Shotgun recommendations?

justeric · Jan 26, 2015

A neighbors Son called and asked what shotgun he should get. He said he has $200 to buy the gun. I asked what he plans to use the gun for and he said, shooting trap, skeet, maybe some hunting and home defense. I think he wants a shot gun that will cover as many bases as possible. I told him that a $200 shot gun is pretty much limited to home defense.

What do you think would be a good starter gun for my neighbors 21 year old son. I’m leaning towards telling him to save up and get a used 870 Remington. Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Eric

pbharvey · Jan 26, 2015

I’m leaning towards telling him to save up and get a used 870 Remington.

Me too.

jimbobborg · Jan 26, 2015

The H&R Pardner Pump is under $200, has a longish barrel, accepts choke tubes, and accepts Remington shotgun tube extenders.

Mack C-85 · Jan 26, 2015

Save up another $125 and go for the 870 Express or a Mossy 500. Bass Pro has them both for $329. Probably find them a little cheaper on sale. I shot all the clays games and hunted with an 870 express, served me well until I could afford my Brownings.

Rapture · Jan 26, 2015

jimbobborg said:
The H&R Pardner Pump is under $200, has a longish barrel, accepts choke tubes, and accepts Remington shotgun tube extenders.

I have one of these. Recommend. Built like a tank. $179.00 at Wallace World. I actually like it more than my 870, but it kicks like a mule.

lsw · Jan 26, 2015

In the self defense variations, I think the Pardner & IAC Hawks give an 870 Express a run for the money. $200 and no MIM or plastic parts except for the butt stock, forearm, and maybe the mag follower. Barrels are not interchangeable with 870s but almost everyhing else is. What does an 870 Express cost?

PJDiesel · Jan 26, 2015

With that budget (as already stated) best bang for the buck (pun definitely intended) is the 870.

tdt91 · Jan 26, 2015

870 or 500. You can do all the above with both. When I was shooting trap a couple years ago my average was low 20s with my 870. Hit 25 twice with it. I didn't shoot that much either.

psusra112 · Jan 26, 2015

Either the 870/500 or finding a used H&R break action single shot. Either will do him just fine.

-Z/28- · Jan 26, 2015

Tell him to hit up some pawn shops that sell guns. He can probably find an 870 or 500 close to his budget if he doesn't mind it being a little banged up.

damifinowfish · Jan 26, 2015

Dicks in Hunt Valley today had Maverick 12 gauge for around $225.??

Poor man's Moss 500

or

Check out Northwestern Pawn on Pennsylvania Ave in Baltimore City.

http://www.nwpawn.com/guns.htm

They have several 12 gauge pumps for under $200. Lots of store brand shotguns made by the big gun manufacturers are list in their inventory.

Write down the inventory numbers and bring a bright flash light. They will either pull the guns out for you or they might take you up into the gun locker on the third floor. Call ahead, I believe the guns are handled by one person.

It's not the name brand of the shotgun but how you use what you have that counts!

DF

TomisinMd · Jan 27, 2015

I'll echo the used racks. You can find some really good deals on a nice shotgun there.

sxs · Jan 27, 2015

Where are you located?

nerfherder · Jan 27, 2015

Here's another vote for the used racks. Many times you come across guns that were purchased new but for whatever reason weren't used more than once or twice before being sold. There's some good deals out there.

QM2 · Jan 27, 2015

no doubt, save for another month if needed and get a 870. Proven and tested for over 50 years....

justeric · Jan 27, 2015

We live in Woodbine Md. That is between Frederick and Columbia off Rt 70.

tomandjerry00 · Jan 27, 2015

Last year I bought a decent condition 12GA camo Mossberg 590 with chokes and two barrels (turkey and field) for $175 off of Armslist. Bought his rifled Mossberg 500 with a broken sight for $150. Real nice guy too.

My recommendation is to watch Armslist and our classifieds real close and see if anything pops up. Gunbroker might not be a bad idea if somewhat local.

You should be able to get a used 500/879 for close to $200. Especially that hunting season is winding down. Just be a little patient...

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John from MD · Jan 28, 2015

Look around for a used Mossberg 500. They should be in his price range.

John

senetor24 · Jan 28, 2015

I'd go for a used 870. I found a barely fired one recently at an auction for $200. He could probably find one at a show or an LGS used rack for that price if not better.

Turbohugh · Feb 2, 2015

Im in the Mossberg > 870 camp but you can find both in pawnshops.

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