Brownings

Fred S · August 10, 2002, 08:20 AM

I'm not much of a shotgunner. I have one, an Rem 870 express that I take every now and then to shoot some clays thrown from one of those hoppes pullers. I took my ten year old out and he he shot well so we're looking for an 870 youth at a gunshow. I would also like to get a 20 ga for my Frau as she thinkls the 12 ga. beats her up.

One table had a used browning 20 ga pump. I picked it up and that thing just flew to the shoulder, fit and seemed well balanced. My wife liked it too. He wanted jyuts under $400 for it. Now, unfortunately I hjust ordered three M1 garands and a BAR form Ohio Ordnance so the funds were dry. I tried to convice my wife to buy it from the household account but she didn't. Are all them Brwonings this nice? Methinks I gotta get one.

HSMITH · August 10, 2002, 03:03 PM

400 is awfully steep for a used BPS, unless it is a high grade model. They are right at 400 new. Yes they are good guns, well made and durable. I have had several. They are a PITA to strip and re-assemble as they are tightly fitted. I personally would not even consider over $325 for a used BPS unless I could not tell it had been out of the box.

beagle1 · August 10, 2002, 06:58 PM

I would caution about a pump for the wife they have much more felt recoil. any gas operated gun would be much better ,a Beretta 390 or 391 ,you/she will never regret it .
Best
Charlie

Fred S · August 10, 2002, 07:18 PM

Ahhh, but I like my wife in pumps..

Good advice from all, glad I didin't do an impulse buy.

August 10, 2002, 08:20 AM	#1
Fred S Senior Member Join Date: July 3, 1999 Location: New Baltimore, MI Posts: 569	Brownings I'm not much of a shotgunner. I have one, an Rem 870 express that I take every now and then to shoot some clays thrown from one of those hoppes pullers. I took my ten year old out and he he shot well so we're looking for an 870 youth at a gunshow. I would also like to get a 20 ga for my Frau as she thinkls the 12 ga. beats her up. One table had a used browning 20 ga pump. I picked it up and that thing just flew to the shoulder, fit and seemed well balanced. My wife liked it too. He wanted jyuts under $400 for it. Now, unfortunately I hjust ordered three M1 garands and a BAR form Ohio Ordnance so the funds were dry. I tried to convice my wife to buy it from the household account but she didn't. Are all them Brwonings this nice? Methinks I gotta get one. __________________ Fred S GO ARMY

August 10, 2002, 06:58 PM	#3
beagle1 Member Join Date: December 23, 2001 Location: Maine Posts: 17	NO Pumps!!! I would caution about a pump for the wife they have much more felt recoil. any gas operated gun would be much better ,a Beretta 390 or 391 ,you/she will never regret it . Best Charlie

August 10, 2002, 07:18 PM	#4
Fred S Senior Member Join Date: July 3, 1999 Location: New Baltimore, MI Posts: 569	Ahhh, but I like my wife in pumps.. Good advice from all, glad I didin't do an impulse buy. __________________ Fred S GO ARMY

August 10, 2002, 03:03 PM	#2
HSMITH Senior Member Join Date: June 22, 2002 Posts: 2,019	400 is awfully steep for a used BPS, unless it is a high grade model. They are right at 400 new. Yes they are good guns, well made and durable. I have had several. They are a PITA to strip and re-assemble as they are tightly fitted. I personally would not even consider over $325 for a used BPS unless I could not tell it had been out of the box.