Shotguns at Academy Sports

[Guest KFields]

Anybody had any luck buying a decent home defense shotgun from Academy Sports here in Knoxville? I went to look today and after the 15 minute wait just to put my hands on a few I left empty handed. Any brands they offer to stay away from? Thanks for the insight.

[Guest KFields]

Sorry I put this in the wrong spot. Admins could you please move it?

[Guest bkelm18]

They sell the same guns as anyone else. Remington and Mossberg are generally considered the best for the money. Maverick is the economy line made by Mossberg.

[Major Kong]

Yep, Remington 870 or Mossberg 500 are the standards, each with 100 variations. I've got a Remington and it does everything I've asked of it.

[Bassoneer]

I purchased one of the Mossberg Maverick 88's from that exact store last month. With tax and background check it was just over $200. I was there fairly early on a weekend morning and got out quickly. I have been in that store when it was crazy and times like those I don't even think about going to the gun dept. Still have not fired the gun, but plan to as soon as I get a chance. Good luck, B

[I_Like_Pie]

I purchased one of the Mossberg Maverick 88's from that exact store last month. With tax and background check it was just over $200. I was there fairly early on a weekend morning and got out quickly. I have been in that store when it was crazy and times like those I don't even think about going to the gun dept. Still have not fired the gun, but plan to as soon as I get a chance. Good luck, B

This is the best deal in SD going right now. The safety on those guns are unusually stiff, but otherwise about perfect for a life hopefully to never leave the closet.

[daddyo]

All I wanted was a simple, pump action HD shotgun that would go boom every time I pulled the trigger. Didn't want a lot of money tied up in one, so I bought the NEF Pardner Protector at my local Academy for $179 plus tax and background check.