maxinquaye
New member
Hello everyone, first post here in the shotgun forum, I was hoping someone could help me with a quick price check.
Saw a used range gun for sale today, but I was in a hurry, so I threw down 20 bucks for the guy to hold it for me until tomorrow. He wrote on the reciept "Winchester 1700".
I did a quick web search, and filed to turn up a 1700.
I think he is talking about the 1300. Anyway, it is a short barreled shotgun (18"), has a pistol grip, sling swivels and an 8 round magazine (extends the length of the barrel.) There is a perforated heat guard above the barrel. Asking price is $129. Seemed like a deal, so I said I'd take it (Contingent on a test fire).
Is this a decent price? The action was smooth when I worked it. The gun is definitely worn cosmetically, but this would be strictly a home defense / fun on the range gun.
Additionally, I am not yet sold on the idea that shooting from the hip with a pistol grip is a good idea, especially for home defense. I have not fired the gun yet, will do so tomorrow, but is this a "useable" weapon for HD? If not, I will probably pick it up just for kicks (If you guys do confirm it is worth the money).
Sorry to be long winded
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"Freedom is that instant between when someone tells you to do something and when you decide how to respond."
-Dr. Jeffrey Borenstein
"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter."
-Martin Luther King Jr.
Saw a used range gun for sale today, but I was in a hurry, so I threw down 20 bucks for the guy to hold it for me until tomorrow. He wrote on the reciept "Winchester 1700".
I did a quick web search, and filed to turn up a 1700.
I think he is talking about the 1300. Anyway, it is a short barreled shotgun (18"), has a pistol grip, sling swivels and an 8 round magazine (extends the length of the barrel.) There is a perforated heat guard above the barrel. Asking price is $129. Seemed like a deal, so I said I'd take it (Contingent on a test fire).
Is this a decent price? The action was smooth when I worked it. The gun is definitely worn cosmetically, but this would be strictly a home defense / fun on the range gun.
Additionally, I am not yet sold on the idea that shooting from the hip with a pistol grip is a good idea, especially for home defense. I have not fired the gun yet, will do so tomorrow, but is this a "useable" weapon for HD? If not, I will probably pick it up just for kicks (If you guys do confirm it is worth the money).
Sorry to be long winded
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"Freedom is that instant between when someone tells you to do something and when you decide how to respond."
-Dr. Jeffrey Borenstein
"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter."
-Martin Luther King Jr.