What is your favorite pump gun...

I went looking for a tactical shotgun, to use for HD. However, everything with the word "tactical" cost another $100 or more.

Then one day I was in my LGS and spotted a Mossberg 500 Turkey Special, in 12 gauge. It has everything that I was looking for in a HD shotgun, plus it doubles as a coyote/turkey shotgun...with the correct choke tube.

* 3" chamber
* full camo = no maintenance ie. rust.
* duel slide rails for the pump action = very smooth
* 5 rd. magazine
* 20" barrel...very nice for CQB, indoors or outdoors. :)
* Pacmyar Magnum recoil pad.

Good hunting, Bowhunter57
 
I received a call from the police yesterday morning, they informed me that my Model 12 has been recovered! He said it would take up to a week before I could claim it...I also wonder what condition it will be in after 4 years?

Model 12...far left.

shotguns001-1.jpg
 
Last edited:
Winchester Model 12, with 28" barrel and fixed Mod Chock. Why, because it was with this gun that I got my first "100" in skeet, and later my first "100" in Trap...
 
Score one for TFL. A week after posting on TFL of your guns theft years ago the police notify you that one has been recovered.
 
Just picked up a Remington 17 B made in 1929. Slick as snot and points like a dream.

I'd also have to go with my Browning BPS 20 gauge.
 
I've got an 870 Wingmaster in 20 ga which is a superior bird gun. Also an 870 Express tactical. Love them both. When I was a young teenager I had a Mossberg 12 ga mag with a 30" full choke barrel and although it weighed a ton I still carried it everywhere I went and used it on waterfowl and upland game. The Mossberg 500 still has a place in my heart too.
 
I shoot mostly autos and SxS's nowdays but I did cut my teeth on pumps. The only pump I ever sold that I truly miss is a BPS 12 gauge upland. But the only ones I currently own are a Mossberg 835 and a 500 bantum the kids share. Someday I hope to replace the BPS.
 
My favorite type of shotguns are 16 & 20ga SxS; they are used for upland bird and rabbit hunting only.

But when it comes to home defense, waterfowl, and turkey; it's pump gun only for me. I am right handed, but left eye dominant. I shoot a handgun (Revolvers only Thank You), right handed. I must shoot a rifle and shotgun left handed however. My favorite pumps are Ithaca® Mdl 37, Browning® BPS, and Mossberg® 500. I especially like the top tang safety on the BPS and 500!
 
Last edited:
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top