Author Topic: my wifey wants a shotgun.....hhmmm (Read 5355 times)

Black Plague · « **on:** November 12, 2009, 01:27:14 PM »

well my wife and I have been doing a bit of trap shooting the last few years and she really enjoys it...and this last year she went through hunters safety, and now has all here licenses and tags to hunt anything with a shotgun....but has no shotgun... well she saved up from all her overtime at work and has about 550 dollars to spend... now here's the question ....what will 550 dollars buy you...?.... she wants it in 12 ga. at least 3 inch ... and is undecided on pump or semi-auto....(but I like semi-autos)... hhhhmmmm so what should I suggest???

Buckmark · « **Reply #1 on:** November 12, 2009, 01:35:09 PM »

Find another $550 and get her a Benelli Montefeltro.
(and you thought i was gonna say Browning..)

Curly · « **Reply #2 on:** November 12, 2009, 01:41:46 PM »

For that price you might be able to find a Remington 11-87.

TeacherMan · « **Reply #3 on:** November 12, 2009, 01:42:17 PM »

I have a really nice Wingmaster in 12 guage, in 2 3/4" that I would be willing to sell for a great price. Almost new condition, only been hunted with once.

carpsniperg2 · « **Reply #4 on:** November 12, 2009, 01:43:19 PM »

browing bps is what i shoot i think you can get into a 3" model for about 550 its a pump very great gun take a look at it

Buckmark · « **Reply #5 on:** November 12, 2009, 01:48:34 PM »

Remember, first and foremost, shotguns are all about fit.
Dont matter what it is, if it dont fit you wont hit..
If you were closer i would let you have her shoot my other halfs 11-87 and then her montefeltro.. Big difference..

DBake · « **Reply #6 on:** November 12, 2009, 02:13:24 PM »

Save up some more and buy Beretta

Black Plague · « **Reply #7 on:** November 12, 2009, 04:59:14 PM »

hey thanx for the input...she has shot the 11-87 ...that's my gun

...she seems to think a little lighter would be better for those days that end up with us "just taking the shotguns for a walk" as she refers to it...so I might shy away from the 11-87 just cuz its kind of a tank ... is the 1100 a lighter gun...hhmmm benelli you say...I think the cost is the issue there...

WDFW-SUX · « **Reply #8 on:** November 12, 2009, 05:00:08 PM »

Save some cash and get a 391 beretta

Buckmark · « **Reply #9 on:** November 12, 2009, 05:09:35 PM »

Quote from: Black Plague on November 12, 2009, 04:59:14 PM

hey thanx for the input...she has shot the 11-87 ...that's my gun ...she seems to think a little lighter would be better for those days that end up with us "just taking the shotguns for a walk" as she refers to it...so I might shy away from the 11-87 just cuz its kind of a tank ... is the 1100 a lighter gun...hhmmm benelli you say...I think the cost is the issue there...

Yep, Benelli Montefeltro, have her hold, mount and swing one, compare it next to the beretta or others if you can (the beretta is a great gun).
I think you'll see why i say the Benelli.
Head on down to cabelas there in post falls and put one on layaway with a 550 down payment.. Or if there is another place you like around there that has it.
This would be a shotgun she will own for life and the price of the Benelli is really not that much if you think in those terms.
The Benelli, Beretta 391 and browning golds are what they use in argentina for doves and they cant break them..

Black Plague · « **Reply #10 on:** November 12, 2009, 05:29:41 PM »

Quote from: WDFW-SUX on November 12, 2009, 05:00:08 PM

Save some cash and get a 391 beretta

ha ha wish we could...but "tis the season to be a hunt'n" as my old man says... I am kind of pressed for time too as we will be hunting all around the thanxgivinging 4 day weekend

...

uplandhunter870 · « **Reply #11 on:** November 12, 2009, 05:48:06 PM »

i must concur with the "it must fit you" montra. as an avid shotgunner i can give first hand knowledge that if the shotgun does not fit the shooter it will prove to a miserable outting.

i would strongly reccomend finding a gun that is within her requirements of the gun, light, 3in. chambers etc. etc. that fits. it may take a little longer to save the cash for a properly fitting gun but trust me it will be well worth the wait and extra dough. it may even save money in the long run by not purchasing an ill-fitting gun and have to buy another in a year or two.

been there done that,
steve

Mookie · « **Reply #12 on:** November 12, 2009, 11:50:02 PM »

While not as upscale mossberg makes a nice hunting shotgun in the grand slam turkey series or the 535, . Full camo, shorter barrel is available, any barrel is available, semi or pump, pistol grips, adjustable stock, basically whatever you want, and has very nice sights.

