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Unkel Gilbey · June 1, 2000, 02:59 PM

Fella's,

I am torn between the two sides here, but the practical side of me says to go where the money's right. IF the Chicom scattergun is good, then I say grab one. You can always 'upgrade' later. My question is about something that I've seen that is similar - althought it looks to be a knock-off of what I concider to be a better shotgun then a M870... A model 37 Ithaca!

I'm actually asking this for a friend. He spied one of these on the shelf, and the price is WAY right - $130.00. So, if the Chicoms are making knockoff's of a M870, and a M37, AND they're decent, then why not?

I appreciate all info that you can give me on the 'quality' of these pieces. Not interested in the political arguments. Thanks in advance.

Unkel Gilbey

June 1, 2000, 02:59 PM	#14
Unkel Gilbey Senior Member Join Date: February 26, 1999 Location: Danby, Vermont Posts: 349	Fella's, I am torn between the two sides here, but the practical side of me says to go where the money's right. IF the Chicom scattergun is good, then I say grab one. You can always 'upgrade' later. My question is about something that I've seen that is similar - althought it looks to be a knock-off of what I concider to be a better shotgun then a M870... A model 37 Ithaca! I'm actually asking this for a friend. He spied one of these on the shelf, and the price is WAY right - $130.00. So, if the Chicoms are making knockoff's of a M870, and a M37, AND they're decent, then why not? I appreciate all info that you can give me on the 'quality' of these pieces. Not interested in the political arguments. Thanks in advance. Unkel Gilbey