canislatrans54
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Hey guys,
I'm looking for opinions about the following shotguns, preferably from anyone who has 1st-hand experiences with either of them.
The reason for the "comparison" questions, is that I am looking to buy a new "short-barrel" gun to shoot rifled slugs.
I'm NOT looking for a "long-range" slug gun...just out to 75-80 yds.
And I'm not wanting to spend a ton of money for one.
..............
The first gun is a Model TAC-SX2 12 gauge, from American Tactical Imports (ATI).
The gun is imported from Turkey (I have been told).
This semi-auto 12g comes with polymer stocks, and an 18.5" chrome-moly lined barrel.
It is rated to handle 3" shells.
I have read several online reviews, and watched several online "review" videos (from both dealers & individuals).
Some reviews have been good...such as the one I have below. Others have not been so good.
I have been told (or have read), that this is a cylinder-bore barrel.
HOWEVER....I have also read that it actually is a fixed modified choke.
I'm curious if anyone actually knows for sure.(???????)
I found one at a local gun shop...and "fondled" it yesterday.
I liked the way it shouldered. And, empty, I liked the balance & weight.
The credit card price is $260. Cash price is $250.
The second gun is a Stevens Model 350.
It's a bottom-eject pump reminiscent of the Ithaca 37 of my dad's, that I shot for 15+ years, back when we used to chase coyotes.
Like the ATI, it has an 18.5" barrel, that I KNOW is cylinder-bore.
It also has polymer stocks.
Unlike the ATI, the Stevens 350 comes with Ghost Ring sights.
It also is rated for 3" shells.
At a different local store, I "fondled" one of these.
And, had the same happy feelings about it, that I did for the feel of the ATI.
Credit card or cash...price is $240.
Below are a couple of video "reviews" of the Stevens 350.
Again, I have read, and seen both good and bad reviews, by both dealers & individuals.
I'm looking for opinions about the following shotguns, preferably from anyone who has 1st-hand experiences with either of them.
The reason for the "comparison" questions, is that I am looking to buy a new "short-barrel" gun to shoot rifled slugs.
I'm NOT looking for a "long-range" slug gun...just out to 75-80 yds.
And I'm not wanting to spend a ton of money for one.
..............
The first gun is a Model TAC-SX2 12 gauge, from American Tactical Imports (ATI).
The gun is imported from Turkey (I have been told).
This semi-auto 12g comes with polymer stocks, and an 18.5" chrome-moly lined barrel.
It is rated to handle 3" shells.
I have read several online reviews, and watched several online "review" videos (from both dealers & individuals).
Some reviews have been good...such as the one I have below. Others have not been so good.
I have been told (or have read), that this is a cylinder-bore barrel.
HOWEVER....I have also read that it actually is a fixed modified choke.
I'm curious if anyone actually knows for sure.(???????)
I found one at a local gun shop...and "fondled" it yesterday.
I liked the way it shouldered. And, empty, I liked the balance & weight.
The credit card price is $260. Cash price is $250.
The second gun is a Stevens Model 350.
It's a bottom-eject pump reminiscent of the Ithaca 37 of my dad's, that I shot for 15+ years, back when we used to chase coyotes.
Like the ATI, it has an 18.5" barrel, that I KNOW is cylinder-bore.
It also has polymer stocks.
Unlike the ATI, the Stevens 350 comes with Ghost Ring sights.
It also is rated for 3" shells.
At a different local store, I "fondled" one of these.
And, had the same happy feelings about it, that I did for the feel of the ATI.
Credit card or cash...price is $240.
Below are a couple of video "reviews" of the Stevens 350.
Again, I have read, and seen both good and bad reviews, by both dealers & individuals.