winchester Model 12 questions

RichardZ · April 8, 2009, 02:56 PM

Hi -
40 years ago I had one of these for dove hunting. I can find one sort of cheap (undere $200), that looks beat up on the outside, but god on the inside.

If I wanted to get it and use it for home defense, is there an aftermarket magazine tube extension? Any other suggestions?

thank you

Richard

dropthehammer · April 8, 2009, 03:24 PM

A model 12 will hold 6 shells in magazine and 1 in the chamber. I know there are HD guns out there that hold more, but I never understood the reasoning.$200 for a Winchester model 12 is a great price, it is worth more than that in parts.

WIN71 · April 8, 2009, 07:27 PM

About 20 years ago I found a beater mod 12 with a poly choke for $185.00. Rather than hack it up myself I had a smith cut the choke off back far enough to leave about a 22 inch barrel. Pulled the plug out and it's been in the house since.

Ruger4570 · April 8, 2009, 10:56 PM

Under $200 is amazing. You are fortunate to know of one at that price. The Model 12 can be loaded up with 7 rounds as it stands. Are you expecting to get into a running Rambo type encounter? Generally in a HD situation it is 1 to 2 shots because either the BG or you are down. If you have a situation where more rounds are needed, I suggest you get some training in HD and get back to 1 round to terminate the threat to you.

April 8, 2009, 02:56 PM	#1
RichardZ Junior Member Join Date: August 24, 2001 Location: Hawaii Posts: 14	winchester Model 12 questions Hi - 40 years ago I had one of these for dove hunting. I can find one sort of cheap (undere $200), that looks beat up on the outside, but god on the inside. If I wanted to get it and use it for home defense, is there an aftermarket magazine tube extension? Any other suggestions? thank you Richard

April 8, 2009, 07:27 PM	#3
WIN71 Senior Member Join Date: March 28, 2005 Posts: 729	Good Answer About 20 years ago I found a beater mod 12 with a poly choke for $185.00. Rather than hack it up myself I had a smith cut the choke off back far enough to leave about a 22 inch barrel. Pulled the plug out and it's been in the house since. __________________ Air goes in and out. Blood goes 'round and 'round. Any variation on this is a very bad thing. 개인 정보를 보호하십시요

April 8, 2009, 03:24 PM	#2
dropthehammer Senior Member Join Date: January 26, 2009 Location: Suburb of Cleveland Ohio Posts: 108	A model 12 will hold 6 shells in magazine and 1 in the chamber. I know there are HD guns out there that hold more, but I never understood the reasoning.$200 for a Winchester model 12 is a great price, it is worth more than that in parts.

April 8, 2009, 10:56 PM	#4
Ruger4570 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2005 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 2,136	Under $200 is amazing. You are fortunate to know of one at that price. The Model 12 can be loaded up with 7 rounds as it stands. Are you expecting to get into a running Rambo type encounter? Generally in a HD situation it is 1 to 2 shots because either the BG or you are down. If you have a situation where more rounds are needed, I suggest you get some training in HD and get back to 1 round to terminate the threat to you.