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Model12Win · July 13, 2018, 01:41 AM

You know it's been said with the autos, it depends more on the gun and the shells. If they're both of good quality then nowadays they can be very reliable, provided proper preventative precautions are performed.

The pumps? Hell for stout reliable with nearly any shell, even when dirty, etc. but they rely on the SHOOTER for proper function. Short shucks are a thing indeed I've seen it happen (and done it, too!!).

Some (like Mas Ayoob) feel autos are the way to go as they take the human factor out of the equation. Others don't feel that way. I'm indifferent. I shoot an 870 because I trust it and enjoy the tons of aftermarket things for it.

July 13, 2018, 01:41 AM	#11
Model12Win Junior member Join Date: October 20, 2012 Posts: 5,854	You know it's been said with the autos, it depends more on the gun and the shells. If they're both of good quality then nowadays they can be very reliable, provided proper preventative precautions are performed. The pumps? Hell for stout reliable with nearly any shell, even when dirty, etc. but they rely on the SHOOTER for proper function. Short shucks are a thing indeed I've seen it happen (and done it, too!!). Some (like Mas Ayoob) feel autos are the way to go as they take the human factor out of the equation. Others don't feel that way. I'm indifferent. I shoot an 870 because I trust it and enjoy the tons of aftermarket things for it.