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Posted: 12/31/2006 9:21:28 AM EST
I'm just curious whats considered the top dawg, they all seem pretty similar to me

they all hold about 8 rounds have about a 18.5 bbl...
Link Posted: 12/31/2006 9:22:56 AM EST
[#1]
Lots of good choices out there, but I always go back to the 870 pump.
Link Posted: 12/31/2006 9:23:51 AM EST
[#2]
The one you can get to first.
Link Posted: 12/31/2006 9:23:57 AM EST
[#3]

Quoted:
Lots of good choices out there, but I always go back to the 870 pump.


whats better, 870, mossberg 500/590 or the winchesters?
Link Posted: 12/31/2006 9:25:00 AM EST
[#4]
The one thats in your hands
Link Posted: 12/31/2006 9:26:18 AM EST
[#5]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Lots of good choices out there, but I always go back to the 870 pump.


whats better, 870, mossberg 500/590 or the winchesters?


IMHO of those three choices the 870, Winchester then Mossberg.
Link Posted: 12/31/2006 9:26:59 AM EST
[#6]
had a saiga 12, an benelli m1, and a 870, the 870 is the one that i refuse to sell
Link Posted: 12/31/2006 9:28:24 AM EST
[#7]
The Saigas are very cool, but are now banned in CA.

The Valtro pump
Link Posted: 12/31/2006 9:29:33 AM EST
[#8]
there are alot of mossbergs in use by the military are they any tougher than their counterparts?
Link Posted: 12/31/2006 9:32:12 AM EST
[#9]
Mossburg 500.
Link Posted: 12/31/2006 9:33:38 AM EST
[#10]
Any quality pump gun. My choice is the ubiquitous Remington 870 Magnum 18 inch barrel with a bead sight. Remchoke would be a plus.
Link Posted: 12/31/2006 9:39:55 AM EST
[#11]
Depends on how much money you want to spend.  I think the Benellis are the best, but they cost alot.  The Berettas are good also.  The Rems are next because they have many after-markets gadgets and gizmos to extend the usefulness for the  870 & 1100/11-87 family.  the Mossberg 500/590 are about the same as the Rems, but they are less aftermarket parts.  The Winchester 1300 series seems to be pretty good, but I've never fired one.
Link Posted: 12/31/2006 9:51:42 AM EST
[#12]
For self-defense, I prefer a pump over autos......jams happen, especially with shottys.

Having said that, Remington 870.
Link Posted: 12/31/2006 9:52:40 AM EST
[#13]
The Remington 870 would be a good choice.  The 870 has a proven track record and being a pump, its not ammo sensitive.  There are numerous aftermarket items available to configure it to suit your needs.
Link Posted: 12/31/2006 9:54:00 AM EST
[#14]
Pump: 870

Auto: M1S90

Link Posted: 12/31/2006 9:55:08 AM EST
[#15]
I've got the 870 and a Mossberg 500, bought the 500 when money was an issue, and have since bought the 870 when money wasn't an issue.  But I'm keeping both, have never had any problems with the Mossberg, but I do go to the 870 first if things come right down to it.
Link Posted: 12/31/2006 9:58:46 AM EST
[#16]
IMO Ithaca 37's>all. Only drawback to them is you have to buy a police version to get the 8 shot tube, as you can't add an 8 shot tube to one like you can with the 870. I also own an 870 Wingmaster and a 1100, still prefer the 37.
Link Posted: 12/31/2006 10:02:35 AM EST
[#17]
Here's my hallway sweeper.

Link Posted: 12/31/2006 10:03:18 AM EST
[#18]
I have a 1300 defender and LOVE it. The only flaw with it is the shape of the forend--it tapers towards the front, so your hand can slip forward. A little grip tape fixes that...

Link Posted: 12/31/2006 10:03:50 AM EST
[#19]

Quoted:
IMO Ithaca 37's>all. Only drawback to them is you have to buy a police version to get the 8 shot tube, as you can't add an 8 shot tube to one like you can with the 870. I also own an 870 Wingmaster and a 1100, still prefer the 37.


While the Ithica has a rock solid reciever, I've seen two that blew up because of the bottom eject (that's what took the blame). I was deer hunting with a guy when his KB'd and lit off every slug left in the tube. The solid reciever saved his face. Federal blamed Ithica. Ithica blamed Federal.
Link Posted: 12/31/2006 10:05:19 AM EST
[#20]
A wilson combat 870...
Link Posted: 12/31/2006 10:06:02 AM EST
[#21]
I wish that I could say my SPAS was the best, but unless I was doing constant training with it, it becomes unreliable. It's just a safe queen in my eyes. Saying that, that is why my 18" barrels Mossberg 500 sits loaded under my bed ready for the go. It's simple to use and not a lot of tricky safety stuff to trip you up like the SPAS.
Link Posted: 12/31/2006 10:06:20 AM EST
[#22]
To each their own but my Mossberg has been totally reliable, next pump I buy will also be a Mossberg but probably a 590
Link Posted: 12/31/2006 10:07:05 AM EST
[#23]
My #1 pick is the Mossberg 590 w/ Ghost rings.  Dont get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with the 870, but I like the safety positioning and slide release mechanism placement on the 590. It seems more natural to me.
Link Posted: 12/31/2006 10:11:49 AM EST
[#24]
For me it'd be the 870 for pumps and the M4 semi. That thing just chugged along on shot,buck,and slugs mixed.
Link Posted: 12/31/2006 10:14:28 AM EST
[#25]
Pump: M590a1
Auto: M1014/M4 Super90
Link Posted: 12/31/2006 10:17:29 AM EST
[#26]
Mossberg 500 with pistol grip and/or tactical tele stock.  Dirt cheap and stone cold reliable.


