View Poll Results: Which gun should I get? (Didn't know you could add a poll to a thread)
Winchester 1300
3
14.29%
Remington 870
12
57.14%
Mossberg 500
6
28.57%
Maverick 88
0
0%
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Shotgun???
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From: AZ.
I don't know anything about a Maverick but if the Mossberg or Winchester suited me I wouldn't even consider it. You can't go wrong with either one. Unless you are going to use it for ducks, in my opinion, a 26" barrel my work better for general hunting. It's a little quicker to get on target.
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From: stevens point
i have heard some stuff about the safety on the mossbergs, i've heard that dirt gets in there and the safety can fail, im not sure if this is true or not, but i shoot a browning bps and it has the prong safety and it has never failed. i am a huge browning fan, and those guns are'nt cheap as 183 dollars but they are good guns and they hold value, just my 4 cents
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From: Jackson, TN
Originally Posted by NDrum2005
I am looking at buying a 12ga pump action shotgun. I don't want to spend too much $$$, but I want a gun that will last. So far, I've looked at a Winchesher 1300, and a Mossberg 500. I know that Winchester is probably the best, or one of the best, shotguns on the market. But, is the Mossberg a good gun? I might wind up getting the Winchester, but the Moss costs a lot less. Any advice anyone?
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I'm wanting a short barreled 12 guage pump to keep in my motorhome while travelling. Like a police riot gun. I don't see so well in pitch black dead of night,anymore, and might not hit anything with my 9, but with a 12 guage , and double ought buck, and a short barrel, it should even up the odds a little.
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You might want to take a look at a Winchester Mod. 1300 Defender. It has a 18" barrel and holds 8 rounds. I keep one in the house and one in the toy hauler. I used to keep them loaded with OOBuck but have switched to #4shot followed by #4buck. At the range I would use it the pattern will be quite small so it's not going to matter and there is less likely the heavier pellets will penetrate a wall hurt a neighbor. I'm more interested in deterring than killing. I keep one in the chamber for a quick shot or a warning "sound effects rack" and there are still plenty rounds left if that doesn't work. There will be some who disagree with my selections but that's the way it works for me. JMO..I hope your eyesite is good enough to identify your target.
You might want to take a look at a Winchester Mod. 1300 Defender. It has a 18" barrel and holds 8 rounds. I keep one in the house and one in the toy hauler. I used to keep them loaded with OOBuck but have switched to #4shot followed by #4buck. At the range I would use it the pattern will be quite small so it's not going to matter and there is less likely the heavier pellets will penetrate a wall hurt a neighbor. I'm more interested in deterring than killing. I keep one in the chamber for a quick shot or a warning "sound effects rack" and there are still plenty rounds left if that doesn't work. There will be some who disagree with my selections but that's the way it works for me. JMO..I hope your eyesite is good enough to identify your target.
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From: NW
Originally Posted by Jerrybo66
TJC
You might want to take a look at a Winchester Mod. 1300 Defender. It has a 18" barrel and holds 8 rounds. I keep one in the house and one in the toy hauler. I used to keep them loaded with OOBuck but have switched to #4shot followed by #4buck. At the range I would use it the pattern will be quite small so it's not going to matter and there is less likely the heavier pellets will penetrate a wall hurt a neighbor. I'm more interested in deterring than killing. I keep one in the chamber for a quick shot or a warning "sound effects rack" and there are still plenty rounds left if that doesn't work. There will be some who disagree with my selections but that's the way it works for me. JMO..I hope your eyesite is good enough to identify your target.
You might want to take a look at a Winchester Mod. 1300 Defender. It has a 18" barrel and holds 8 rounds. I keep one in the house and one in the toy hauler. I used to keep them loaded with OOBuck but have switched to #4shot followed by #4buck. At the range I would use it the pattern will be quite small so it's not going to matter and there is less likely the heavier pellets will penetrate a wall hurt a neighbor. I'm more interested in deterring than killing. I keep one in the chamber for a quick shot or a warning "sound effects rack" and there are still plenty rounds left if that doesn't work. There will be some who disagree with my selections but that's the way it works for me. JMO..I hope your eyesite is good enough to identify your target.
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From: NW
Originally Posted by Johnboy_BoomerSooner
A good old $100 pawn shop double barrel sawed off (to the legal limits of course) makes for a mean home defense gun also.
I'll check a couple of local pawn shops and see what they have.
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From: Jackson, TN
if your going with home defense a 1300 defender, works well with a top-folding stock/pistol grip and forend pistol grip. A Norinco Model 98 can be used for home defense and can be obtained for around $200, Remington 870P/870 Riot also will work well but will cost more.
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Originally Posted by psdtenn
if your going with home defense a 1300 defender, works well with a top-folding stock/pistol grip and forend pistol grip. A Norinco Model 98 can be used for home defense and can be obtained for around $200, Remington 870P/870 Riot also will work well but will cost more.
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I have been heavily into firearms for many years and I've owned the Mossbergs, Remingtons, and Winchesters. Each has been fantastic, I really don't have complaints for any of them. Just find one of the Big 3 that you like the feel and look of, don't be afraid of spending a few extra dollars for the one you really want. Chances are you will own that gun for the rest of your life, so a couple of bucks is worth the investment.
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Originally Posted by TJC1989
Thanks for that, Tennessee. Yep, home defense is what I'm looking for. Did you see the picture a little while back of the longer range home defense weapon? A guy had a bolt action .50 caliber rifle, that he claimed was accurate at 1000 yards. I guess if you could see'em you could drop 'em......