Disadvantage being they’re 3x the price
There's an 870P listed for sale in the classifieds that's a great deal. Includes ext. tube, surefire forend, WC sidesaddle, speedfeed stock at $600. I have an 870P set up similarly (magpul, not speedfeed stock; otherwise basically identical) and I am quite happy with it. My pump is for personal defense only, however. It would not be a good choice for 3 gun or hunting.
when I was in the market or a semi auto 12G, I came to the conclusion that a used Benelli M2 was probably the best value for the dollar. It will, however, almost certainly exceed your $500 budget cap.
Last edited by Nephrology; 10-05-2018 at 09:32 PM.
I finally found a pawn shop queen Browning Auto-5. Paid $300 and tax. Took years to find it.
For a pump, I'd not even think, just get a Benelli Nova, if the stock fits you, if not get the Super Nova as it's adjustable. There's is no finer pump gun.
I own one Benelli Super Nova and several 870s. The Benelli is a very interesting shotgun, but I don't like it as much as the 870s. Of course if I shot it more, maybe the action would smooth out and then I'd like it more.
Pump guns are cheap right now. I paid $161 (+ shipping and transfer fees) for what appears to be an 870P without "Police" marked on the receiver. I'd guess it was made in the mid-80s. I already added a Wilson +1 extension ($50) and will get a MagPul stock and forend at some point ($120). Altogether I should have about $400 in the gun when I'm finished with it.
If you get an 870 it's definitely better to buy an older used one than a new one. For new manufacture, I'd get the Benelli SuperNova Tactical. They run about $500 on Gunbroker.
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Last edited by Unobtanium; 10-06-2018 at 02:32 AM.
Is the LOP adjustable on the Supernova or is it only if it has a collapsible stock?
I would agree.
The Nova's stock and receiver are one unit, while the SuperNova's stock is removable. IF NY law allows a pistol gripped stock on a pump gun, the Mesa Tactical Urbino stock has a short LOP. I have one on my M1Super90.
https://mesatactical.com/search.php?...ection=product
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