Went to gun shop today to see my options for my first shotgun. I had been considering mossberg 500 for the price, reliability, weight, etc. They had this Winchester 1300 SpeedPump on consignment. Have to look it up, but it's probably from the 80s, but BRAND NEW, never been fired, has tags on it. Some old guy let it sit in his safe I guess.
Anyways, I love the way it feels, nice stock, smooth pump nice and tight, and it has a 28" barrel with threaded choke comes with mod, but can find others easily).
I want a shotgun for: home defense (will get shorter barrel), hunting birds, possibly deer (also have an '06 for that), and clays. This one seems to fit the bill quite nicely and its $250, cheaper than the Mossberg 500 I would have bought new at Cabelas yesterday at $300.
So I come to you wise people for advice on it's reliability. I'm assuming Wins are better than Mossbergs due to their history and higher prices.
thoughts?
Anyways, I love the way it feels, nice stock, smooth pump nice and tight, and it has a 28" barrel with threaded choke comes with mod, but can find others easily).
I want a shotgun for: home defense (will get shorter barrel), hunting birds, possibly deer (also have an '06 for that), and clays. This one seems to fit the bill quite nicely and its $250, cheaper than the Mossberg 500 I would have bought new at Cabelas yesterday at $300.
So I come to you wise people for advice on it's reliability. I'm assuming Wins are better than Mossbergs due to their history and higher prices.
thoughts?