Best Pump Shotgun???

bcavin · April 22, 2008, 02:08 AM

Cast votes on best pump!

kozak6 · April 22, 2008, 02:27 AM

I'm really partial to the Ithaca Model 37.

It's lighter and smoother than the Remington 870, and the slide release is on the right side of the trigger guard where I can actually reach it.

The bottom eject is also super cool.

bcavin · April 22, 2008, 03:02 AM

well put. i will admit that the 870 is lacking in ergonomics in that the bolt release is far forward of the trigger. mossberg ergonomics with easy to reach release and top tang safety are pretty good. but my vote still goes with 870

bigghoss · April 22, 2008, 03:10 AM

I really like my mossberg 500 but the 870 just feels a bit more solid to me.

BillCA · April 22, 2008, 03:41 AM

The 870 still gets top nod. Not only is it a great defense platform, but it's easily one of the better hunting shotguns too. For me, the 870 gets the nod for reliability, durability and good design. My 12-ga is a Winchester 1300 Defender, but the 870 is a 20-ga with a short barrel and a load of #3 buckshot.

hogdogs · April 22, 2008, 10:41 AM

FOR ME... You can't beat the ergonomically perfect layout of the Mossberg 500! Safety is ambidextrous and located where it is naturally operable while the gun is shouldered even with gloves on. For the right handed person the slide release is perfectly located so your middle finger can operate it from a fully shouldered position without moving your trigger finger from the trigger or gaurded position.
Just the ideal gun IMHO YMMV...
Brent

CajunBass · April 22, 2008, 10:50 AM

I don't have one, but I'd have to say it's the 870 Remington. The test of time, and sales have proven that.

SilentHitz · April 22, 2008, 11:15 AM

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I'm really partial to the Ithaca Model 37.

Same here, I hunted with a 37 featherlight w/ cutts compensator and a box of complete choke tubes for decades. My Dad used it for years before I got it, now my brother has it. Never a malfunction, and never had a screw turned on it...except when I completely disassembled it for cleaning and inspection.

I know there are a lot of good pump guns now, but I still love how reliable the old Ithaca is.

I still have a Colt pump, keep it just because they don't make them anymore, and not many folks would wanna buy one with " Property of Jackson Police Dept." stamped on the receiver.

Hedley · April 22, 2008, 11:36 AM

The 500's and 870's are hard to beat, but my BPS is still the favorite. It's so pretty and smooth.

imp · April 22, 2008, 12:07 PM

My 590 Mariner is one of my favorite guns, and my most used.

Crosshair · April 22, 2008, 12:24 PM

Another vote for the Ithaca 37. Mine is a Pre-73 18" "Police Special". So I can pump-fire it. Gets allot of looks at the range.

BigJimP · April 22, 2008, 12:26 PM

Browning BPS for me - fit and finish, smooth action, neutral cast on comb so its easy to shoot for lefties or right handers and the bottom ejection is also a plus if you have lefties or right handers using the gun.

My 2nd choice would be the 870 Wingmaster - also a quality gun.

mikenbarb · April 22, 2008, 12:27 PM

Love my 870 but the 500 is great also. Have had the same Mossberg 500 for 28 years with thousands of rounds thru her and never had a problem. Always cleaned and oiled it after every use.

Running Gunfight · April 22, 2008, 08:34 PM

870 for me.

rantingredneck · April 22, 2008, 08:42 PM

I prefer the 870, but the 500 is in my safe too.

Horseless Trooper · April 22, 2008, 11:00 PM

Winchester Model 12, with out a doubt. I have a Model 12 with the barrel cut to 18in. that is the one I'm going to grab if the problem can be handled with a 12ga. I also have a Model 12 skeet gun. Super slick actions and I have never had a problem with the single action bar binding.I prefer the safety on the front of the trigger guard rather than the back like the Remington or the top like the Mossy. Thats also the reason I chose the Maverick for my car gun. I do own 2 Mossberg 500's however and a bunch of doubles, singles, over-unders, and a couple of autos. I hope to find a reasonable rifle sighted Ithaca 37 riot gun someday but It won't replace the Winchester.

soldiercraig · April 22, 2008, 11:12 PM

I have an 870 and absolutely love it!! Buddy of mine has the 500 and its not too shabby.

