Time to buy a shotgun!!

[narcolepticsniper]

I'm gonna go get me one for the three gun match coming up. I can't seem to justify spending way too much, but would like recommendations on what I should get. I want an entry level shotty, nothing ridiculous. I think I should be fine with a pump, right? And for length - 20" should be fine, yes? I really don't know what I'm doing...but multi purpose will be good enough for me to go out and have fun.

 

[willtill]

You already know the answer. Do it.....

Rem 870

 

[jawn]

Depending on your budget, I vote Mossberg 500 or 590. I have a 590 that I am quite fond of. They're available in a number of configurations. Find one that works for you.

 

[fivepointstar]

i've owned several different shotguns Rems, Mossy's, Winchesters, and still my favorite is the 870. its a solid shotgun. i've even built my own 870 and its SOLID!!

 

[Daveyboysmith]

Depending on your budget, I vote Mossberg 500 or 590. I have a 590 that I am quite fond of. They're available in a number of configurations. Find one that works for you.

+1

 

[QuebecoisWolf]

870 or 500 or 590.

Try them all side by side and pick whichever one feels right. "Feel" is the right word. All are equally valid answers to an shotgun problem. If you try to read every opinion on the internet about which gun is best, you'll go insane.

 

[narcolepticsniper]

870 or 500 or 590.

Try them all side by side and pick whichever one feels right. "Feel" is the right word. All are equally valid answers to an shotgun problem. If you try to read every opinion on the internet about which gun is best, you'll go insane.

Damn you!!

But you're right. I guess the question remains - will these be good for three gun matches?

 

[rouchna]

870 or 500 or 590.

Try them all side by side and pick whichever one feels right. "Feel" is the right word. All are equally valid answers to an shotgun problem. If you try to read every opinion on the internet about which gun is best, you'll go insane.

I agree 100% with the above statement

 

[erwos]

Ever thought about one of these?
http://www.atlanticfirearms.com/storeproduct1009.aspx

 

[rj1974]

870 or 500 or 590.

Try them all side by side and pick whichever one feels right. "Feel" is the right word. All are equally valid answers to an shotgun problem. If you try to read every opinion on the internet about which gun is best, you'll go insane.

This sir is the most intelligent thing Ive heard all day

That said I have each of those listed and prefer the Mossbergs.


Or you can go old school with a 1887 Winchester lever or 1897 Winchester trench gun

 

[bigjohn]

my vote is the 590. you can swap any part in it and the 590 will take extended mag tube

 

[Finn]

Don't rule out a Benelli Nove.

 

[leroygibbs]

Ever thought about one of these?
http://www.atlanticfirearms.com/storeproduct1009.aspx

+1000.

You should seriously check out the FN. The FN is one of the best pumps I have ever, ever touched....

 

[EurAzn12]

Benelli Supernova and never turn back... best pump for competitive shooting

 

[ERIC S NOEL]

WINCHESTER 1300

 

[jimbobborg]

I've done two 3-Gun matches with an 870. Practice loading it and you'll do fine.

 

[leroygibbs]

WINCHESTER 1300

Another vote for the FN, I see....

It is the Tactical version of the 1300, made by FN now....

 

[narcolepticsniper]

Getting a Mossberg 500, from the classifieds here.

Can't go wrong with multi-purpose, plus keeps cash flow between members.

 

[Lykaios]

Hey, I have always wondered - would an Ithaca be outta place in 3-gun?? I am lefty, but I suppose I can make another setup work if need be.

The only reason I ask is because EVERYONE says 870 or 500/590....

 

[swinokur]

There is a thread around here somwhere that our resident gun smith Clandestine gives his reasons for buying the 590 over the 870.

I have an 870 and I'm happy with it.