Battle of the <$200 shotguns.

[Alphabrew]

I just picked up a used Savage 720 for $175. Thats an A5 copy for under $200!

That's hard to beat

 

[38super]

Stevens 620's make very good home defense guns. They are well made and slam fire. Easy to take down for storage or cleaning. I have had several of these over the years. If you look for the store copies of these like wards they can be found for around 150.

 

[judah7]

Where can I find a 200 dollar shotgun like one of these in maryland?

 

[lazarus]

Winchester 370 20ga youth model, picked up from a board member for $80. Spent $20 refinishing it. Total invested $100 (well and like 5hrs over 4 days)

Shoots great, slipped on a 1" recoil pad to give it the right LOP for me. I can shoot high teens in trap with it (which isn't nearly as good as the 20 or so I average with my 870 12ga). 5.25lbs makes it fun to carry in the woods stalking squirrels.

 

[lazarus]

Last weekend a shooting buddy let me shoot a couple of this Defensive Shotguns, both 20 gauge, and both 870's. Liked that they were both considerably lighter and smaller than 12 gauge; much lower recoil too.

Maybe it's just me, but in a hurry, or under a little stress, I find it a bit challenging to switch between running Mossberg and Remington shotguns. Even though it's subtle, the minor differences, like action release, and safety locations make me hesitate if switching and not paying enough attention. For a defensive shotgun, working it should be second nature; I'm not there yet, have to manipulate either a minute or so (dry), each time first, before I can do it reliably and smoothly at a decent speed.

Me too, but I own an 870 and only borrowed a 500 once. Honestly a pump would likely be my HD gun if I wasn't reaching for my AR pistol. Since it is, likely the only pump I will own will be an 870 because I don't want using different ones to trip me up when my life or my family's lives could depend on it. Won't stop me from getting other shotguns, but only way I might consider another pump that isn't an 870 would be if I can get an old Ithaca. Just too classic not to own one some day (my wife's uncle owns one. He may want to part with it some day).

 

[71Chevelle427]

Awesome, where can we meet?

Sent you a pm.

 

[Jimbob2.0]

Just picked up a RIA M5 chrome, I'm impressed very nice smooth shotgun. Got it slightly used but retail on these is about $220.

New truck gun.

 

[notguilty]

Where can I find a 200 dollar shotgun like one of these in maryland?

Dunhams Sports in Cumberland Has the Pardner Pump for $189.

 

[Mdeng]

Where can I find a 200 dollar shotgun like one of these in maryland?

Check out A1 Uniform Sales in Brentwood, MD.

 

[Minuteman]

Are there any (new) shotguns with full extended tube, and a short (aka youth) stock?

Any gauge.

Seems like none I've found with short stock have factory extended tube, so only option seems to be to get the full sized gun then pay another $70~ and swap out for the compact stock. Argggg.

 

[Jimbob2.0]

Are there any (new) shotguns with full extended tube, and a short (aka youth) stock?

Any gauge.

Seems like none I've found with short stock have factory extended tube, so only option seems to be to get the full sized gun then pay another $70~ and swap out for the compact stock. Argggg.

The RIA I posted above is close to a youth stock, haven't measured it but much closer than a 590A1. Hunting for an extended mag to be flush with the barrel, that would make it a much better truck/kayak gun.

 

[Minuteman]

The RIA looks great, only wish it had a full size tube and shorter stock (10.5" being ideal); that one looks standard, 12+".

They call that the M5?
http://www.gunblast.com/Armscor-M5.htm

 

[Alphabrew]

I'd get a RIA if I find a good deal locally

 

[Jimbob2.0]

The RIA looks great, only wish it had a full size tube and shorter stock (10.5" being ideal); that one looks standard, 12+".

They call that the M5?
http://www.gunblast.com/Armscor-M5.htm

I'll have to measure. Wanted something cheap with a durable finish for harder duty. Didn't want to beat up my 590a1. Not that I abuse any gun but I needed something I won't get upset over a few dings.

 

[Magnumite]

I almost bought that Chinese copy of the 870 but already had two Mossberg pumps, a 500 Combo and a Persuader 8 shot. I can almost play in this thread with a $225 Hatfield semi auto. Best fit I have had in a standard shotgun, actually the only shotguns I have ever owned or shot. It runs 100% and is a hoot to shoot.

 

[DutchV]

At the Harrisburg show I saw several police trade-in 870's for $250. And Mossberg 500's are in most pawn shops for cheap, too. Might have to cut off a Polychoke but oh well. Toss on some spray paint, and there's a home defense gun.

My concern about the imported guns is that they may be hard to get parts for. "Modeled after the 870" is not necessarily the same as an 870. Sometimes it's better to spend an extra nickel or two.

 

[microstar22]

I recently purchased a shotgun and shot one for the first time. It was a cheap Maverick 88 in 18.5" barrel. I think it was $200 flat out the door after tax. Shooting it last weekend was an awesome and somewhat painful experience. At first I started on target shells and then moved to the #4 that I would use in a defense situation. I realized how unforgiving the stock pad is on the gun and will need to see about getting something better.

 

[John from MD]

A slip on pad from Pachmayer will make a big difference. It will lengthen the length of pull though.

 

[Magnumite]

^^ One could remove the stock pad before placing the slip on pad on.

Also too long a length of pull could result in one getting belted by the recoil. Been there, done that.
Bought a Mossberg 500 Persuader/Defender with synthetic stock. Use a miter box to cutoff an inch
of stock after removing the buttpad. Now I just have to blend the butt pad to the stock. High hits
and inconsistent slug groups all went away.

 

[DJones2987]

I'm gonna start hunting for something with decent capacity and 18" barrel.