my first scattergun - The Firearms Forum

firelegs22 · 06-20-2010, 09:51 PM

i've been looking for a good first shotgun, but havent found much on the topic. i know i want a 3 inch 12 gauge, and my budget is $450... first to convince me to get a particular model gets a gold star...GO! oh yeah, i've narrowed it down to pumps and side by sides.

Mosin_Nagant_Fan · 06-21-2010, 06:52 AM

First off, what do you want to do with it? Hunting? Sport? Self defense? Multi-Purpose?

Sandman · 06-21-2010, 09:55 AM

For a pump under $450, I would recommend a Remington 870 (wingmaster model if it falls within the budget). It is probably the best buy for the money anywhere out there.

USMCSpeedy · 06-21-2010, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Sandman

For a pump under $450, I would recommend a Remington 870 (wingmaster model if it falls within the budget). It is probably the best buy for the money anywhere out there.

+1 on the Remington 870. Either that or a Mossberg 500. Both are easy to change confiuration on for a variety of purposes or needs. And you should easily be able to find a good used one well within your price range and probably have a few buck left over to modify it to your liking.

tim.sr · 06-21-2010, 10:59 AM

I love my 870 you need one or 4 lol

Double Deuce · 06-21-2010, 12:19 PM

It does depend on what you intend to use it for, but my home defense shotgun is a mossberg 590 A1 with ghost ring sights usually can be found for 399-429.

Mosin_Nagant_Fan · 06-21-2010, 02:30 PM

Ya, double that on the Mossberg 500 or 590, for self defense.

Cavik · 06-21-2010, 03:13 PM

My first shotgun, and currently my only shotgun, was/is a Remington 870. I'm still really glad I bought it. Although, I have wondered if a semi-auto shotgun would be better for me. If you're absolutely sure you want a pump-action, I highly recommend the Remington 870.

GoodOl'12gauge · 06-21-2010, 04:07 PM

MOSSBERG the only shotgun I would ever stake my life on. I got mine for $350 brand new with 20 inch barrel and 7 rounds of 3 inch in the tube.

firelegs22 · 06-21-2010, 05:38 PM

i am leaning twards the mossberg 500. i'd just want it for shooting stuff. i have a high speed camera and i like shooting stuff on film. it isnt for hunting or self defence. but i want to shoot slugs and shot, would i have to change barrels for the differant types of load, or can one barrel do it all?

Old Grump · 06-21-2010, 08:31 PM

One barrel can do it all and if you get an IM or IC choke that will handle most applications. Rifled barrel is only needed if you are going to be shooting Sabot rounds.

Sandman · 06-22-2010, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by firelegs22

i am leaning twards the mossberg 500. i'd just want it for shooting stuff. i have a high speed camera and i like shooting stuff on film. it isnt for hunting or self defence. but i want to shoot slugs and shot, would i have to change barrels for the differant types of load, or can one barrel do it all?

I own the Mossy 500 (and not an 870). It is a good reliable shotgun, but not as smooth, a little more clunky than the 870. If your budget was tight, I would recommend the 500 with no problems. Since you gave a budget of $450, I would recommend spending a little bit more and getting the 870. It is just as reliable and functional, but a little easier on your pump arm.

johnlives4christ · 06-22-2010, 03:52 PM

you can get a remington 870 express for around 300 new at walmart. i've owned both remingtons and mossberg shotguns. also have used a winchester 1300. any of these are excellent choices.

i would feel confident in either of the 3 mentioned but i prefer a remington 870. a good used one would run you no more than 250 and as little as 200 in some places.

~john

06-20-2010, 09:51 PM	#1
firelegs22 V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: georgia Posts: 225	my first scattergun i've been looking for a good first shotgun, but havent found much on the topic. i know i want a 3 inch 12 gauge, and my budget is $450... first to convince me to get a particular model gets a gold star...GO! oh yeah, i've narrowed it down to pumps and side by sides. --> Last edited by firelegs22; 06-20-2010 at 09:53 PM.. Reason: adding the last sentance

06-21-2010, 06:52 AM	#2
Mosin_Nagant_Fan Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,832	Re: my first scattergun First off, what do you want to do with it? Hunting? Sport? Self defense? Multi-Purpose?

06-21-2010, 09:55 AM	#3
Sandman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 552	Re: my first scattergun For a pump under $450, I would recommend a Remington 870 (wingmaster model if it falls within the budget). It is probably the best buy for the money anywhere out there.

06-21-2010, 10:59 AM	#5
tim.sr V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: MI. Posts: 290	Re: my first scattergun I love my 870 you need one or 4 lol __________________ Tim.Sr U.S.ARMY VET.

06-21-2010, 12:19 PM	#6
Double Deuce V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Utah Posts: 313	Re: my first scattergun It does depend on what you intend to use it for, but my home defense shotgun is a mossberg 590 A1 with ghost ring sights usually can be found for 399-429.

06-21-2010, 02:30 PM	#7
Mosin_Nagant_Fan Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,832	Re: my first scattergun Ya, double that on the Mossberg 500 or 590, for self defense.

06-21-2010, 03:13 PM	#8
Cavik Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 12	Re: my first scattergun My first shotgun, and currently my only shotgun, was/is a Remington 870. I'm still really glad I bought it. Although, I have wondered if a semi-auto shotgun would be better for me. If you're absolutely sure you want a pump-action, I highly recommend the Remington 870. Last edited by Cavik; 01-21-2011 at 11:54 PM..

06-21-2010, 04:07 PM	#9
GoodOl'12gauge V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 258	Re: my first scattergun MOSSBERG the only shotgun I would ever stake my life on. I got mine for $350 brand new with 20 inch barrel and 7 rounds of 3 inch in the tube.

06-21-2010, 05:38 PM	#10
firelegs22 V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: georgia Posts: 225	Re: my first scattergun i am leaning twards the mossberg 500. i'd just want it for shooting stuff. i have a high speed camera and i like shooting stuff on film. it isnt for hunting or self defence. but i want to shoot slugs and shot, would i have to change barrels for the differant types of load, or can one barrel do it all? Last edited by firelegs22; 06-21-2010 at 05:42 PM..

06-21-2010, 08:31 PM	#11
Old Grump Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Little hut in the woods near Blue River Wisconsin Posts: 2,286	Re: my first scattergun One barrel can do it all and if you get an IM or IC choke that will handle most applications. Rifled barrel is only needed if you are going to be shooting Sabot rounds. __________________ "When once a republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil."~~- Thomas Jefferson Roman Catholic, Life Member of American Legion, VFW, Wisconsin Libertarian party, Wi-FORCE, WGO, NRA, JPFO, GOA, SAFand CCRKBA

06-22-2010, 03:52 PM	#13
johnlives4christ Former Guest Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,828	Re: my first scattergun you can get a remington 870 express for around 300 new at walmart. i've owned both remingtons and mossberg shotguns. also have used a winchester 1300. any of these are excellent choices. i would feel confident in either of the 3 mentioned but i prefer a remington 870. a good used one would run you no more than 250 and as little as 200 in some places. ~john