mail in rebate on shotguns

[OS]

I was browsing through a big 5 ad and noticed the shotgun of the week had a $20 mail in rebate. Too bad there's no coupon I can use also.

 

[K1052]

What kind of shotgun?

 

[OS]

Originally posted by: K1052
What kind of shotgun?

I think it was a remington

 

[K1052]

Originally posted by: OS

Originally posted by: K1052
What kind of shotgun?

I think it was a remington

What are you going to use it for?

 

[iwearnosox]

Originally posted by: K1052

Originally posted by: OS

Originally posted by: K1052
What kind of shotgun?

I think it was a remington

What are you going to use it for?

Killing his neighbors, of course.

 

[K1052]

Originally posted by: iwearnosox

Originally posted by: K1052

Originally posted by: OS

Originally posted by: K1052
What kind of shotgun?

I think it was a remington

What are you going to use it for?

Killing his neighbors, of course.

For neighbor killing I recommend something a bit more compact with more penetration and ammo capacity, like a nice under folder AK47.

 

[chrisms]

I don't know much about guns, but what is the downside to those $80 shotguns I am always so tempted to buy?

 

[K1052]

Originally posted by: chrisms
I don't know much about guns, but what is the downside to those $80 shotguns I am always so tempted to buy?

Likely lower quality materials/craftmanship. I am assuming this is a new shotgun.

Most likely a knock off from China.

 

[cornbread]

Originally posted by: chrisms
I don't know much about guns, but what is the downside to those $80 shotguns I am always so tempted to buy?

It all depends on what you want to use it for.. For someone that just wants something for home defense that they don't plan on shooting often, a cheap single-shot shotgun (most 80$ shotguns would be single shot) will do just fine.

I think the rebate that was mentioned is for the Remington Model 870 Express 12ga pump shotgun, which is not a bad beginner's gun either.. It is one of Remington's cheapest models (around 250$), and is a good all-around gun, with a lot less recoil than many of your cheaper shotguns (New England Arms).

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: iwearnosox

Originally posted by: K1052

Originally posted by: OS

Originally posted by: K1052
What kind of shotgun?

I think it was a remington

What are you going to use it for?

Killing his neighbors, of course.

Hey OS, were you one of the hoodlums that killed the old man in Ontario the other day, the one who was shot in the park restroom? I won't tell!

 

[K1052]

Originally posted by: cornbread

Originally posted by: chrisms
I don't know much about guns, but what is the downside to those $80 shotguns I am always so tempted to buy?

It all depends on what you want to use it for.. For someone that just wants something for home defense that they don't plan on shooting often, a cheap single-shot shotgun (most 80$ shotguns would be single shot) will do just fine.

I think the rebate that was mentioned is for the Remington Model 870 Express 12ga pump shotgun, which is not a bad beginner's gun either.. It is one of Remington's cheapest models (around 250$), and is a good all-around gun, with a lot less recoil than many of your cheaper shotguns (New England Arms).

I would not recommend anything with a one round capacity for home defense. You need a pump shotgun or revolver at the minimum.

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: chrisms
I don't know much about guns, but what is the downside to those $80 shotguns I am always so tempted to buy?

It probably only holds one shell, so you have to reload it after each shot.

 

[Viper GTS]

My home defense gun

12 ga Benelli Nova Pump (Special Purpose + ghost ring sights), with a recoil reducer installed.

I still need to pick up the mag extension for it, right now I can only get 5 rounds in it.

Viper GTS

 

[cornbread]

Originally posted by: K1052

Originally posted by: cornbread

Originally posted by: chrisms
I don't know much about guns, but what is the downside to those $80 shotguns I am always so tempted to buy?

It all depends on what you want to use it for.. For someone that just wants something for home defense that they don't plan on shooting often, a cheap single-shot shotgun (most 80$ shotguns would be single shot) will do just fine.

