Nalapombu
Member
Hey all,
I've been nosing around for a low cost 870 to make into a HD shotgun. I am in no hurry and sooner or later the right one will come along.
Until then, I have been thinking about other options. One of them is picking up one of the 870 clones like the Pardner Pump or the IAC HAWK series. I have seen USED versions of those go for pretty low money. I've heard a lot of great things about them too.
One of the models that I keep coming back to and studying is the H&R PARDNER PUMP YOUTH 20 Gauge. It is matte blued with black synthetic furniture. It comes with a 21 inch VR barrel with choke tubes. I don't know the LOP of the stock, but it's probably 12 or 13 inches. It also handles 2 3/4 and 3 inch shells and is 5+1. Almost all the gear made for the Remington 870 would fit on this shotgun. It looks like it would be great for HD use.
The only thing I would change on one should I get it would be to try and find a +1 or +2 extended tube and a light mount. I might extend the stock if its too short for me. There wouldn't have to be many things at all changed on it and it would be good to go.
The MAJOR thing is that it's a 20 GAUGE instead of a 12. I know the overwhelming majority of people virtually demand that all HD shotguns be 12 gauge. I understand that, but I also think that the 20 gauge can also be a mighty effective HD weapon with the right ammo.
How many of you like and use a 20 gauge as your HD weapon whether it be a primary or one for your wife or girlfriend? Do you have any reservations about using the 20 for home defense? If so, what are they?
Thoughts on the 870 clones?
Does anyone make 20 gauge extension tubes in +1 or +2??
Thanks for your time and opinions.
Nalajr
I've been nosing around for a low cost 870 to make into a HD shotgun. I am in no hurry and sooner or later the right one will come along.
Until then, I have been thinking about other options. One of them is picking up one of the 870 clones like the Pardner Pump or the IAC HAWK series. I have seen USED versions of those go for pretty low money. I've heard a lot of great things about them too.
One of the models that I keep coming back to and studying is the H&R PARDNER PUMP YOUTH 20 Gauge. It is matte blued with black synthetic furniture. It comes with a 21 inch VR barrel with choke tubes. I don't know the LOP of the stock, but it's probably 12 or 13 inches. It also handles 2 3/4 and 3 inch shells and is 5+1. Almost all the gear made for the Remington 870 would fit on this shotgun. It looks like it would be great for HD use.
The only thing I would change on one should I get it would be to try and find a +1 or +2 extended tube and a light mount. I might extend the stock if its too short for me. There wouldn't have to be many things at all changed on it and it would be good to go.
The MAJOR thing is that it's a 20 GAUGE instead of a 12. I know the overwhelming majority of people virtually demand that all HD shotguns be 12 gauge. I understand that, but I also think that the 20 gauge can also be a mighty effective HD weapon with the right ammo.
How many of you like and use a 20 gauge as your HD weapon whether it be a primary or one for your wife or girlfriend? Do you have any reservations about using the 20 for home defense? If so, what are they?
Thoughts on the 870 clones?
Does anyone make 20 gauge extension tubes in +1 or +2??
Thanks for your time and opinions.
Nalajr