Link Posted: 12/31/2006 10:19:25 AM EST
[#27]



Hey, the shit hit the fan for Ahnuld and crew!
Link Posted: 12/31/2006 10:19:31 AM EST
[#28]

Quoted:
Pump: 870

Auto: M1S90



+1.

If you can have only one, I'd go with the 870 for simplicity.
Link Posted: 12/31/2006 10:20:41 AM EST
[#29]
I like the Benelli Nova w/ ghost rings, just cause its the one I have and its never failed me.
Link Posted: 12/31/2006 10:33:16 AM EST
[#30]
I took Louis Awerbuck's Shotgun Course this year. He is definitely considered to be one of the most knowledgeable instructors on the defensive use of the shotgun.

During the class two Mossbergs went tits up. One of which was built by Hans Vang from Vangcomp. (Very surprising)

Remington 870s prevailed and had no issues.

Louis did say that he had trained thousands of Marines prior to deployment with their new Benelli M4s and he couldn't get the guns to jam.

Pump:  Remington 870
Semi:   Benelli M4
Link Posted: 12/31/2006 10:38:15 AM EST
[#31]
Winchester Model 12...or a Model 97
Link Posted: 12/31/2006 10:41:29 AM EST
[#32]

Quoted:
...

Louis did say that he had trained thousands of Marines prior to deployment with their new Benelli M4s and he couldn't get the guns to jam.


Really?  I have a bud who was S4 in a Marine MEU on deployment a couple of years ago.  He managed to beg/borrow/steal as many M4 shotguns as he could find.  Once they go to Falluja they were dumped because they were too big for breaching and clogged up on the baby powder sand over there.  Mossbergs were obtained and worked fine.
Link Posted: 12/31/2006 10:54:08 AM EST
[#33]
Ithaca model 37
Link Posted: 12/31/2006 10:57:12 AM EST
[#34]
I purchased a Benelli Super Nova Pump. I enjoy it.
Link Posted: 12/31/2006 10:59:57 AM EST
[#35]

Quoted:
My #1 pick is the Mossberg 590 w/ Ghost rings.  Dont get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with the 870, but I like the safety positioning and slide release mechanism placement on the 590. It seems more natural to me.

+ 1
Link Posted: 12/31/2006 11:03:39 AM EST
[#36]
Mossbergs are okay but compared to an 870, well the 870 beats it in every aspect.

Mossbergs are like AKs.

(Yes, I own a 500 too.)

My son has a Nova in 20g, it is a very good pump shotgun.
Link Posted: 12/31/2006 11:03:43 AM EST
[#37]
Right now I've got a Winchester Defender with the steel, top folding, Choate stock that I like a lot, but the next time I see a deal on an 870 Marine Magnum I'll probably pikc it up.  It is, IHMO, the best defensive pump shotgun made.
Link Posted: 12/31/2006 11:14:53 AM EST
[#38]
mossberg 590 with pistolgrip and side saddle,just what ya need next time the little fuckers try break into ya castle!!
Link Posted: 12/31/2006 11:17:36 AM EST
[#39]
In Before Markm calls us retards.


Mossy 500a,590
Remmy 870
Link Posted: 12/31/2006 11:17:43 AM EST
[#40]
Older 870 or a  real 590 ( with metal trigger guard and safety)

the newer 870s and civi mossbergs have too many plastic parts for my tastes

Nad for 1200/1300 I see those come in to our shop  broken 10 to one over mossbergs and remingtons
I would never own a 1200/1300
Link Posted: 12/31/2006 12:01:05 PM EST
[#42]
I like my 11-87 police, low recoil and very reliable.
Link Posted: 12/31/2006 12:01:18 PM EST
[#43]

click for full size
that's a Remington built 1903A3 with the 870
Link Posted: 12/31/2006 12:02:08 PM EST
[#44]
A loaded one
Link Posted: 12/31/2006 12:07:35 PM EST
[#45]
mossberg 590 hands down. not sure why everyone likes the 870 more, i think its all hype personally. kinda like oh...........1911s vs Glocks we all know glocks are far superior! or say tito ortiz vs chuck liddel.............chuck won. yeah, i like the mossberg 590 but hey..........different strokes
Link Posted: 12/31/2006 12:07:49 PM EST
[#46]
870, 870, and a 870

Just too easy to clean, keep clean, durable, after market stuff galore, looks better, you name it IMHO just the one to have.
Link Posted: 12/31/2006 12:09:35 PM EST
[#47]
Remington 1100..

Here's mine...

Link Posted: 12/31/2006 12:24:12 PM EST
[#48]

Quoted:
IMO Ithaca 37's>all. Only drawback to them is you have to buy a police version to get the 8 shot tube, as you can't add an 8 shot tube to one like you can with the 870. I also own an 870 Wingmaster and a 1100, still prefer the 37.


+1, here's one that I rescued from a pawn shop

Link Posted: 12/31/2006 12:25:55 PM EST
[#49]
remington 870 with a short barrel and a long barrel.

Link Posted: 12/31/2006 12:26:00 PM EST
[#50]
590A1 for me....(all metal, no plastic)

Got one with top folder on it and it is sweet....although that 1100 above is nice too...
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