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Joe_Pike · June 28, 2012, 07:04 PM

I've been looking for a shotgun. I'm a handgun guy and have never been around shotguns. I know the 870 is generally what people recommend and I understand why after reading about them. I've actually been looking for an older 870 Express with wood furniture but I have only run across one and it was kind of rough.

Today I was doing the LGS rounds on my day off and ran across a Winchester 1300 Defender with wood furniture. It looked unfired to me or at least fired very little. The price was $329. I've been tempted to get a short shotgun to keep around the house (two attempted break-ins in 6 months). I've got handguns, but I'm thinking a shotgun might not be a bad idea at this point.

So, is it about right? Too high, too low? Thanks.

June 28, 2012, 07:04 PM	#1
Joe_Pike Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 2010 Posts: 1,581	Is This Winchester 1300 Defender Priced About Right? I've been looking for a shotgun. I'm a handgun guy and have never been around shotguns. I know the 870 is generally what people recommend and I understand why after reading about them. I've actually been looking for an older 870 Express with wood furniture but I have only run across one and it was kind of rough. Today I was doing the LGS rounds on my day off and ran across a Winchester 1300 Defender with wood furniture. It looked unfired to me or at least fired very little. The price was $329. I've been tempted to get a short shotgun to keep around the house (two attempted break-ins in 6 months). I've got handguns, but I'm thinking a shotgun might not be a bad idea at this point. So, is it about right? Too high, too low? Thanks. __________________ Stay Groovy