Best pump action

[powdergun]

In your learned opinions what is the best pump action shotgun to be had.

Criteria: No BS or frills just a solid smooth feeding machine( that will shot steel and lead. No 3 1/2 inch chamber required) that won't break. Preferably a new one but if one of the older models fits the bill then so be it.

Also, if you know of one that will make me a better shot that would be a plus but I'm afraid no company makes one of those

 

[shellriv]

browning bps , rem 870

 

[Turkeyslayer 1300]

I second the BPS , stay away from the new Remington's of all sorts Quality control has taken a nose dive.

 

[P12]

My Mossberg 590 is preaty smooth, never had a feeding problem, or any other problems with it.

 

[308smk]

Either the Remington 870 or the Mossberg 590.

 

[yyj200]

Remington Police Magnum

 

[FortHunter]

i just got a rem 870 today put 50 rounds through no problems
first pump shotgun ive owned but im defintaly enjoying it

 

[Power Pill]

870

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[medicstimpy]

I wish Winchester still made them and hopefully next year when the Montreal Police clears house again, my club will get some more Winchester 1300 Defenders.

Mine is great... spent it's life being being scratched and dented while tossed around the trunk of a police car or dash mounted as an ashtray but never fired. Cleaned out all the gunk, oiled the parts and it shoots great.

 

[Win/64]

I second the BPS , stay away from the new Remington's of all sorts Quality control has taken a nose dive.

X2 on the BPS. The Ithaca 37 is nice too. But I think the price of the new ones are way out of line.
If you can find a nice Mod. 31 Rem. Or a Win. Model 12 don't hesitate to buy. Wingmasters and everything else pale in comparison.

Misnomer.. If above post makes me appear "Fuddish" I apologize.

 

[struff55]

BPS Browning

 

[UCSPanther]

Mossberg m500. Simple, easy to customize and easy to maintain.

 

[hvmetalhead]

Rem. 870

 

[Crazy.kayaker]

BPS I'm considering getting a second one with a rifled barrel I love the one I have so much.

 

[deets]

X17 BPS go to the store and play with them all side by side and judge for yourself. BPS is a step above in function and finish.

 

[Nine]

The best shotgun I have ever owned has been my Fabarm. It has never failed me, or has given me any cause for concern.

 

[28 gauge]

Ithaca Model 37.They are not cheap for a new one but they are very well manufactured.Even a new Remington Model 870 Wingmaster another good shotgun is not a cheap shotgun to purchase new any more.

 

[Brocky]

Count another vote for the Browning BPS.

 

[bill c68]

I have owned:
3 or 4 870s
a Savage 77
an Ithica 37
a BPS
2 Norinco HP-9s
1 older Mossberg 500

By far the smoothest and most reliable was the BPS, next was the Norincos, then the 870. I can't say much about the Ithica as I do not remember using it.

 

[30-30winchster]

Benelli Supernova... tough as nails and smooth