What pump shotgun do you have ?

[Logansdad]

or which one would you get ?

Bennelli Nova far outclasses the modern manufactured versions of the ones mentioned in quality and the price is right.

Don't forget the Ithaca 37 for upland game and a dedicated slug gun. The quality is there and it has the smoothest action of all the pumps.

[outdoorsman260]

I've got an 870 Supermag and have no complaints.

[Logansdad]

everytime a new model comes out by any company it supposedly far outclasses everything else..money's why the advertising companies write copy for their clients..don't be a sucker for advertising. Advertisings motto ought to be "I don't have to tell you the truth as long as I don't lie to you"

I agree with you Logansdad

I base my comments of all above the above guns on ownership of them and usage.

The only pump I now own is the Bennelli Nova.

Sold my 870 cause it jammed and had a rough action from the day it was new. Had a Mossberg 500 that felt like it had gravel in the action as does every Mossberg 500 I have picked up. I know a guy who actually threw his Mossberg 500 off a bridge. I had an Ithaca 37 that a relative grabbed I wish I had back. I have had experience shooting my dad's Browning BPS also but the action is rough.




My dad has a 870 Wingmaster 16 ga with two barrels for it that is a SUPER gun. The modern 870 Wingmasters and Expresses do not even compare to it.

I despise what the gunwriters say as I have never seen them give a gun a truthful unbiased review. As a rule I ignore there paid advertising. Like I said I based my opinion on usage of the guns in question.

For me the Nova is the most dependable and best deal at $250 to $300 depending on model. You should give one a try the action actually pops open an inch or so by itself when the trigger is pulled due to a spring loaded bolt making for a very fact action to cycle. No tools are needed to strip the gun down to its smallest part. It will also shoot up to 3 1/2 shells and has an action that is smoother than the guns mentioned in the poll. But it is ugly and indestructible. I have had mine ride in the back of the pickup more than once without even scratching it. A recoil reducer is available for it but I don't use mine as it makes the gun to heavy to carry, unless I am goose hunting from a blind where I don't have to walk.

just my .02 A person should get the gun that fits them and works best for them.

[Smokin Guns]

Had a Remington 870 thought it was o.k,...picked up this Smith & Wesson and think it's great!...

[Logansdad]

I have a Winchester 1300...smooth and fast. I like the Remington because of all the accessories available for it. I used to have a Marine Magnum but it was cylinder bore without the option for chokes. I have no use for Cylinder bore. I would love to have an 870 Marine Magnum with a full or even extra full choke.

There are a ton of goodies out there to bolt on the 870.

I have wanted to try a Winchester. They don't make a 20 guage though and that kind of turns me off.

[bigboom338]

I own an 870 but my true love lies with my grandpas old 97 winchester,I do not shoot the gun any longer but would not be affraid to bring her out of retierment. The only shotgun I shoot anymore is my Bennelli SBE.

You are right Mike those old Winchesters are good guns. If I remember right you were still shooting it up until a couple years ago.

[Sir Bug]

Hello Gang,

I was weened on my daddy's Winchester, mod. 12, in 16 ga. He left it to me when he passed. I prefer it over any long gun I have.

I also have a Winchester, mod 1200, in 12 ga. that my wife gave to me for Christmas 32 years ago. It is my second most favorite.

I had my mod. 12 professionally restored about 20 years ago. Both of my Winchesters are like new. I display them as a set, sort of like a father and son combination.

Your Friend in Dixie,

Sir Bug

[txdeerhunt]

Need a place to vote for more than one pump. I have the 870, and a winchester. My favorite is the Ithica handed down from my father..............Great Shotgun!!

[FN_Project90]

Winchester model 12, best pump ever. I have never had a single model 12 come up on the shoulder badly.

[calicollector]

i chose other, simply because i have 3 browning A-5's and i love them.. i also own a few Mossy 500's a Winchester 140, a Remington 870, a bolt action Mossy .410 and ill even count my wifes 20 gauge Mossy and her Traditions 12 gauge auto loader.. i want a Winchester 1300 though
Ray in California

[Cow Caregiver]

The 500 Mossy is the premier if you are having to hump it. The aluminum receiver is a great thing, but does not absorb much kick. The 870 is fine if you carry it in the cruiser, or on the saddle but it is not much fun to hump. I shoot a 20 gauge double hammer gun. Light, does the job, and not much kick.

[Sir Bug]

Cow Caregiver,

Could you provide information on the 20 ga., dbl., w/externals that you use? What length barrels? Who makes it? Sounds like a good close quarter's weapon for my female family members. My autos and pumps are a little too much to handle in a hurry for them.

BTW, they do have handguns as a means of defense available, but I like the double barreled concept.

Your Friend in Dixie,

Sir Bug

[Smokin Guns]

...Here's the Pic again...

[NuclearMeltdown]

Warpig...why did the guy throw his Mossberg off the bridge? Was it that bad?

[FN_Project90]

I will have to get some pictures of the model 12s for you fellows, well all the shotguns how bout that?

[mameral]

I had a mossberg that almost went in the river. I shot a drake mallard and turned him and when I went for the follow up it jammed. I have had a Remington 870 for about 22 years now. No problems or jams. If I had to buy a new one though, I would seriously look at the Benneli.

[wundudnee]

I have a 12 Ga model 12 army riot that we got at wards used in the mid 50's for $55.00. A model 12 20 Ga that I bought in 1963 for $90.00. and a solid frame 1897 that my aunt bought for $15.00 when she was tending bar in Burro Bend, Ca.

Lets see.........

$55.00+$90.00+$15.00=$160.00 Wooooeeee! I'm going to have to watch this big spending.

[FN_Project90]

those guns are probebly worth some money
specially the model 12 if its nice. In decent condition I have seen them go for 7 c-notes, excellent condition over a grand.

[wundudnee]

FN_Project90,

My model 12 riot has been severely butchered. Someone has installed a Weaver choke, a beavertail forearm, recoil pad and the piece de resistannce they have checkered the original WB cartouched buttstock. I have hunted with this old gun for nearly 50 years so it doesn't owe me a lot. It does have the US and flaming bomb and is still in very good shape

The model 12 20 ga is all original and good shape. It's modified choke, straight field grade made in 1963. It's probably still worth a good bit.

Here is a very poor picture of them.

[FN_Project90]

its hard to find the riots and the trench models in decent condition. and lots of times people have a really nice one and turn it into a home defense shotty with all the gobbildegook and ruin the value of a great gun.

[Hydra Shok]

I have a Maverick 88, basically a generic Mossberg 500. Use it every year during hunting season when i visit a camp that dog hunts or walking a clear cut with a few others. Black synthetic stock and pump. No problems, no jams, holds a great pattern with no choke. No complaints.