
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Current or near current models.
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