If all pump shotguns are the same price, which one would you buy?

All shotguns are sold for the same price. Which one would you buy?

  • Remington 870 series

    Votes: 30 30.0%

  • Mossberg 5 or 8 series

    Votes: 21 21.0%

  • Benelli Nova/Supernova

    Votes: 14 14.0%

  • Ithaca

    Votes: 5 5.0%

  • Browning BPS

    Votes: 22 22.0%

  • Other

    Votes: 8 8.0%
  • Total voters
    100
I personally think all firearms will be sold for a set price later this century.
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Are you serious?
That would be set by who? D.C. would love to set the price of all guns equal... $10,000 each... America is a free enterprise system where companies can make their products how they wish and price as they wish. The strong survive as do those with well made goods at a fair price with a customer base.
Brent
 
I already have one Ithaca, and it's wonderful. As wonderful as it is, I don't know if I need another one.

I think I could be convinced to try a Winchester Model 12 or perhaps one of the Benellis. Or maybe I'd go for something totally weird, like that South African upside down forward pumping riot shotgun with the two tube magazines. The Neostead, I think it's called.

I'd definitely choose an Ithaca, though, if I didn't already have one. It's smoother, lighter, prettier, cooler, and more ergonomic than the 870.

Katrina Guy, you are the only other person I have ever seen that has a problem with the 870's slide release being on the wrong side of the triggerguard.

That's one reason I like the Ithaca. It's the same style slide release in the same place, just mirrored on the other side of the triggerguard where I can actually hit it. I swear, it takes an act of John Moses Browning to put a slide release where I can actually hit it.

I don't think I like tang safeties. I've missed some clay pigeons since I didn't notice that the tang safety was activated, whereas I would have immediately felt the activated crossbolt safety on my Ithaca. Of course, to each his own.
 
For me, it would depend entirely on use.

For hunting, it would be the Winchester Model 12. There is no smoother, faster pump action before or since.

For combat, I would scour the world for a High Standard Flite King in riot gun configuration, or the Mitchell High Standard equivalent. That thing is built like a tank and will absorb much more abuse that almost any you have listed, even the Mossberg.
 
I picked other...not gonna say what my other is cause I don't wanna get pigpiled. Might be considered sacrilege. As a disclaimer, of the named guns on the list I've only shot the Remington and the Mossberg...both are great, but I have a different preference.
 
Kozak, I prefer the action release location of the mossberg. I can operate it with my right hand while the gun is in a full shoulder mount without taking my hand from the grip;)
Brent
 
I voted for the 870, which could be deemed as heresy (for those who "know" me) as Im generally a SuperNova and/or Mossberg 590 fan (I own both). However, given that you said "any model of 870," I was essentially thinking of the 870 Police as I think Remington does a fine job when it comes to those weapons involving the proper amount of QC and/or solid parts. In addition, parts/accessory availability and/or cost played a huge part regarding my choice. A close second would have been the Mossberg 590A1, followed by the Benelli SuperNova Tactical.

Now, had you also added that replacement parts/parts availability/cost of parts/accessory availability were all on equal ground, regardless of make/model, then I would have chosen the SuperNova Tactical above all others.
 
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I am a big fan of pump action shotguns and have two of them. I started out with the Remington 870, but soon found out that I really enjoy the Benelli Super Nova Tactical, so I bought one for myself. I was looking for a shotgun that is more resistant to moisture than my 870 and I think the Super Nova fit that bill quite nicely. Its lightweight polymer/steel reinforced receiver makes it easier to carry too. I also like the ghost ring sights so I can shoot slugs more accurately.
 
It would be a hard pick. My Browning is smooth like butter. My 835 is a little course but will handle bigger loads. But I guess my 500 Mariner would be the one.
 
I am highly disappointed in ya'll... The OP knew if he thru in them last four options, ya;ll would fall for the "third party" candidate like many of us did for H. Ross Perot:mad: It worked too! Mossberg lost to remington worse than most other pump 'em up gun polls!:D
Brent
 
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