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Originally Posted by Catfish
I`ve never left my roots. I`m a model 12 fan, I still have my frist one, but over the years I`ve picked up 10 more of them.  They don`t make they like that any more. |
I`ve never left my roots. I`m a model 12 fan, I still have my frist one, but over the years I`ve picked up 10 more of them.
They don`t make they like that any more.
I'm a model 12 fan myself. I actually only have 12 now..including the 2 M-42s. My favorite gun for certain...but I must admit I have shot more shells through 1100/11-87 guns than all put together. Have had A-5s and to be honest one is too many..but I digress. I actually have 18 or 19 1100 based guns right now but 8 of them are D grade Skeet guns. What can I say..I bought them pretty cheap years ago.. They are part of my 401 K investments..except they are prettier than money. I also have a matched pair of 1100 small gauges and a matched pair of 870s. They only made 1100 sets of the 870s and they will appreciate in value one day. The neatest set of guns I have is a set of 5 M-12(and 42) Skeet guns. They all have cutts comps on 'em but they are factory cutts..just ruins the value. Got 'em from a friend who's father was an All American Skeet shooter from the 30s-40s.
But for the best fitting gun you can find for the average shooter..an 870 and 1100 are probably the best.. Now...
Hofts..Could you be happy with a Grulla in 20 ga?? I know where one is back east that is for sale at about half the price you quote..and I don't think it has ever been shot...and I'm heading back that way soon. Have a few guns to pick up myself