best bang for my buck ?!

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Im looking to spend about 400. I would like it to be a 12ga 3inch shot pump action. I would like to customize it a little after purchase (saw pistol grip maybe a light thats about it). This thing will be getting ALOT of use, around 100 a week...So durability is a nice thing to have here... Any ideas ? Should I fork out some more cash ?
 
I wouldn't worry so much about the 3" capability and buy yourself an older Remington 870 Wingmaster with a plain barrel. Have the barrel cut to 18.5" or 20" and add a 2 or 3 shot mag tube extension...that's it!
 
I like the Mossbergs. First 12 gauge I used was my father's 400G, and I bought a 535 ATS (Model 500 action) about 7 years ago. Has never given me a problem, and I go through a pile of shells every year. Fit and finish is what you'd expect for a $400 investment, but to this day, it is still as reliable as the day I bought it.
 
Best bang for your buck, a doe.

I'm not good at drawing, but I can try. :)

Edit to add;

The best bang for your buck is probably a Maverick 88 combo, if it's still available. It comes with 2 barrels. It's made by Mossberg and is compatible with any 500 series accessories with the exception of the foregrip.

I've only put ~3000 rounds through mine, but I trust it cause it always goes boom.
 
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Used older shotgun FTW, made before the days when "pump" became synonymous with budget shotgun.

Everyone that's new to guns seems to insist on buying new, but a used pump shotgun can hardly have much wrong with it that isn't immediately obvious and an easy fix, and you can get an awesome piece of machinery for less than $200.

I wish I had gone that route for my first pump.
 
The best bang for your buck is probably a Maverick 88 combo, if it's still available. It comes with 2 barrels. It's made by Mossberg and is compatible with any 500 series accessories with the exception of the foregrip.

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THIS ^^^^^^
 
What ever you do stay away from the 870 express i have one their finish is crap and i hate the plastic trigger. Id go with a norinco hp9 you can get an 18, 14, 12.5 and 8.5 barrel they come with a plastic trigger group but maybe swap a wingmaster one in?
 
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