Help with a shotgun

[thegrandpoohbah]

Due to unforeseen circumstances (moving twice in the span of 3 weeks), I had to scrap the custom Versa Max Tactical that I wanted to have built by Tac Ord. I sold all my long guns before the move and now have approximately $600-700 to get another 12 gauge shotgun. Here are my list of wants: high mag capacity, fiber optic front sight, threaded for chokes and a 20-26" barrel. I know a semi-auto is out of the question in this price range, but is there a pump action that would check off all or most of my wish list while staying within my budget?

 

[Stevo]

Buy a 26" 870 Express and put a big extension and clip-on FO sight on it. Well under your budget.

 

[Agent Law]

Benelli Nova/SuperNova Field with an extended tube?

 

[Garaldtao]

if you want a semi, get a semi. you could get a new Stevens semi or a naw Mossberg 930 for just over $500... or go used and get a Browning Auto 5 for around $400.

 

[tazik]

Weatherby PA-459

- screw in choke
- ghost front fiber optic sight
- adjustable rear sights
- super confortable pistol grip
- easy target inquiry with the angle of the stock, it bring a more natural position
- price at $450 ishhh

 

[thegrandpoohbah]

Thanks for the suggestions. I forgot to mention, no ported barrels as that would bump me up to Open division. I will have a look at the Nova/SuperNova.

 

[enefgee]

Lots of parts coming on line for the 930, it's very popular in the US for 3 gun

 

[thegrandpoohbah]

Lots of parts coming on line for the 930, it's very popular in the US for 3 gun

For the price, I would definitely jump on one. But I have yet to see one without the ported barrel... :-(

 

[Agent Law]

-delete-

 

[thegrandpoohbah]

Anyone know where I might find a Benelli Supernova with the 24" barrel, model #20110?

 

[JayCarver]

Not sure if it's still there but not too long ago Coralanes sporting goods had a used supernova for a good price.

 

[thegrandpoohbah]

Thanks everyone for the input. I went with a used Remington 1100 off the EE for the time being. It will get me going until I can save up enough for an upgrade.