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jimmy · August 24, 1999, 03:15 PM

Such a shotgun would almost certainly be slide-action, unless something like the Stevens 311R Guard Gun side-by-side is still manufactured. Anyway, I might suggest the following for your consideration.

The Remington 870 Express HD (HD stands for Home Defense) is an economy-grade shotgun in terms of finish, but is solidly-built and reliable in terms of basic quality. The last time I saw one at the local gunshop, it was priced somewhere around the range you mention. FWIW, this would probably be my first pick.

The Winchester 1300 Defender is a good gun, too, and may be a little smoother and easier to shuck due to its different locking system.

The Mossberg 500 would be another good possibility, although, in my own experience, Mossberg quality control is somewhat below that of Remington and Winchester. Still, I have a Mossberg 500USA and am pleased with it.

Any of these guns would probably serve. I hope this helps some.

August 24, 1999, 03:15 PM	#2
jimmy Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 1999 Location: Texas Posts: 1,796	Such a shotgun would almost certainly be slide-action, unless something like the Stevens 311R Guard Gun side-by-side is still manufactured. Anyway, I might suggest the following for your consideration. The Remington 870 Express HD (HD stands for Home Defense) is an economy-grade shotgun in terms of finish, but is solidly-built and reliable in terms of basic quality. The last time I saw one at the local gunshop, it was priced somewhere around the range you mention. FWIW, this would probably be my first pick. The Winchester 1300 Defender is a good gun, too, and may be a little smoother and easier to shuck due to its different locking system. The Mossberg 500 would be another good possibility, although, in my own experience, Mossberg quality control is somewhat below that of Remington and Winchester. Still, I have a Mossberg 500USA and am pleased with it. Any of these guns would probably serve. I hope this helps some.