NEF Pardner

deerslayer303 · April 27, 2012, 10:46 AM

My wife bought me the Pardner Protector last year for Christmas. And after firiing it a bunch with slugs, roundball, buckshot, buck and ball, and a whole bunch of #8's. I REALLY like this shotgun. I can't find a thing wrong with it. And at 159.00 makes it all the better. Yeah its made in China, its heavy (but I kinda like that about it), but it seems to be built like a tank. I know its a loose knock off of an 870. Any of you have one of these? If so what has been your experience? I'm really thinking of buying the Field version of this gun, or just getting a field barrel for the Protector.

Lee Lapin · April 27, 2012, 12:09 PM

I have a couple of them I bought used, and they've been working just fine so far. A little shorter LOP stock as is standard on them works better for most folks, a 5-round magazine is a plus, and a plain jane bead sight riot gun is hard to beat IMHO.

graysmoke · August 14, 2012, 10:03 AM

I own a New England Firearms (NEF) Pardner 12g pump with a 18.5" barrel, and its an awesome shotgun...It shoots all size shells with no problems.
I personally think it's better made than the Mossberg 500
For a home defence weapon...Best option.

Noreaster · August 14, 2012, 10:31 AM

I have the same shotgun but I paid $10.00 more. It shoots slugs so accurately I mounted a scope on it and us it deer hunting. It out performs my Dept. Rem 870 shotguns in accuracy and dependability.

SoilworK777 · August 14, 2012, 10:32 AM

It's a great gun, as are the IAC shotguns. I have the Hawk 982. It operates more smoothly than the 870 Express.

old fart · August 14, 2012, 11:58 AM

is there a break in period for these guns?, i have one i haven't fired much and is still real tight. i have to slam the forarm up pretty fast or shells seem to want to stop before loading. thanks

graysmoke · August 14, 2012, 04:45 PM

It may need a slight lubrication on the two forearm rails...What size shells are you useing?... 3" shells sometimes needs stronger mechanics to load and eject.?

CWKahrFan · August 14, 2012, 04:58 PM

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what has been your experience?

Mine's (Protector) been fine with both buckshot and slugs. I've read a LOT of internet gun blogs/forums and there is nearly universal praise for the Pardner Pump's performance. As a plain-jane workhorse, if one can get past the China thing it's a real value IMHO.

http://www.hr1871.com/Firearms/Shotguns/pardnerPump.asp

jmortimer · August 14, 2012, 08:12 PM

Mine was flawless. Remington/Marlin/H&R Pardner Pump is the best deal for the $$$. LGS says they sell a lot of them and no returns.

PoorRichRichard · August 17, 2012, 12:37 AM

My shooting buddy has one, and it's awesome. Been tryin to get him to sell it to me for over a year.

TheKlawMan · August 17, 2012, 12:43 AM

The biggest problem I have heard of it is the difficulty with getting an extra barrel. You are to send in the gun to the manufacturer to have it fitted.

ddgrego · August 19, 2012, 09:44 PM

Hi old fart. i had similiar problems with mine and it got to where it wouldnt load hardly at all when almost new.My problem after much work on it and just observing the gun and thinking about the problem was the forearm.the 2 slide rods were brazed on incorrectly as it wasnt going in far enough to load shell.Remington finally sent me a new one after i sent them mine and after i installed the new one problem was gone! Shoots and works great now!

April 27, 2012, 10:46 AM	#1
deerslayer303 Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2011 Location: Leesville SC Posts: 2,652	NEF Pardner My wife bought me the Pardner Protector last year for Christmas. And after firiing it a bunch with slugs, roundball, buckshot, buck and ball, and a whole bunch of #8's. I REALLY like this shotgun. I can't find a thing wrong with it. And at 159.00 makes it all the better. Yeah its made in China, its heavy (but I kinda like that about it), but it seems to be built like a tank. I know its a loose knock off of an 870. Any of you have one of these? If so what has been your experience? I'm really thinking of buying the Field version of this gun, or just getting a field barrel for the Protector. __________________ "I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery." - Thomas Jefferson

April 27, 2012, 12:09 PM	#2
Lee Lapin Senior Member Join Date: September 7, 2004 Location: SE NC Posts: 1,239	I have a couple of them I bought used, and they've been working just fine so far. A little shorter LOP stock as is standard on them works better for most folks, a 5-round magazine is a plus, and a plain jane bead sight riot gun is hard to beat IMHO. __________________ Mindset - Skillset - Toolset. In that order! Attitude and skill will get you through times of no gear, better than gear will get you through times of no attitude and no skill.

August 14, 2012, 10:03 AM	#3
graysmoke Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 378	I own a New England Firearms (NEF) Pardner 12g pump with a 18.5" barrel, and its an awesome shotgun...It shoots all size shells with no problems. I personally think it's better made than the Mossberg 500 For a home defence weapon...Best option. __________________ "Keep your powder dry, and eyes on the target". -R. Lee Ermey

August 14, 2012, 04:45 PM	#7
graysmoke Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 378	It may need a slight lubrication on the two forearm rails...What size shells are you useing?... 3" shells sometimes needs stronger mechanics to load and eject.? __________________ "Keep your powder dry, and eyes on the target". -R. Lee Ermey Last edited by graysmoke; August 14, 2012 at 04:55 PM.

August 17, 2012, 12:37 AM	#10
PoorRichRichard Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2011 Location: San Berdoo Posts: 269	My shooting buddy has one, and it's awesome. Been tryin to get him to sell it to me for over a year. __________________ You are the weapon, your firearm is just a tool. It's a shame so many get the two mixed up.

August 14, 2012, 10:31 AM	#4
Noreaster Senior Member Join Date: January 30, 2011 Location: New England Posts: 1,449	I have the same shotgun but I paid $10.00 more. It shoots slugs so accurately I mounted a scope on it and us it deer hunting. It out performs my Dept. Rem 870 shotguns in accuracy and dependability.

August 14, 2012, 10:32 AM	#5
SoilworK777 Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 247	It's a great gun, as are the IAC shotguns. I have the Hawk 982. It operates more smoothly than the 870 Express.

August 14, 2012, 11:58 AM	#6
old fart Senior Member Join Date: May 24, 2009 Posts: 405	is there a break in period for these guns?, i have one i haven't fired much and is still real tight. i have to slam the forarm up pretty fast or shells seem to want to stop before loading. thanks

August 14, 2012, 08:12 PM	#9
jmortimer Junior member Join Date: January 24, 2010 Location: South West Riverside County California Posts: 2,763	Mine was flawless. Remington/Marlin/H&R Pardner Pump is the best deal for the $$$. LGS says they sell a lot of them and no returns.

August 17, 2012, 12:43 AM	#11
TheKlawMan Junior member Join Date: June 23, 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 2,149	The biggest problem I have heard of it is the difficulty with getting an extra barrel. You are to send in the gun to the manufacturer to have it fitted.

August 19, 2012, 09:44 PM	#12
ddgrego Junior Member Join Date: May 12, 2012 Posts: 11	Hi old fart. i had similiar problems with mine and it got to where it wouldnt load hardly at all when almost new.My problem after much work on it and just observing the gun and thinking about the problem was the forearm.the 2 slide rods were brazed on incorrectly as it wasnt going in far enough to load shell.Remington finally sent me a new one after i sent them mine and after i installed the new one problem was gone! Shoots and works great now!