Stevens Tactical ???

[BSA1]

I am seeking opinions. LGS has a used Stevens Tactical 12 ga. 18" barrel, 3" chamber, Ghost Ring rear and fiber optic front sights for $200.00 it has a dull matte finish (probably blued) and two action bars to the forearm. It is of course for self-defense and affordable enough for a truck gun.

Comments please.

 

[NOMI WASP]

I have a buddy with a Stevens and he's happy with it. Psst... Don't tell anyone but the one I handled I liked a little bit more than my Mossberg 500 Persuader. Might not last as long as the Mossy but I rarely shoot that beast and I was going to sale it but my wife talked me out of it. Most useless gun I own.

I would buy it.

 

[ugaarguy]

That sounds like a Stevens 320 Security. MSRP is $260, and Academy Sports sells them new for $230, or $220 (I assume the lower price model has a plain blade front rather than fiber optic).

My only other issue is that you can get a new, US made Remington 870 or Mossberg 500 for a little over $300. Those shotguns have proven track records, and can also be purchased used in the Mid $200s (sometimes low $200s).

If you want the Stevens I'd haggle hard with the LGS on the used or buy new from a big box store.

 

[Slater]

There's also the Stevens 350, which is an Ithaca 37 clone.

 

[BSA1]

I think it is the 350 Model. A big part of my decision will be how much they will come down on the price since, as pointed out, the price of Remington and Mossberg is close.

 

[NOMI WASP]

I'm not sure about the current price but my Mossberg was $360 almost 3 years ago. $200 for a new 12g seems decent to me.... But I'm not a big shotgun guy

 

[Slater]

Bud's has them for $212 brand new (price somewhat negotiable):


http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/...59/Savage-Stevens+350+SEC+PUMP+12GA+18.5"+GRS

 

[BSA1]

That is a very attractive offer from Bud's $212.00 plus shipping plus $25.00 transfer fee to my FFL vs. $200.00 plus tax for a used gun.

 

[Scooter22]

Only problems I've heard about these foreign made clones are the parts aren't interchangeable. The one thing I've noticed is they are heavy compared to the originals. I don't know what steel is being used but they handle alot more sluggish. JMHO

 

[Slater]

Shipping is included in the price from Bud's.

 

[BSA1]

Slater,

That's even better. If they accept my offer of $200.00 then I am only paying $15.00 or so more for a new gun.

At this price I can buy a pair of them for Christmas gifts for two lucky kids.

Thanks guys. You are great.