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Posted: 9/20/2007 1:33:42 PM EDT
| i want one that i could use for turkey /pheasant and for home defence (short barrell) thanks |
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Assuming you want to buy new, semi autos and doubles are mostly out of your price range. I'd look at the Rem 870 Express in 12ga with a 26" or 28" vent rib barrel. This should cost less than $300, leaving you enough $$$ to buy an extra short barrel for home defence too. A pump also will not run afoul of any crazy Yankee "assault weapons" laws  .
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Actually, I would rate the Mossberg over the 870 Express, especially for someone on a budget. Remington accessory barrels cost nearly twice as much as the equivalent Mossberg barrel. Other advantages of the Mossberg: -Ambidextrous tang safety -No J-lock -Better slide release position -Extra round of standard capacity -Smoother action than the average late model 870 If you were willing to consider used guns, keep an eye out for an older 870 Wingmaster. I see them fairly frequently for $150-200 and they are a hell of a lot more gun than either the 870 Express or the Mossberg 500. Great fit and finish, smooth action, and all steel parts. |
I have 2 870s and two Benellis, a Nova and a SuperNova. The 870 is great and easy to mod, but I think the Benelli is a better gun out of the box. The safety and slide release are much easier to use on Benelli, and it has a mag cutoff that makes unloading after an unsuccessful hunt easier  .
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