What is your favorite pump gun...

Ithaca model 37.

It's wonderful. Smooth action, lightweight, and superior control placement.

I also appreciate that it loads with the carrier up. I wonder why more shotguns aren't designed that way.

Also, I really like the roll engraving. Adds a touch of class.
 
In still pains me to look at this picture, since I lost all of them in a robbery, but my two favorite pumps are the Ithaca Mod. 37(third from left), and the Winchester model 12(third from right).

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In still pains me to look at this picture, since I lost all of them in a robbery, but my two favorite pumps are the Ithaca Mod. 37(third from left), and the Winchester model 12(third from right).
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Now that sucks.
 
Favorite shotgun

My very favorite was a Browning auto that my dad bought in 1955. All i can remember is that it would fire five rounds as fast as i could pull the trigger and that it was gold. The trigger that is. I was like a monkey after a shiney object,but i was only five years old and he had promised that one to his brother. The HD that i have has never been fired. A Charles Daly that the extractor pin broke before i had a chance to go out to play. Was it me? I don't know,but i can't find any one to fix it because they say that there aren"t parts for it and the co. has gone out of business. HELP!!!!!
 
Room brooms...

As for pump action models, I like the old school Franchi-SPAS 12ga.
I've seen a few BPS models & the new 887 Tactical pump that make the grade too.

Clyde
ps; For pics/screen captures of the SPAS-12 12ga in Hollywood see; www.IMFdb.org
 
I chose the 870 Express Super Magnum 3.5'' because it was my first shotgun I ever bought new. It can do it all. There isnt a more versitile shotgun on the planet. I will own this shotgun until I croak.
 
870 been mine for years,because my go to rifle is a 7600 in 270win I am a BIG fan of pump action shotguns & rifles. Pretty fast off hand & really dependable. It all adds up to safe fun.
 
Ithaca model 37 and Mossberg 500. I like the idea of the model 37 ejecting underneath. The Mossberg is just a pump that every police dept and the U.S. military used in the 60's &70's and has lots of accessories.

Mace
 
All I know is that I have to many....Win model 12/42s, Ithaca 37s, Browning BPSs....and still regret the ones I have sold....:confused:dang
 
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Thank's Dave, I will check it out. In the meantime, I was looking at a Maverick 88. Do you know anything about them good or would i be wasting more money. I'm on a broke income but maybe i should save pennies until i can afford something better. Any suggestions please? I have a few great handguns but won"t sell any of them to buy a in my opinion much needed shotgun. Thank"s again. E,T, S. Ms.
 
Maverick= Mexican Mossberg. A durable, reliable shotgun that lacks little except a high price tag.

There's a crossbolt safety instead of the tang one on the 500,etc, but most parts interchange.

I like 870s best, but the Mossberg family is in my Top Ten.

HTH....
 
Ithaca 37....

I just love the classic looks and the bottom ejection is mighty handy in a duck blind. However, I passed on a Browning BPS 2 years ago that was pristine and in my LGS' yearly clearance sale for $250....still kicking myself.

J
 
I've been lucky enough to shoot 870 Wingmasters and Express', Ithica 37's, BPS's and Mossberg's. The Ithica was the lightest and smoothest but I preferred the Wingmaster. It was just a better balanced gun for me.
 
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How about a pair of Winchester 1897s? Really just because they were my grandpa's and great grandpa's guns. But they still bust clays! My wife shoots the one on the right and I shoot the one on the left. A hundred years old and still going! (The guns, not my wife.)

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