New toy

**Nuckle** · 05-06-09, 05:21 PM

Originally Posted by CivilWars

Originally Posted by Nuckle

Originally Posted by CivilWars

I did look at some, but not sure if I want to go that route just yet. The 870 is probably the wiser choice, something nice and short, right next to the headboard...

What happened to the BPS?

Harder to find. Going to Cablea's in about 30 minutes, so wish me luck.

So because it is hard you are going to stomp your dreams? :10

Get the BPS and thank me later. The 870 is not in the same league.

**CivilWars** · 05-06-09, 05:23 PM

I probably won't buy anything tonight, but you never know. The more I save on the shotgun the more I can spend on the rifle later is partially my logic too.

**33knight33** · 05-06-09, 05:29 PM

Originally Posted by Blakeman

Originally Posted by CivilWars

Like I told Nuckle via PM I will probably be getting a Mossberg 835 or Remington 870 this week, still trying to decide. Then next on the list might just be a Remington 700, but that might be a later purchase. Yes, Civil has the bug.

My vote is an 870, can't go wrong with the most sold and copied shotgun in the world. I have an express magnum with a 20 and 28 inch barrels. It has never failed me.

agreed. I was just at my preferred gun shop about an hour ago checking out a new Remington 870 Express. (I had a mossberg, but I am done with their shotguns)

The one I am about to get looks like this:

**33knight33** · 05-06-09, 05:33 PM

Originally Posted by Kanati8869

ruger 10/22... best 22 evar.

correction!

ruger MK III .... best 22 ever!

(heh sorry, I had too... I love pistols in .22 more than I do rifles....)

**Big_Boze** · 05-06-09, 07:22 PM

Nice Civ =] New guns are always welcome new toys.

Now I just need to go get a damn rifle!

**Anti-Squeaker** · 05-06-09, 07:36 PM

Damn, i wish my parents would let me get a gun.

Will you adopt me Civil? :9

**{DCM}necessaryevil101** · 05-06-09, 08:47 PM

Originally Posted by Blakeman

I always drool over one of these, but I really don't have the need....

Saiga 12 Shotgun based on the AK-47.

I ordered one just like that off of atlantic firearms 2 months ago, picked it up from the FFL dealer march 3rd.

Saiga 12 Tactical Shotgun with Tromix Shark Brake, (20 round drum, with foldable stock)

That saiga chews through a drum pretty fast on full-auto, I'd suggest using semi-auto.

I plan on purchasing more guns during the summer.

**Kanati** · 05-06-09, 09:22 PM

I just wish ruger would get off their asses and make the 10/22 in a 17HMR caliber. I'd buy that in a heartbeat.

**CivilWars** · 05-06-09, 11:17 PM

Went to Cabela's and so almost bought a shotgun. Remington 870 Tactical 12 ga either 7+1 or 8+1 extended tube with removable door breach, 18.5". Oh so pretty. I am supposed to get paid on some contract work I just did, and it will be mine, oh yes, it will. I will prolly have some pics next weekend of the Civil family shootout.

**RottnJP** · 05-07-09, 12:59 AM

For what you're talking about, get a 870 or mossy 500.

I've got 'em all, and the 835 it is tops for hunting, but it is noticably longer and heavier, and just doesn't handle as quickly. The Mossy 590 Mariner wins for HD hands down. My 870 has a little smoother action, but not as tough/beefy as the 590. I have no problems with the 590 with magnum loads, but the 870 complains a bit. (It's lighter, jumps more, and doesn't settle down as nicely.) The 870 has also shown the years worse- gets a little rusty here and there without being taken out and cleaned every so often. The Mariner OTOH, with it's nickle coating, never needs a lick of work, and handles superbly with the 18.5" barrel and full-length magazine tube. 9 rounds of magnum #1 buck at my disposal make me feel warm and fuzzy. Then the M4gery is just backup for finishing off the survivors...

A semi-auto is fine, but will cost as must as my 3 shotties combined, and with practice you can work a pump just as fast, IMO. From a practical standpoint, anyway: With either gun, by the time your target is back in the ring (or your bead is back on the target) you're ready to fire again.

Either gun will let you change to a longer barrel for hunting within seconds.