Win model 1400

Rifletom · March 18, 2016, 06:30 PM

Saw a Win model 1400 at a shop today. Super clean, 28" VR barrel with one screw-in choke. Not familiar with these. Oh, its a 12ga chambered for 2.75" only. What can you guys tell me about this? Asking price is $250.00. The choke is mod. Thanks guys.

Rifletom · March 18, 2016, 09:39 PM

Ohhh, never mind. After talking to a couple of buddies who are waaay into shotgunning, they said FORGET it! If you need parts, they may be hard to find, a lot of reliability issues. Done with this one. Glad I didn't buy on impulse.

Creek Henry · March 19, 2016, 12:42 PM

25 years ago I got a new 1400 for $260 and used it all of the time for dove and skeet. I could and can still hit with that gun.

But, you have to pamper that model. It's action isn't rugged and mine worked best with a very narrow shell range. It doesn't like reloads either.

For the occassional shooter, it might be fine. For the high volume shooter, imo pass on it.

March 18, 2016, 06:30 PM	#1
Rifletom Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2011 Location: So-Cal Posts: 786	Win model 1400 Saw a Win model 1400 at a shop today. Super clean, 28" VR barrel with one screw-in choke. Not familiar with these. Oh, its a 12ga chambered for 2.75" only. What can you guys tell me about this? Asking price is $250.00. The choke is mod. Thanks guys.

March 19, 2016, 12:42 PM	#3
Creek Henry Senior Member Join Date: October 23, 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 514	Hay 25 years ago I got a new 1400 for $260 and used it all of the time for dove and skeet. I could and can still hit with that gun. But, you have to pamper that model. It's action isn't rugged and mine worked best with a very narrow shell range. It doesn't like reloads either. For the occassional shooter, it might be fine. For the high volume shooter, imo pass on it.

March 18, 2016, 09:39 PM	#2
Rifletom Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2011 Location: So-Cal Posts: 786	Ohhh, never mind. After talking to a couple of buddies who are waaay into shotgunning, they said FORGET it! If you need parts, they may be hard to find, a lot of reliability issues. Done with this one. Glad I didn't buy on impulse.