its the Mr. Potato Head of the shotgun world.
That should be their advertising slogan!
its the Mr. Potato Head of the shotgun world.
Thanks again folks. I've been getting some feedback from other sources as well and have narrowed my choice down to the Remington 870 Series. Now, it's a matter of choosing the proper unit to suit my needs.Be careful with the 870, some early models have an issue with jamming fired shells. The quick fix to clear the jam is accomplished by slamming the weapon against a hard surface while racking the action, doesn't sound very user friendly. Remington put out a conversion kit to fix it. Newer models have a problem with the tubular magazine jamming, a plastic piece can break off and cause the jam.
Might want to also consider the Mossberg 590, you can mount a bayonnet on it, and is currently in use with the Marines.
Be careful with the 870, some early models have an issue with jamming fired shells. The quick fix to clear the jam is accomplished by slamming the weapon against a hard surface while racking the action, doesn't sound very user friendly. Remington put out a conversion kit to fix it. Newer models have a problem with the tubular magazine jamming, a plastic piece can break off and cause the jam.
Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain Nascar....he is a naysayer and a contrarian.
But we like him anyway, we just take him with a grain of salt (er, powder).
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The man asked for a recommendation for a firearm Bob, not where to take a hike![]()
The man asked for a recommendation for a firearm Bob, not where to take a hike
If in doubt, contact a reliable gunsmith. Case closed.
I was days away from going to my local police station to apply for the paperwork for a new handgun when I ended up putting my disposable funds into my oil tank instead.I was hoping to add a GI-style 1911 to my collection. Looks like I’m saving my pennies, once again!
Do you have to go to the police station every time you want to buy one? I moved out of jersey in 95 and honestly can't remember what the procedure was then.
Over 6 millon 870's and clones out there. I have a cheap 870 express that is 23 years old, it came with two barrels. a 28" vent rib, and a 20" smooth slug barrel with rifle sights. The only problems I have ever had with it were operator related. Once while deer hunting I jammed a shell in the mag backwards. Tough jam to clear, but nothing is idiot proof. Mossberg has some nice guns set up for self defense, but I never liked the saftey on top of the reciever. Too used to my remington. Unless you want to drop $900+ on a good semi, you can't beat an 870.
The ruger 10/22 by the way, was an excellent choice. midwayusa.com had some nice high capacity mags on sale recently (get the steel lips). All you need now is a scoped .308 bolt gun and a good .357 revolver and you have a very complete gun collection. You guys are still allowed to own handguns up there aren't you?
i don't think high capacity mags are allowed in the state.....
What other weapons or devices are illegal in NJ?
1. Destructive devices
(a) bomb
(b) rocket
Is missile listed?Damn... so much for my plan to build a silo out back.![]()
15 round maximum.
15 round maximum.