Over / Under Short Barrel Shotgun

Avtomat-Acolyte · May 24, 2011

I need a good, reliable Over / Under 12 gauge.

Any suggestions?

Anyone have any hands-on time with Stoeger or any others? I'm not looking for a gun that costs more than $500 because the tax stamp is going to be another $200 charge plus whatever a gunsmith charges to cut the barrels and buttstock off.

Avtomat-Acolyte · May 24, 2011

The above gun is a Franchi. The barrels are too long for my liking, though, and I would have them cut back to where the handguard ends.

For comparison, here's my Remington 870 in 12 gauge:

Frost · May 24, 2011

What does your 870 look like with that short barrel and a full stock?

Avtomat-Acolyte · May 24, 2011

Frost said:
What does your 870 look like with that short barrel and a full stock?

I will show you after dinner. If I can find the buttstock, that is!

Avtomat-Acolyte · May 24, 2011

The gun is a Wingmaster and had a really long barrel with some kind of hunting choke. The wood is original furniture. I actually think I am going to keep the buttstock on her for the duration of hurricane season now that I move around the house with it a bit.

Frost · May 24, 2011

Kool
Thanks

mcdaniel · May 27, 2011

I have a Yildiz I bought for birding and clays, Couldn't commit to anymore money out of the box. $400 at academy. They come in 12, 20, and .410.

http://www.academy.com/webapp/wcs/store ... 4294958154

I love it and it shoots great. Mine was really tight when i got it, but it has broken in nicely.

mcdaniel · Jan 25, 2012

Hey AA, You ever build this?

Avtomat-Acolyte · Jan 25, 2012

Not yet. Still in planning stages.

mcdaniel · Jan 26, 2012

Great, did you check out the yildiz? What base gun are you going to use?

Avtomat-Acolyte · Jan 26, 2012

I'm leaning heavily towards a Stoeger with internal firing pins. I don't like the idea of rabbit ears (exposed hammers) for a variety of reasons, most of which is them snagging on things.

mcdaniel · Jan 26, 2012

Good luck on the build, I am ready for you to do it.

The Yildiz I have doesn't have exposed hammers,Only think on the tang is the takedown lever. Maybe you weren't talking about the link i gave you though. Either way it'll be sweet.