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Dave McC · November 7, 2000, 05:56 PM

Albert, if we knew what you were planning on using it for,we might have better input.Is it hunting, clay games, HD,the next revolution, or all of the above?

A coupla things....

First, after training hundreds of rookies to shoot shotguns, I can recall exactly zero complaints about lefties having to shoot RH 870s.It doesn't seem to be much of a problem. So maybe your choices aren't as limited as you surmise.But, that's your call..

Both the Ithaca and the BPS are fine shotguns. The Ithaca, in particular, has a reputation that's sterling for performance, reliability, and longevity. Funny, all of the classic pumps are JMB designs, including the 870 Remington.The Model 97,and 12 Winchesters, the Ithaca, that BPS,etc.

O/Us have the advantage of instant choke selection, and that second shot is indeed faster than most other systems. But, an O/U is a type of shotgun, and quality varies from POS to superb, and it's not easy for a tyro to tell which is which. The Brownings and Berettas get their praises sung by folks who should know, but after that it gets tricky.

You might want to hang out at the local clays/trap/skeet range and ask some questions. Even grumpy old curmudgeons like me will usually take the time to answer a rookie and maybe even let you handle their pride and joy shotgun.

November 7, 2000, 05:56 PM	#2
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	Albert, if we knew what you were planning on using it for,we might have better input.Is it hunting, clay games, HD,the next revolution, or all of the above? A coupla things.... First, after training hundreds of rookies to shoot shotguns, I can recall exactly zero complaints about lefties having to shoot RH 870s.It doesn't seem to be much of a problem. So maybe your choices aren't as limited as you surmise.But, that's your call.. Both the Ithaca and the BPS are fine shotguns. The Ithaca, in particular, has a reputation that's sterling for performance, reliability, and longevity. Funny, all of the classic pumps are JMB designs, including the 870 Remington.The Model 97,and 12 Winchesters, the Ithaca, that BPS,etc. O/Us have the advantage of instant choke selection, and that second shot is indeed faster than most other systems. But, an O/U is a type of shotgun, and quality varies from POS to superb, and it's not easy for a tyro to tell which is which. The Brownings and Berettas get their praises sung by folks who should know, but after that it gets tricky. You might want to hang out at the local clays/trap/skeet range and ask some questions. Even grumpy old curmudgeons like me will usually take the time to answer a rookie and maybe even let you handle their pride and joy shotgun.