Lookin at shotguns

[Country_09]

I've been a deer hunter and rifle user since I was 8 and I haven't really been into duck/dove huntin. But past couple years I've been doin it more with friends and have really come to like it. I'm in the market for a pretty good shotgun. Pump or semi it doesn't really matter. Either one I'm pretty good with, but I don't know what brands really to be lookin at for each. I mean I know benelli, mossberg, Remington, and a few others. But what models would be good to start out with? I'm lookin in the $400 range. Any help is appreciated.

I did walk into a pawn shop with my pops one day and found a real nice benelli semi for 400. Looked to have been kept up pretty good and didn't have any surface rust on it. I didn't catch the model though in it. Seemed to shoulder pretty good and wasn't that heavy compared to my buddies 870 he has.

 

[Jamal]

I also am looking for the a similiar setup.

I am leaning towards the new Mossberg flex. Got to see and touch one at Cabela's Saturday. Very nice gun - $400. Multiple configurations that you can easily change yourself.

 

[79k10]

I'm looking at a mossberg 500 tactical ... Never had one before but I like the look and I've read good things about em

 

[Country_09]

Haven't even looked at anywhere besides academy lol. Need to take a trip to bass pro. I've really been leanin toward a 870 just because of how reliable they've been for everyone I know that has one. But that benelli at the pawn shop is still goin trough my head as well. Any other suggestions?

 

[Jamal]

Benelli's are SUPER nice

 

[SilvrSRT10]

Benelli's are SUPER nice

And a lot more than $400. But these come closer to what your looking to spend.

http://www.legacysports.com/products/esc_extmagsemi.html

 

[Mrs.Downtown]

I just upgraded to a Benelli Vinci this year but still LOVE my Browning BPS. Very reliable and a great shooter.

 

[Country_09]

Benellis may be more than I want to spend, but like said I found the one at a pawn shop. Still considering it but not sure yet. Never heard of the escort legacy? Gonna have to check em out. And browning! That's the one I couldn't remember. Thanks guys. Got some readin to do

 

[SilvrSRT10]

The Escort is Turkish made by a company called Hatsan. They are imported by Legacy. They are very popular in England. Just making their way here. I think that's why their prices are so good. Trying to break into the American market. I've got the Escort MPA tactical semi auto and it is a well built gun.

 

[Country_09]

I read about the escort, seems like on duckhuntingworld.com a lot of people have had bad luck with it. Idk if they've fixed the problems though.

 

[Maxx2893]

Go get that Benelli! Atleast see what model it is. I have a Montefeltro and absolutely love it.

 

[USMC1188]

I love my 870, its a great shooter and very reliable for right around your price range. It's kind of like a Ruger 10/22, there are endless things you can do with them.

BUT, my next shotgun will definitely be a Benelli Super Nova, only because I love pump shotguns

 

[BrothersInArms]

A nicely converted Saiga 12... the only way to go :headbang:

 

[Country_09]

So many choices I'm seein here lol. I'm doin readin on all these choices. Thanks guys.

Anyone have experience with beretta? My buddy has one for sale and if priced right ill take a look at

 

[mikej]

I use a Benneli supernova for duck and quail huntin. Used my buddies Browning BPS when I started out. Also shot his Benelli super Vinci. All great guns. The super Vinci is very nice but I didn't wanna spend that kind of money. I got the supernova for $500 new with sling, soft floating case, and 2 extra chokes so I couldn't pass it up.

 

[mgentry]

I looked and I did the research, and in the end, I decided that I wanted a Remington 870 Police edition. My local gun dealer got a 870 just like I wanted and it was a Remington Police demo model - so it was broken in. I got it at a real good price. I think the only thing I want on it is the shell holder. What do you think? Do I need anything else?

 

[Bigdaddy]

I looked and I did the research, and in the end, I decided that I wanted a Remington 870 Police edition. My local gun dealer got a 870 just like I wanted and it was a Remington Police demo model - so it was broken in. I got it at a real good price. I think the only thing I want on it is the shell holder. What do you think? Do I need anything else?

Any pics I'm looking also?

 

[otasan]

Go for the Mossberg M500. I have had mine for 22 years, and it works well.