ARMED shotguns?

[D3vin]

Just curious.

West Rifle has these "Armed" brand shotguns, made in turkey. Yes cheap gun but does anyone have any reviews/experience with them?
thanks.

 

[Phat Eagle]

Only handled them at the local gunshow. IMHO they're finished better than the Norinco/DA products.

 

[EL34/6L6]

All Turkish shotguns are nicely finished. A particular favourite of mine being Hatsan.
My understanding is that Armed are extremely close to those.

 

[jetdoctr]

I have one, the gladiator in 13" flavor. It ain't no Mossberg, but finnish is good, and quality of work is good. Had a barrel issue on my first one that was galling up badly after 50 rds of 7.5 but the warrenty replacement has been really good with no issues. Design isn't really compatible with other platforms but fairly well thought out. Didn't see too much in the design for flaws that should cause it to fail. I like the low parts count and the ability to remove the bolt in under 10 seconds. I did however see on the end of the barrel nut/cap slightly sub par machining but it was mostly cosmetic.

I would consider buying another one if the need arises.

My $0.02

 

[blueskies]

I have one of the folders and the fit and finish is very good, especially for the price. Streets ahead of Norinco

 

[stubblejumper]

I have one, the gladiator in 13" flavor. It ain't no Mossberg, but finnish is good, and quality of work is good.

And I consider Mossberg to be on the lower end, as far as fit and finish, and quality of work.