I think the rebate that was mentioned is for the Remington Model 870 Express 12ga pump shotgun, which is not a bad beginner's gun either.. It is one of Remington's cheapest models (around 250$), and is a good all-around gun, with a lot less recoil than many of your cheaper shotguns (New England Arms).

I would not recommend anything with a one round capacity for home defense. You need a pump shotgun or revolver at the minimum.

I guess that depends on where you live too.. In the ghetto, you might need quite a few rounds to knock someone off
Most situations, more than one shot would be overkill to stop a situation, especially in a situation where just holding the gun on a burglar, etc. would do the trick, and a shot would not need to be fired. Personally, I keep several guns in different places in my home, with shells nearby, but none of them loaded. I figure holding a shotgun to someone that has broken into my home will suffice until the cops arrive. They won't have to know whether it's loaded or not.

 

[K1052]

Originally posted by: cornbread

Originally posted by: K1052

Originally posted by: cornbread

Originally posted by: chrisms
I don't know much about guns, but what is the downside to those $80 shotguns I am always so tempted to buy?

It all depends on what you want to use it for.. For someone that just wants something for home defense that they don't plan on shooting often, a cheap single-shot shotgun (most 80$ shotguns would be single shot) will do just fine.

I think the rebate that was mentioned is for the Remington Model 870 Express 12ga pump shotgun, which is not a bad beginner's gun either.. It is one of Remington's cheapest models (around 250$), and is a good all-around gun, with a lot less recoil than many of your cheaper shotguns (New England Arms).

I would not recommend anything with a one round capacity for home defense. You need a pump shotgun or revolver at the minimum.

I guess that depends on where you live too.. In the ghetto, you might need quite a few rounds to knock someone off
Most situations, more than one shot would be overkill to stop a situation, especially in a situation where just holding the gun on a burglar, etc. would do the trick, and a shot would not need to be fired. Personally, I keep several guns in different places in my home, with shells nearby, but none of them loaded. I figure holding a shotgun to someone that has broken into my home will suffice until the cops arrive. They won't have to know whether it's loaded or not.

If you miss, for any reason, you would find yourself in a pretty crappy situation. You have to be fully prepared to shoot and accept the consequences.

The firearm most likely to be used in such a situation is my Ruger P89 loaded with +P+ hollowpoints.

 

[K1052]

Originally posted by: Viper GTS
My home defense gun

12 ga Benelli Nova Pump (Special Purpose + ghost ring sights), with a recoil reducer installed.

I still need to pick up the mag extension for it, right now I can only get 5 rounds in it.

Viper GTS

Nice choice. I have never been much of a shotty guy myself.

 

[Viper GTS]

Originally posted by: cornbread

I guess that depends on where you live too.. In the ghetto, you might need quite a few rounds to knock someone off
Most situations, more than one shot would be overkill to stop a situation, especially in a situation where just holding the gun on a burglar, etc. would do the trick, and a shot would not need to be fired. Personally, I keep several guns in different places in my home, with shells nearby, but none of them loaded. I figure holding a shotgun to someone that has broken into my home will suffice until the cops arrive. They won't have to know whether it's loaded or not.

If my only choice was unloaded or one round I think I'd pass on the gun entirely.

Not even worth picking up if you can't make good on the threat.

Viper GTS

 

[OS]

Originally posted by: NutBucket

Originally posted by: iwearnosox

Originally posted by: K1052

Originally posted by: OS

Originally posted by: K1052
What kind of shotgun?

I think it was a remington

What are you going to use it for?

Killing his neighbors, of course.

Hey OS, were you one of the hoodlums that killed the old man in Ontario the other day, the one who was shot in the park restroom? I won't tell!

Man, that guy was running his mouth about how he would school me in Quake and then I, oh wait, actually I have an alibi. :Q

 

[jagec]

Originally posted by: OS

Originally posted by: K1052
What kind of shotgun?

I think it was a remington

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