Nighthawk vs Scattergun Tech.

FJ4ZROX · April 27, 2012, 12:30 AM

So which tricked out 870 would you purchase - the Nighthawk or a Wilson/Scattergun Tech...and why?

Scattergun Bob · April 27, 2012, 07:51 AM

I use to live in the twin View area of Redding as a youngster, hope it is the same wonderful place.

I am a cheerleader for scattergun Tech / Wilson, that said, I am also an ex-employee of that company. Price vrs what you get is an issue, but what you get is allot. What ever you choose, make sure it fits the nitch you NEED, not the dream you think you WANT. By the way as Dave says; the best modification of any pump guns is ware marks on the action bars

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Good Luck & Be Safe

BigJimP · April 27, 2012, 11:21 AM

Holy cow....its a Scattergun Bob sighting ...nice to see you around big fella!!

I'm not a tactical shotgun guy ....but I do like Wilson Combat over Nighthawk ( based mostly on my almost 10 yrs of experience with their handguns ) ...not that either of them are bad ...but I like my Wilson Combat handguns a lot ..and the 3 or 4 Wilson/Scattergun Tech shotguns that I've fired, that belong to others, were pretty impressive.

I have not fired or seen a Nighthawk tac shotgun ..but if I wanted one, I would go to Wilson ...or buy the Benelli M-4 ---which I also like in a semi-auto ( I'm not a big Rem 870 fan ) ....but I know Wilson Combat will meet or exceed my expectations.

zippy13 · April 27, 2012, 11:56 AM

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Holy cow....its a Scattergun Bob sighting ...nice to see you around big fella!!

Jim, I suspect it's warmed-up in his neck of the woods, and he's come out of hibernation. It's good to see you back, Bob, we've missed your sage comments.

Drummer101 · April 27, 2012, 12:07 PM

Saw the name "Scattergun Bob" and the first thing I thought of was the medicine man from the 2010 True Grit...

BigJimP · April 27, 2012, 01:37 PM

its probably him ....oh wait,... I didn't see the 2010 version ....I was thinking of the Old Version....

Dave McC · April 27, 2012, 02:53 PM

Good to see you back, Bob. How ya been?

To the OP....

I'm not the biggest fan of Wilson,Vang,etc. A cognizant 870 owner can do most of the stuff him/herself. Forcing cones, triggers and backboring are the exceptions.

Don't get me wrong. These are reputable firms offering good services and parts. However, what an 870 "Makeover" costs from them will buy a lot of ammo and range time.

And,finally, a checkbook never can substitute for expertise. Get good with your present, unaltered shotgun before spending much on tweaks...

BigJimP · April 27, 2012, 04:57 PM

Oh come on Dave....loosen up that checkbook a little man....

http://wilsoncombat.com/new/shotgun-professional.asp

its only a $ 2,000 proposition ...more or less...

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But I'd probably want one of these too ...to keep it company in the safe.

http://wilsoncombat.com/new/rifle-spr.asp

so that's another $ 4K or so .....
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good thing I'm just happy with my Wilson 1911's as my primary tactical and carry guns...

Handguns - 1911's Nov 2009 004.jpg

my wilson CQB 5" in .45 acp is at the lower left...( I only have about 25,000 rds thru it now ...and just can't seem to wear it out ..)...
or the Protector model 5" ( just above it ) in stainless ...but its a 9mm ....( and I can't wear it out either ...even though its coming up on 40,000 rds now)...

FJ4ZROX · April 27, 2012, 05:22 PM

Not quite $2k...I was looking at the "Standard" model

http://wilsoncombat.com/new/shotgun-standard.asp

**************

Nice 1911 collection...I'll have to post mine when my Kobra Carry comes to join my CQB's, LW Commander, and Kimber's.

And while I lust for a Wilson enhanced AR, I still reside in Kaliforniastan and Wilson doesn't offer the ridiculous "bullet button" to make it legal here.

BigJimP · April 27, 2012, 07:04 PM

see, I knew it ....you don't need that shotgun....

zippy13 · April 27, 2012, 08:47 PM

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Wilson doesn't offer the ridiculous "bullet button" to make it legal here.

You can't blame them, a bozo button is contrary to what they're trying to accomplish. FJ4ZROX, don't you know, there are no cool HD guns allowed in California these days. My AR doesn't have a bullet button; but, it's a pre-ban registered AW with all the incumbent restrictions.

