Doc Rainbow
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My vote Wingmaster!
I am not a big fan of plastic stocks either. One reason I like to buy guns is their artistic value. I enjoy the look and feel of wood. Haven't seen any bluetooth yet, but I saw one that would unlock the trigger using a fingerprint ID system like those apple touch id products lolBefore I forget (which I do frequently) please let me add one more pump shotgun to the mix. It probably won’t be your first acquisition but something to add to your collection in the future, when you want to see the class and quality of the yesteryears.
Im talking about the original Winchester model 12 and the reproductions that Browning brought out afterwards. Lay them down between our previously mentioned ‘boat paddles’ and see and feel the difference of quality precision machined steel parts with hand fitting by skilled hands. The Japanese built Browning versions are extremely well made, absolutely beautiful in the higher grades available and a joy to hold in their 20 and 28g configurations. You will be proud to show them off, they stand out from the crowd of everything else these days with plastic stocks, picatinney rails, extended mag tubes longer than their barrels, pistol grips etc. Surprised they haven’t accessorized with USB ports to run your electronics yet, so you can plug your iPhone in and Bluetooth music to your headphone ear protectors while shooting skeet. I digress…’
Moving forward we have several clubs that host ‘Turkey Shoots’ during the winter months. Usual stuff, Annie Oakleys, Missin Out, buddy shoots etc. Your see all sorts of shotguns on the line from $500.00 to $75,000.00 (not a misprint). Always a few old guys with long gray beards who look like they are straight from the Beverly Hillbillies series step up to the line with their VINTAGE REM 870’s and Model 12s and proceed to kick a little ass. Hard to compete with guys that have spent a lifetime shooting ducks. I try to hold my own but I rarely win, I’m affectionately referred to a participant and ‘contributor’lol
Yes there was one chap that shot a Mossberg and he did well, if god forbid you missed he would knock you out. Unfortunately he passed away, I would have bought his Mossberg out of respect.
We get shooters from the GTA all the time. The Hamilton Gun Club (HGC) is up on Stoney Creek mountain of which I am a member. Then we have the Hamilton Angling and Hunting club in Alberton. Then The Dunnville club and the Port Colbourne are another hour down the road. We do the rounds and visit them all during the Turkey shoots. PM me if you’d like to come down. I would be happy to take you out as my guest.I am not a big fan of plastic stocks either. One reason I like to buy guns is their artistic value. I enjoy the look and feel of wood. Haven't seen any bluetooth yet, but I saw one that would unlock the trigger using a fingerprint ID system like those apple touch id products lol
The same friend who wanted to sell me the wingmaster showed me a model 12 on the same night (as well as a few dozen other guns). It was beautiful and pretty smooth for a 90 year old action! I may buy one, one day! Among the shotguns he showed me, I loved the Citoris he had the most. He didn't carry any mossbergs unfortunately. He wouldn't stoop that low haha
I love to take a look at those super expensive guns you mentioned too! A Holland & Holland o/u maybe?
"...Usual stuff, Annie Oakleys, Missin Out, buddy shoots etc..."
I had no idea what those were before you mentioned it! They seem very fun! Can I ask where are you and what kind of places host these events? I'm in GTA, Ontario.
And again, thank you for sharing your knowledge.
The only issue with Ithaca I have is the availability of parts. That's why I also excluded browning bps (parts are unavailable or very overpriced). I need to have a 28 vr and a cantilever rifled barrel. I could not find any for Ithaca. But I heard it's a great gun (never actually seen one myself).Going off the board here. May I suggest you consider maybe looking at an Ithaca 37.
They are quite affordable, controls are similar to an 870, action release is on the right side instead of the left, and they are built like a brick s---house. Very light too.
Bought mine in 1980, (has a vented rib) points rather well.
I'll stop rambling now.
True, but you could pick up a 28" vented rib 37 for the price of that 870 barrel, buy your wingmaster, and still stay on budget.The only issue with Ithaca I have is the availability of parts. That's why I also excluded browning bps (parts are unavailable or very overpriced). I need to have a 28 vr and a cantilever rifled barrel. I could not find any for Ithaca. But I heard it's a great gun (never actually seen one myself).