gun show this weekend

LSU12ga · February 10, 2010, 09:28 AM

Going to a gun show this weekend, any ideas on how much i might find a used, inexpensive 12/20ga sxs for?

thanks

Glocker89 · February 10, 2010, 09:48 AM

Where's the show at? City?

okiefarmer · February 10, 2010, 10:03 AM

Kinda depends on how "used up" you are looking for. I have seldom seen anything at a gun show that wasn't advertised as "never been shot" or only had a few rounds through it, hence; justified in charging 'new' price for it. A no name shooter, if you can find one should be had for under a C note I would think.

LSU12ga · February 10, 2010, 10:12 AM

Thanks Okie, that's what i was hoping to hear. I'm just looking for something to take out and bust some clays with a couple of times a month.

LSU12ga · February 10, 2010, 10:31 AM

Does anyone know of any off brands that i should be hunting for?

hogdogs · February 10, 2010, 11:08 AM

It would be easier to get the few names to avoid... Most offerings will be very serviceable so long as not slap wore out wobbly.
Brent

LSU12ga · February 10, 2010, 11:10 AM

I have a 870 with an 18 inch barrel. I would get the full sized barrel for it, but a new barrel is nearly as much as a new gun.

GrandmasterB · February 10, 2010, 11:17 AM

SxS guns that you are likely to find are the new Stoeger coach guns, possibly the new Norinco coach guns and then the older, used Stevens or Savage 311 series guns. The older Stevens/Savage guns are solid working guns and can be found in the $350 range +-$50 depending on version and condition.

I personally don't buy Chinese guns. The Stoeger Coach guns seem to have a decent following.

LSU12ga · February 11, 2010, 11:22 PM

duh....

i checked gun broker and scored a 28'' vent rib barrel for $85.

Fantastic, thanks for all the suggestions guys.

February 10, 2010, 09:28 AM	#1
LSU12ga Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2006 Posts: 407	gun show this weekend Going to a gun show this weekend, any ideas on how much i might find a used, inexpensive 12/20ga sxs for? thanks

February 10, 2010, 09:48 AM	#2
Glocker89 Member Join Date: February 8, 2010 Posts: 53	Where's the show at? City? __________________ "With a gun in my hands I feel at peace"

February 10, 2010, 11:17 AM	#8
GrandmasterB Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2000 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 205	SxS guns that you are likely to find are the new Stoeger coach guns, possibly the new Norinco coach guns and then the older, used Stevens or Savage 311 series guns. The older Stevens/Savage guns are solid working guns and can be found in the $350 range +-$50 depending on version and condition. I personally don't buy Chinese guns. The Stoeger Coach guns seem to have a decent following. __________________ Romans 5:8

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February 10, 2010, 10:03 AM	#3
okiefarmer Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 381	Kinda depends on how "used up" you are looking for. I have seldom seen anything at a gun show that wasn't advertised as "never been shot" or only had a few rounds through it, hence; justified in charging 'new' price for it. A no name shooter, if you can find one should be had for under a C note I would think.

February 10, 2010, 10:12 AM	#4
LSU12ga Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2006 Posts: 407	Thanks Okie, that's what i was hoping to hear. I'm just looking for something to take out and bust some clays with a couple of times a month.

February 10, 2010, 10:31 AM	#5
LSU12ga Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2006 Posts: 407	Does anyone know of any off brands that i should be hunting for?

February 10, 2010, 11:08 AM	#6
hogdogs Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 31, 2007 Location: Western Florida panhandle Posts: 11,069	It would be easier to get the few names to avoid... Most offerings will be very serviceable so long as not slap wore out wobbly. Brent

February 10, 2010, 11:10 AM	#7
LSU12ga Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2006 Posts: 407	I have a 870 with an 18 inch barrel. I would get the full sized barrel for it, but a new barrel is nearly as much as a new gun.

February 11, 2010, 11:22 PM	#9
LSU12ga Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2006 Posts: 407	duh.... i checked gun broker and scored a 28'' vent rib barrel for $85. Fantastic, thanks for all the suggestions guys.