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Driveout02 · October 15, 2007, 04:20 PM

I'm looking to buy a new shotgun, and I was wondering if you guys could help me pick one out. I have some general requirements, but no real idea other than that.

I'd like it to be 12 gauge, 3" (No need for 3 1/2). I like a nice blue finish (no matte or parkerized), and I prefer wood stock as opposed to synthetic. This gun would be used primarily for home defense, but I'd like to be able to hunt w/ it from time to time (I suppose that info might pertain to barrel length). I'm more looking at a pump or auto (not a huge fan of the break-barrels), and I'm looking for one in the $500-$600 range. Reliability is a must. Thanks for your opinions/advice, take care!

~Jake.

p.s. I guess used is an option too, if it means I could get a noticeably better gun in that price range

October 15, 2007, 04:20 PM	#1
Driveout02 Senior Member Join Date: December 9, 2006 Posts: 205	New shotgun question I'm looking to buy a new shotgun, and I was wondering if you guys could help me pick one out. I have some general requirements, but no real idea other than that. I'd like it to be 12 gauge, 3" (No need for 3 1/2). I like a nice blue finish (no matte or parkerized), and I prefer wood stock as opposed to synthetic. This gun would be used primarily for home defense, but I'd like to be able to hunt w/ it from time to time (I suppose that info might pertain to barrel length). I'm more looking at a pump or auto (not a huge fan of the break-barrels), and I'm looking for one in the $500-$600 range. Reliability is a must. Thanks for your opinions/advice, take care! ~Jake. p.s. I guess used is an option too, if it means I could get a noticeably better gun in that price range