Grizzly 12.5 vs sinsinati pump action 12.5

[dilly]

Likely due to cost. These two shotguns are in the $300 range, while an 870 receiver is $250-300 and adding a short barrel is another $200+. There's the cost of a stock set as well.

That seems a bit steep to me. I think you can be into a used 870 for $350. Couple bucks for a hacksaw blade, and few more for black paint.

 

[Juster]

That seems a bit steep to me. I think you can be into a used 870 for $350. Couple bucks for a hacksaw blade, and few more for black paint.

I think you can be into prison in this context, but tell us more.

 

[dilly]

I think you can be into prison in this context, but tell us more.

Make sure barrel is over 18 1/2" and OAL is legal. Tell me what's illegal? I don't advocate ruining quality guns, but the OP wants it for "bear defence" so likely wants something compact.

 

[Juster]

Tell me what's illegal?

This:

Grizzly 12.5

If you use a hacksaw.

 

[dilly]

This:

If you use a hacksaw.

Ahhhh..I see now. My bad. If you are set on 12.5", I suppose you are limited in options. Understood.

 

[PinkyPlinker]

I have a Sinsinati from Corwin. Choke selection is nice, allows an open choke that will shoot flares, as important as bear defence in my opinion. It's a well built gun and easy to carry. Comes with an extension to 18" that I haven't used, but does make it more versatile. I've shot buckshot and slugs with it so far.
No experience with the Grizzly.

 

[Win/64]

Ahhhh..I see now. My bad. If you are set on 12.5", I suppose you are limited in options. Understood.

Dilly... I don't think you truly understand that the 12.5" Shotgun Barrel is the new "standard" for Hunting and Sporting Shotguns. Seems it doesn't seem to matter how a Shotgun swings and handles anymore just the fact that it has a 12.5" Barrel is enough.

 

[madashell]

Dilly... I don't think you truly understand that the 12.5" Shotgun Barrel is the new "standard" for Hunting and Sporting Shotguns. Seems it doesn't seem to matter how a Shotgun swings and handles anymore just the fact that it has a 12.5" Barrel is enough.

Exactly. Gotta have a 12.5" along with the latest in "forest fashion".

 

[dilly]

I think it's the latest "I can't carry a handgun, so I will improvise"....
I have handled an 18 1/2" for dogging deer. It's plenty short enough IMO. I went back to a 26" and did much better in the hit dept.

 

[Win/64]

Exactly. Gotta have a 12.5" along with the latest in "forest fashion".

Some people just don't understand sarcasm.

 

[bp2626]

Seriously? It is a solid question. Fluff your post count up somewhere else......

Why is recommending that someone buy one of each to test themselves "fluff"?

 

[madashell]

Some people just don't understand sarcasm.

Back at ya.