Swampghost · April 22, 2008, 11:22 PM

I voted 870 but will go along with the Mod. 12. I have my grandfathers, oldie but a goodie, and it's much smoother than my later model 870.

Here in the salt air, we have to clean frequently. I did shotguns last weekend and cleaning that old Mod.12 always brings back fond memories.

jrothWA · April 22, 2008, 11:31 PM

Ithaca M37 in 12 or 16
Win M1897
Win M12

Now take your poll!

olddrum1 · April 22, 2008, 11:54 PM

I choose the BPS in that I shoot a lot of small gauge. I feel that the BPS in the smaller gauges has a little more solid feeling to them than the Remingtons.

mellow_c · April 24, 2008, 04:02 AM

I heard the military has their contract with Mossberg. But I would never trade my 870 for one. It's an 18" all black with 6+1 shot tube. I like the front grip and the looks in general better on the 870 than other pumps. Plus, I could never imagine in a million years having a problem with my 870.

b.thomas · April 24, 2008, 04:59 AM

Anything with WINGMASTER written on the side of it!

Brad Clodfelter · April 24, 2008, 03:47 PM

870's will be the hands-down winner in the pump category. They last forever and just plain work.

Nemsis · April 24, 2008, 09:02 PM

+1 for the 870

Leif · April 25, 2008, 06:26 AM

Browning BPS.

View Poll Results: Best Pump Shotgun Ever?
Remington 870	234	47.46%
Mossberg/maverick 500/590/88	121	24.54%
Winchester 1300	24	4.87%
Browning BPS	35	7.10%
Beneli Supernova	31	6.29%
Other?	48	9.74%
Voters: 493. You may not vote on this poll

April 22, 2008, 02:08 AM	#1
bcavin Member Join Date: April 21, 2008 Location: NC Posts: 38	Best Pump Shotgun??? Cast votes on best pump!

April 22, 2008, 10:50 AM	#7
CajunBass Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2005 Location: North Chesterfield, Virginia Posts: 4,789	I don't have one, but I'd have to say it's the 870 Remington. The test of time, and sales have proven that. __________________ For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 (NKJV)

April 22, 2008, 12:07 PM	#10
imp Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2006 Posts: 626	another vote for Mossberg My 590 Mariner is one of my favorite guns, and my most used.

April 22, 2008, 12:24 PM	#11
Crosshair Senior Member Join Date: December 16, 2004 Location: Grand Forks, ND Posts: 5,333	Another vote for the Ithaca 37. Mine is a Pre-73 18" "Police Special". So I can pump-fire it. Gets allot of looks at the range. __________________ I don't carry a gun to go looking for trouble, I carry a gun in case trouble finds me.

April 22, 2008, 02:27 AM	#2
kozak6 Senior Member Join Date: June 17, 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 3,113	I'm really partial to the Ithaca Model 37. It's lighter and smoother than the Remington 870, and the slide release is on the right side of the trigger guard where I can actually reach it. The bottom eject is also super cool.

April 22, 2008, 03:02 AM	#3
bcavin Member Join Date: April 21, 2008 Location: NC Posts: 38	well put. i will admit that the 870 is lacking in ergonomics in that the bolt release is far forward of the trigger. mossberg ergonomics with easy to reach release and top tang safety are pretty good. but my vote still goes with 870

April 22, 2008, 03:10 AM	#4
bigghoss Senior Member Join Date: September 16, 2006 Location: Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 2,664	I really like my mossberg 500 but the 870 just feels a bit more solid to me.

April 22, 2008, 03:41 AM	#5
BillCA Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 2004 Location: Silicon Valley, Ca Posts: 7,116	The 870 still gets top nod. Not only is it a great defense platform, but it's easily one of the better hunting shotguns too. For me, the 870 gets the nod for reliability, durability and good design. My 12-ga is a Winchester 1300 Defender, but the 870 is a 20-ga with a short barrel and a load of #3 buckshot.

April 22, 2008, 10:41 AM	#6
hogdogs Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 31, 2007 Location: Western Florida panhandle Posts: 11,069	FOR ME... You can't beat the ergonomically perfect layout of the Mossberg 500! Safety is ambidextrous and located where it is naturally operable while the gun is shouldered even with gloves on. For the right handed person the slide release is perfectly located so your middle finger can operate it from a fully shouldered position without moving your trigger finger from the trigger or gaurded position. Just the ideal gun IMHO YMMV... Brent

April 22, 2008, 11:36 AM	#9
Hedley Senior Member Join Date: May 9, 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 1,279	The 500's and 870's are hard to beat, but my BPS is still the favorite. It's so pretty and smooth.

