High Gloss Blue & Walnut Shotguns?

[DaveTN]

I’m thinking about adding a pump shotgun. I already have an 1100 Competition Synthetic so I don’t think I’d be interested in autos (but not 100% sure).

I do not hunt. This will be a range toy with possible use as a Home Defense shotgun.

Does anyone make anything in High Gloss blue/Walnut in the <$600 range other than the Remington 870 WingMaster?

I’d like an 870 WingMaster with a 20” Fully rifled barrel with Rifle Sights. But I don’t guess they make that anymore.

I’m not interested in anything synthetic.

Just kicking around ideas right now.

[gregintenn]

If you aren't set on new, I'd recommend a model 12 Winchester or a model 37 Ithaca.

[xsubsailor]

High gloss and walnut makes it tough. This is the closest I could come up with. (matte blue and ?? wood)

https://www.remington.com/shotguns/pump-action/model-870/model-870-express-combo

[DaveTN]

18 minutes ago, gregintenn said:

If you aren't set on new, I'd recommend a model 12 Winchester or a model 37 Ithaca.

Thanks Greg, I'm not set on new, I'll check those out. 

I’ve looked at a few used ads locally, but if I’m paying near new price; I’ll just order new.

12 minutes ago, xsubsailor said:

High gloss and walnut makes it tough. This is the closest I could come up with. (matte blue and ?? wood)

https://www.remington.com/shotguns/pump-action/model-870/model-870-express-combo

Thanks, I’ve looked at that. But Matt or parkerized is out.

[gregintenn]

44 minutes ago, DaveTN said:

Thanks Greg, I'm not set on new, I'll check those out. 

I’ve looked at a few used ads locally, but if I’m paying near new price; I’ll just order new.

Thanks, I’ve looked at that. But Matt or parkerized is out.

Apples and oranges, Dave. A new 870 does not compare to the quality or an old Ithaca or Winchester.

[gregintenn]

I guess the price of a pump shotgun will go through the roof now that you're looking for one.

At least that's what happened with 39 Smiths!

[DaveTN]

27 minutes ago, gregintenn said:

I guess the price of a pump shotgun will go through the roof now that you're looking for one.

At least that's what happened with 39 Smiths!

Ha, Ha, Ha, I don’t think so. I can buy the top of the line brand new 870 WingMaster, high gloss blue and American walnut for $636, I can’t buy a new Model 39. 

But you never know what will happen. I think I want to scope a revolver, so I’ve been kicking around the idea of trading a pre-lock for a new 686 with a lock because they are already tapped. How silly is that. 

[Chucktshoes]

11 minutes ago, DaveTN said:

Ha, Ha, Ha, I don’t think so. I can buy the top of the line brand new 870 WingMaster, high gloss blue and American walnut for $636, I can’t buy a new Model 39. 

But you never know what will happen. I think I want to scope a revolver, so I’ve been kicking around the idea of trading a pre-lock for a new 686 with a lock because they are already tapped. How silly is that. 

I’m thinking that retirement has presented you with way too much time on your hands and the lack of focused direction is causing your thinking to get a bit fuzzy.

[gregintenn]

57 minutes ago, DaveTN said:

Ha, Ha, Ha, I don’t think so. I can buy the top of the line brand new 870 WingMaster, high gloss blue and American walnut for $636, I can’t buy a new Model 39. 

But you never know what will happen. I think I want to scope a revolver, so I’ve been kicking around the idea of trading a pre-lock for a new 686 with a lock because they are already tapped. How silly is that. 

Just have it drilled and tapped.

[DaveTN]

3 hours ago, Chucktshoes said:

I’m thinking that retirement has presented you with way too much time on your hands and the lack of focused direction is causing your thinking to get a bit fuzzy.

Now you sound like my wife.

[DaveTN]

4 hours ago, Chucktshoes said:

I’m thinking that retirement has presented you with way too much time on your hands and the lack of focused direction is causing your thinking to get a bit fuzzy.

 

4 hours ago, gregintenn said:

Just have it drilled and tapped.

I’ve also been kicking around the idea of trading a Garand for a high end scoped revolver. 

[Chucktshoes]

1 hour ago, DaveTN said:

 

I’ve also been kicking around the idea of trading a Garand for a high end scoped revolver. 

You need help. 

[gregintenn]

1 hour ago, Chucktshoes said:

You need help. 

Or an income. You don't trade away nice things.....you accumulate them.

[1madss]

An older Winchester Defender. Not the new SXP but one of the 1200-1300 series. Not exactly a high polish blue but not matt/parkerized. Usually found under $400.

[John75]

Have you considered a BPS? I've always loved Browning shotguns. 

[gregintenn]

38 minutes ago, John75 said:

Have you considered a BPS? I've always loved Browning shotguns. 

I hadn't thought of that. It fits the bill perfectly!

https://www.browning.com/products/firearms/shotguns/bps.html

Edited April 20, 2019 by gregintenn

[MP5_Rizzo]

On 4/18/2019 at 11:57 AM, DaveTN said:

I’d like an 870 WingMaster with a 20” Fully rifled barrel with Rifle Sights. But I don’t guess they make that anymore.

If you can find an older 870 that fits your wants except it has a smooth barrel then check out Barrel Exchange.  I’ve purchased a few barrels here and was always very pleased.

Edited April 21, 2019 by MP5_Rizzo

[DaveTN]

I kinda get the feeling that some of you guys feel that if you had the need to use a shotgun as a home defense weapon it must be black and tactical. I on the other hand think the bad guy should have the opportunity of being taken down by a gun that is every bit as purdy as it is functional.
Plus, if he is taken off to the hospital or jail I wouldn’t want him describing the gun he was looking at as “ugly”. That just wouldn’t be right for either of us.

[gregintenn]

1 hour ago, DaveTN said:

I kinda get the feeling that some of you guys feel that if you had the need to use a shotgun as a home defense weapon it must be black and tactical. I on the other hand think the bad guy should have the opportunity of being taken down by a gun that is every bit as purdy as it is functional.
Plus, if he is taken off to the hospital or jail I wouldn’t want him describing the gun he was looking at as “ugly”. That just wouldn’t be right for either of us.

He'll enjoy the view of an Ithaca double here.

[DaveTN]

 Anyone have a Remington 11-87 Premier? I can’t tell if the blue is polished from the pictures, but it looks good. And GB is littered with them for under $500. (I've only owned 1100's never an 11-87)