The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Scattergun tech/Wilson Border Patrol model?

Dave McC · February 20, 2000, 07:51 AM

I'm cheap and cautious myself,Pete, so here goes.

The various aftermarket houses and custom shops do some good work, and there's plenty of stuff to choose from, BUT....

You mention you're new to shotguns.
An 870 in trained and competent hands is a weapon of immense effectiveness even w/o the bells and whistles us aficionados drool over.

First, you should get one,then buy a messa ammo and range time and get to KNOW the piece. After burning up lots of ammo,then you're in a better position to decide where your money goes.Since you're new to shotguns, some lessons may be in order too.

There's some old threads here about HD and recoil with some input you could use.

Hope this helps...

February 20, 2000, 07:51 AM	#2
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	I'm cheap and cautious myself,Pete, so here goes. The various aftermarket houses and custom shops do some good work, and there's plenty of stuff to choose from, BUT.... You mention you're new to shotguns. An 870 in trained and competent hands is a weapon of immense effectiveness even w/o the bells and whistles us aficionados drool over. First, you should get one,then buy a messa ammo and range time and get to KNOW the piece. After burning up lots of ammo,then you're in a better position to decide where your money goes.Since you're new to shotguns, some lessons may be in order too. There's some old threads here about HD and recoil with some input you could use. Hope this helps...