what should i look for when buying a shotgun?
January 17th, 2010 by eranio
this is going to be my first time purchasing a shotgun. im looking for a descent one under a grand. what things should i look for in order to pick out the right one? i want one with a pistol grip and at least 6+shots. any recommendations? i dont want one for hunting. i want one thats tactical for the home.
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January 17th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
A Mossberg 500 Special Purpose Mariner for $500.
http://www.ableammo.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=91270
January 17th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
Your in luck! —-
You don’t have to spend a fortune to get a top quality defense shotgun….
Consider a Mossberg 500 Persuader / Cruiser model…..
This one is a 6 shot model….. Catalog # 50440 — Under $400 at most dealers….
http://www.mossberg.com/images/Mossberg_Guns/930/NEW/50440.jpg
Others may suggest the Remington 870… Avoid those!… They are great for hunting but not the best for defense… Heres why….
http://members.tripod.com/~jth8260/870.html
January 17th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
Benelli shotguns are very nice tactical shotguns, they often have pistol grips and some version are even semi-automatic. But they can be expensive, they are top of the line.
or like the guy above me says, mossberg 500s are also very nice.
January 17th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
they sell some remington 870 self defense/tactical shotguns at big five. they hold at least 6 because my express holds 5 with out a plug and its not a tactical. those 870 tacticals have a pistol grip and shortened barrel, they are black. i know for a fact that 870s are great, mine never, NEVER, jams and i dont know if iv ever cleaned it and im sure the tactical has the same reciever. great guns and they are cheap!
January 17th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
save your money and buy a mossberg
January 17th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
The Mossberg Mariner models are especially nice because they’re made with a lot of non-corrosive parts, which would keep the maintenance down to a minimum.