There is also the Bantam youth that weighs in at 5.25lbs and has adjustable butt pads.

I think Remington has a similar model for about the same cost.

I have the 835 and so does a friend, we are both very happy. But there are of course better options as the 835 ulti mag is a bit on the heavy side at 7 3/4 lbs.

Gutpile · « **Reply #13 on:** November 13, 2009, 06:56:36 AM »

I'm a browning shotgun guy through and through. I'd at least look at them. I own 3 BPS shotty's and love them. Don't own a semi but if I did it would be a Browning Gold.

rasbo · « **Reply #14 on:** November 13, 2009, 09:52:15 AM »

I got a shotgun for my wife,best trade I ever made..Jk My wife liked the 870 26 inch 12 gauge.....Then somebody neede our guns more than us..She dont shoot one anymore.We are not auto fans.Hope she has a good time with a new gun

MasterMisser · « **Reply #15 on:** November 13, 2009, 10:03:35 AM »

i would a have to say get her a browning gold! I bought my wife a gold last year for xmas and she loves it. lite recoil and you can find them for the money you want to spend. they are very lite in weight and are visually a beautiful gun. just my

Huntbear · « **Reply #16 on:** November 14, 2009, 07:43:02 AM »

Find a nice 870 and go hunting. They are great guns, reliable, lighter than autoloaders, and can be modified for any shooting situation, by adding a different barrel. Plus there is a plethora of stocks to put on it, from wood to synthetic.

Black Plague · « **Reply #17 on:** November 16, 2009, 12:06:12 PM »

well we found a couple of 870s for 221 bucks in 3 inch....and the wifey likes the weight and feel so we are gonna go pick one up for her in a couple days... and with the extra coin she saved we bought the other choke tubes and a cleaning kit and a few other goodies ...including a few more boxes of shells...so I am happy with it...thanx for all the great input, the 870 really is the gun that fits her best, she couldn't hit a thing with my dads benelli super black eagle, but with my dads 870 she was right on every time...so that's what we are going with...

Grizzly95 · « **Reply #18 on:** November 16, 2009, 12:21:39 PM »

Where did you find them at thet price?

Black Plague · « **Reply #19 on:** November 16, 2009, 12:30:00 PM »

I'll tell you after I by one....

...just remind me..... hopefully they will still be there on Thursday...got my fingers crossed...but once I get one, I'll post where

Grizzly95 · « **Reply #20 on:** November 16, 2009, 01:26:55 PM »

How bout this, do they have the youth model? I am looking to get one for my daughter.

Black Plague · « **Reply #21 on:** November 16, 2009, 02:26:56 PM »

ooh...good question...uh, I think I saw a 870 20 gauge...but I dont know if it was the youth model...

Grizzly95 · « **Reply #22 on:** November 16, 2009, 02:43:51 PM »

Yeah it is a 20 ga, synthetic stock. And pink camo, keep in mind it is for my daughter.

Black Plague · « **Reply #23 on:** November 17, 2009, 12:25:12 PM »

hey Grizzly95, i was in Bi-mart yesterday checking out their prices for 870s (average price, not great) ...but they have a pink camo mossberg 20 gauge pump for 270.00 $ it looked kinda fun...its the Cheney Bi-mart if you wanna go that route...

Grizzly95 · « **Reply #24 on:** November 17, 2009, 12:29:41 PM »

Was it a youth size, I called them and he couldn't answer me.

Black Plague · « **Reply #25 on:** November 17, 2009, 01:12:57 PM »

I am pretty dang sure...it looked too small for me....it would have to be a youth gun....and its pink...nothing says little girls gun like 20 gauge and pink

runamuk · « **Reply #26 on:** November 17, 2009, 01:14:38 PM »

Quote from: Black Plague on November 17, 2009, 01:12:57 PM

I am pretty dang sure...it looked too small for me....it would have to be a youth gun....and its pink...nothing says little girls gun like 20 gauge and pink

hey that could be a big girls gun

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