IWI Zion is the one I'd jump into for MD. Most places aren't putting out mid length FSBs. They're generally going to be carbine length. Buying one with a free float handguard out of the box can save money if you plan on customizing further.
Loaded long gun is a no-no. DNR regulation and W&C does not apply to long guns. A shotgun with a full side saddle is not loaded. A rifle with ammo on the stock (lever action/bolt action) is not loaded. An AR or AK with dual magazines (IE jungle style) with the empty magazine in the gun is not...
I don't comprestand this. Browning made these for decades with low sales bringing death. Turkey is like China in that they don't have words that translate to IP and QA/QC and they where pumping out cheap clones. Now two companies are tooling up to make these things in 2022?
*I'm not dogging...
I doubt it. From far away and not involved in this mess. I think they where blindsided and caught unaware. They probably bled out their savings or sold all the furniture to cover their sons **** up.
Anyone here want to jump straight into running an FFL with no chance of turning a profit...
Accesories make the case for Mossberg. Surefire and Streamlight don't make anything for Benelli and having a lack of Magpul stuff means you're either dipping into custom work or using NCStar "universal" accesories which are only universal in the sense they're consistently garbage.
For $800...
Pump guns for defensive use
A: Mossberg
B:Remington, Kel Tec, Winchester, Benelli
C: Ithaca, S&W, High Standard, RIA (copy of High Standard
D: Turkish guns with old English trademarks
Z: Pancor Jackhammer
Mossberg is on top because for defensive use they're the only brand i would trust to walk...