Stephens709
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Looking at either a Canuck recon 2 or elite operater as my first 12 gauge shotgun. Any input is appreciated!
Canuck brand shotguns?
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Don’t know much about the Recon, but I have at least 4 or 5 good buddies running the Elite Operator in competition and they function very well. They certainly aren’t as polished as an M4 but they do the job, and my friend teaches Dynamic shotgun courses with one so i have no problem recommending them
Stephens709
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Thank you! Appreciate the input
Well - Its your first shotgun, chances are you'll only be shooting it for kicks a few times a year, so you should be fine. You are paying a substantial premium for the tactical styling (hello marketing!), and the rifle sights would be a hindrance if you are wingshooting or shooting clays. I would stick with a pump action if you want to shoot all types of ammo reliably.
Stephens709
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Ill probably go with a pump. I wanted the semi for ease of use, but pumping isn't that hard, or take too long between rounds lol
If on a budget, you can't go wrong with a Mossberg Maverick 88. It will just simply and reliably work for you. If you feel like getting spendy, I'd advocate for either a Mossberg 590A1 (I have an affinity for the retro model), or an older Remington 870 Wingmaster.
The 590A1 is a beast. Very well made, but heavy. If fielding it, you'll praise the day you put a sling on it.
Conversely, the older 870 Wingmaster is svelte, swings and points like a dream, and while all steel, is lighter than the 590A1. The only real downside is a) as it's older, you'll only readily find 2.75" chambered barrels for it. b) no choke tubes, you have to buy a different choked barrel. c) because you'll be buying a 40 or 50 year old shotgun, well maintained ones are hard come by. Inspect for worn or abused guns in person.
As you're kinda new to shotguns, a tip. If you buy a Mossberg, the steel barrel sits in an aluminum receiver, over decades the dissimilar metals will have a chemical reaction bonding them together and effectively destroying both. A film of grease between the barrel and receiver prevents this. I use "neverseize". A little goes a long way.
While guys will often clean their guns, most don't disassemble them and clean every part (pistol shooters are the exception). Nothing worse than a barrel seized in the receiver. It'd be a f ucking nightmare. Not a concern with the Remington.
The 590A1 is a beast. Very well made, but heavy. If fielding it, you'll praise the day you put a sling on it.
Conversely, the older 870 Wingmaster is svelte, swings and points like a dream, and while all steel, is lighter than the 590A1. The only real downside is a) as it's older, you'll only readily find 2.75" chambered barrels for it. b) no choke tubes, you have to buy a different choked barrel. c) because you'll be buying a 40 or 50 year old shotgun, well maintained ones are hard come by. Inspect for worn or abused guns in person.
As you're kinda new to shotguns, a tip. If you buy a Mossberg, the steel barrel sits in an aluminum receiver, over decades the dissimilar metals will have a chemical reaction bonding them together and effectively destroying both. A film of grease between the barrel and receiver prevents this. I use "neverseize". A little goes a long way.
While guys will often clean their guns, most don't disassemble them and clean every part (pistol shooters are the exception). Nothing worse than a barrel seized in the receiver. It'd be a f ucking nightmare. Not a concern with the Remington.
