So I'm thinking of a shotgun.

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So I'm thinking getting a shotgun down the line. I Have many others firearms and thought this could be a good time to finally look into getting one.

Obviously I'm looking for some opinions please.

I have my heart set on a 12 gauge pump with wood furniture. Basically to look at as I mostly collect and to shoot at the range for fun when I have time, or if the zombie apocalypse happens.

So far I have my eyes set on a Remington 870 Police with walnut. (can't find any in stock) Any other ideas. How about a trench gun? I'm not that versed in shotguns.

any help would be appreciated.
 
ForaFewDollarsMore said:
So I'm thinking getting a shotgun down the line. I Have many others firearms and thought this could be a good time to finally look into getting one.

Obviously I'm looking for some opinions please.

I have my heart set on a 12 gauge pump with wood furniture. Basically to look at as I mostly collect and to shoot at the range for fun when I have time, or if the zombie apocalypse happens.

So far I have my eyes set on a Remington 870 Police with walnut. (can't find any in stock) Any other ideas. How about a trench gun? I'm not that versed in shotguns.

any help would be appreciated.
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For a cheap occasional blaster with reasonable wood, the Turkish options are many. They allow buying many and selling the ones you feel “meh” about, without spending the retirement fund. No real gems in that though. Actual high quality isn’t cheap.
 
An old wingmaster 870 … save the bucks and get it in wood furniture. Some have the old corn cob forend like the police.

Remington went under and someone bought and then just started making them again not long ago … might be why you aren’t finding any police in stock.
 
J.C.Higgins Model 20
Screw choke system and ported bawrill.
Slicker'n chit.
Oh, I do know where there be one.

Don't beleaf moi, check on line reviews of said beest.
 
DCahill said:
I second the J.C. Higgins model 20.
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Got to admire the insight of these old ker-pows, choke designation and yardage for each.
 
I would say look at the Winchester model 12. Their prices are apparently down due to it being a fixed choke and non-steel gun. Plentiful. Beautiful guns to look at and use on the target range as you say.
 
unlisted.handle said:
I would second that choice! I had one and I was really impressed with it. Heavy enough to reduce the recoil to a minimum.
I've sold all my Firearms, because I am trying to get into a Seniors Assisted Living Project. All of them prohibit Firearms.
Too many residents with mental problems, so they ban them from everyone.
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That's a crap deal; but best of luck getting in.
 
Grouse Man said:
I would say look at the Winchester model 12. Their prices are apparently down due to it being a fixed choke and non-steel gun. Plentiful. Beautiful guns to look at and use on the target range as you say.
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If I were looking for an older pump, in order, I would be searching for a M12, then a Rem M31, then an Ithaca M37 and finally a Rem Wingmaster. Those are the standout pumps of the last 100 years and they can all be had for modest amounts of money.
 
Ribstaylor said:
Mossberg 590A1 Retrograde would probably meet your fancy. https://www.mossberg.com/firearms/shotguns/retrograde-series.html

I'm a big fan of browning bps shotguns. Damn things are built tough. So I all ways like to suggest them as an alternative. But nothing wrong with a remington or a mossberg.
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And they both have a top-tang safety :)

The retrograde would make a for a nice military-ish type of shotgun.
- Even though I tend to prefer just a plain old bead sight... even with slugs, they seem to work just fine for me.

For the possible zombie outbreak (or just plain old cool factor), a 1897 would be fun.

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The High Standard K-120 can also be found for not much $$
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thinking on your selection for a "collector" or something for occasional range use, I would look at the Model 12, but Trap or Diamond grade for a touch of real class. you would have yourself a time proven gun in a take-down model, built on a beautiful piece of lumber, which should of course be stored in a classic "leg o'mutton" case. Now THAT'S class!
 
Mossberg 590 Retrograde for wood and a plain bead.

Mossberg 590S if you can live with plastic, plus it has good ghost ring sights, can take shorties, 2.75" and 3" shells, has a removable choke AND for trench work, a bayonet lug........

I like the Mossbergs because they are lighter weight for carrying, have the ambidextrous safety and the bolt release is in a better place for me compared to an 870.
 
I am a fan of Ithacas myself. One of the more useful models is a 1997 built Turkeyslayer. 23 inch barrel isn't too bad at all because it feels different with thicker barrel to accommodate changeable chokes. My own favorite choke is Imp Mod by Colonial, with a subdued goldfish finish and knurled half inch for no tool swap out. The factory cam paint job adds another layer of weatherproofing. Of course it's three inch magnum.
 
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