April 27, 2012, 12:30 AM	#1
FJ4ZROX Senior Member Join Date: June 12, 2001 Location: Northern California Posts: 178	Nighthawk vs Scattergun Tech. So which tricked out 870 would you purchase - the Nighthawk or a Wilson/Scattergun Tech...and why?

April 27, 2012, 07:51 AM	#2
Scattergun Bob Senior Member Join Date: February 29, 2008 Location: Nine Mile Falls, Washington Posts: 1,186	FJ4ZROX I use to live in the twin View area of Redding as a youngster, hope it is the same wonderful place. I am a cheerleader for scattergun Tech / Wilson, that said, I am also an ex-employee of that company. Price vrs what you get is an issue, but what you get is allot. What ever you choose, make sure it fits the nitch you NEED, not the dream you think you WANT. By the way as Dave says; the best modification of any pump guns is ware marks on the action bars! Good Luck & Be Safe __________________ First, with the most, WINS! Regards, Scattergun Bob

April 27, 2012, 12:07 PM	#5
Drummer101 Senior Member Join Date: October 22, 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 943	Saw the name "Scattergun Bob" and the first thing I thought of was the medicine man from the 2010 True Grit... __________________ "I would say that we have to make up criteria." OK, which is better for 2 Bantu, 5 Hottentots, and 3 pygmies playing a war march on a calliope at 3 a.m. during a monsoon? Show your work and round to the nearest decimal. -Mike Irwin

April 27, 2012, 04:57 PM	#8
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	Oh come on Dave....loosen up that checkbook a little man.... http://wilsoncombat.com/new/shotgun-professional.asp its only a $ 2,000 proposition ...more or less... --------------- But I'd probably want one of these too ...to keep it company in the safe. http://wilsoncombat.com/new/rifle-spr.asp so that's another $ 4K or so ..... ------------ good thing I'm just happy with my Wilson 1911's as my primary tactical and carry guns... Handguns - 1911's Nov 2009 004.jpg my wilson CQB 5" in .45 acp is at the lower left...( I only have about 25,000 rds thru it now ...and just can't seem to wear it out ..)... or the Protector model 5" ( just above it ) in stainless ...but its a 9mm ....( and I can't wear it out either ...even though its coming up on 40,000 rds now)... Last edited by BigJimP; April 27, 2012 at 05:05 PM.

April 27, 2012, 11:21 AM	#3
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	Holy cow....its a Scattergun Bob sighting ...nice to see you around big fella!! I'm not a tactical shotgun guy ....but I do like Wilson Combat over Nighthawk ( based mostly on my almost 10 yrs of experience with their handguns ) ...not that either of them are bad ...but I like my Wilson Combat handguns a lot ..and the 3 or 4 Wilson/Scattergun Tech shotguns that I've fired, that belong to others, were pretty impressive. I have not fired or seen a Nighthawk tac shotgun ..but if I wanted one, I would go to Wilson ...or buy the Benelli M-4 ---which I also like in a semi-auto ( I'm not a big Rem 870 fan ) ....but I know Wilson Combat will meet or exceed my expectations.

April 27, 2012, 01:37 PM	#6
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	its probably him ....oh wait,... I didn't see the 2010 version ....I was thinking of the Old Version....

April 27, 2012, 02:53 PM	#7
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	Good to see you back, Bob. How ya been? To the OP.... I'm not the biggest fan of Wilson,Vang,etc. A cognizant 870 owner can do most of the stuff him/herself. Forcing cones, triggers and backboring are the exceptions. Don't get me wrong. These are reputable firms offering good services and parts. However, what an 870 "Makeover" costs from them will buy a lot of ammo and range time. And,finally, a checkbook never can substitute for expertise. Get good with your present, unaltered shotgun before spending much on tweaks...

April 27, 2012, 05:22 PM	#9
FJ4ZROX Senior Member Join Date: June 12, 2001 Location: Northern California Posts: 178	Not quite $2k...I was looking at the "Standard" model http://wilsoncombat.com/new/shotgun-standard.asp ************** Nice 1911 collection...I'll have to post mine when my Kobra Carry comes to join my CQB's, LW Commander, and Kimber's. And while I lust for a Wilson enhanced AR, I still reside in Kaliforniastan and Wilson doesn't offer the ridiculous "bullet button" to make it legal here.

April 27, 2012, 07:04 PM	#10
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	see, I knew it ....you don't need that shotgun....