April 22, 2008, 12:26 PM	#12
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	Browning BPS for me - fit and finish, smooth action, neutral cast on comb so its easy to shoot for lefties or right handers and the bottom ejection is also a plus if you have lefties or right handers using the gun. My 2nd choice would be the 870 Wingmaster - also a quality gun.

April 22, 2008, 12:27 PM	#13
mikenbarb Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2007 Location: N.J. Posts: 1,111	Love my 870 but the 500 is great also. Have had the same Mossberg 500 for 28 years with thousands of rounds thru her and never had a problem. Always cleaned and oiled it after every use.

April 22, 2008, 08:34 PM	#14
Running Gunfight Member Join Date: July 1, 2004 Posts: 71	870 for me.

April 22, 2008, 08:42 PM	#15
rantingredneck Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,728	I prefer the 870, but the 500 is in my safe too.

April 22, 2008, 11:00 PM	#16
Horseless Trooper Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 2008 Location: Northern N.Y. Posts: 186	Winchester Model 12 Winchester Model 12, with out a doubt. I have a Model 12 with the barrel cut to 18in. that is the one I'm going to grab if the problem can be handled with a 12ga. I also have a Model 12 skeet gun. Super slick actions and I have never had a problem with the single action bar binding.I prefer the safety on the front of the trigger guard rather than the back like the Remington or the top like the Mossy. Thats also the reason I chose the Maverick for my car gun. I do own 2 Mossberg 500's however and a bunch of doubles, singles, over-unders, and a couple of autos. I hope to find a reasonable rifle sighted Ithaca 37 riot gun someday but It won't replace the Winchester.

April 22, 2008, 11:12 PM	#17
soldiercraig Member Join Date: March 29, 2008 Location: Colorado springs, co Posts: 98	I have an 870 and absolutely love it!! Buddy of mine has the 500 and its not too shabby.

April 22, 2008, 11:22 PM	#18
Swampghost Senior Member Join Date: April 18, 2008 Location: Florida, east coast Posts: 2,106	I voted 870 but will go along with the Mod. 12. I have my grandfathers, oldie but a goodie, and it's much smoother than my later model 870. Here in the salt air, we have to clean frequently. I did shotguns last weekend and cleaning that old Mod.12 always brings back fond memories.

April 22, 2008, 11:31 PM	#19
jrothWA Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2006 Posts: 2,529	Throw in the following:.. Ithaca M37 in 12 or 16 Win M1897 Win M12 Now take your poll!

April 22, 2008, 11:54 PM	#20
olddrum1 Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2008 Location: Mid Missouri Posts: 807	I choose the BPS in that I shoot a lot of small gauge. I feel that the BPS in the smaller gauges has a little more solid feeling to them than the Remingtons.

April 24, 2008, 04:02 AM	#21
mellow_c Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,862	870 I heard the military has their contract with Mossberg. But I would never trade my 870 for one. It's an 18" all black with 6+1 shot tube. I like the front grip and the looks in general better on the 870 than other pumps. Plus, I could never imagine in a million years having a problem with my 870.

April 24, 2008, 04:59 AM	#22
b.thomas Senior Member Join Date: October 8, 2006 Posts: 461	Anything with WINGMASTER written on the side of it!

April 24, 2008, 03:47 PM	#23
Brad Clodfelter Registration in progress Join Date: January 26, 2007 Posts: 925	870's will be the hands-down winner in the pump category. They last forever and just plain work.

April 24, 2008, 09:02 PM	#24
Nemsis Senior Member Join Date: December 27, 2006 Location: Peoples Republic of Chicago Posts: 408	+1 for the 870 __________________ "The American people will never knowingly adopt Socialism. But under the name of 'liberalism' they will adopt every fragment of the Socialist program, until one day America will be a Socialist nation, without knowing how it happened." --Norman Thomas

April 25, 2008, 06:26 AM	#25
Leif Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2005 Posts: 1,237	Browning BPS.