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Title: Just put one of these on layaway
Post by: 1pLUs44 on May 03, 2012, 04:30:22 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Ink_wSsKtVQ/SfHXPJE3h4I/AAAAAAAADGk/r0AnTWlYoLE/s400/%25EC%259C%2588%25EC%25B2%25B4%25EC%258A%25A4%25ED%2584%25B0M1897.jpg)

I should hopefully have it by the end of this month or the beginning of the next  :P

Title: Re: Just put one of these on layaway
Post by: curry1 on May 03, 2012, 04:40:12 PM
INB4...

Oh god a gun!  How could you bring yourself to buy a killing machine.  Remember guns kill people, people don't kill people.
Title: Re: Just put one of these on layaway
Post by: mbailey on May 03, 2012, 04:42:06 PM
Nice  :aok  Winchester 1897 Repro?

I wonder if the Repro's will "slam fire" like the originals  :D
Title: Re: Just put one of these on layaway
Post by: 1pLUs44 on May 03, 2012, 04:43:06 PM
Nice  :aok  Winchester 1897 Repro?

Yeah, I wish I could afford an original  :(

Title: Re: Just put one of these on layaway
Post by: mbailey on May 03, 2012, 04:43:23 PM
Amen  :lol
Title: Re: Just put one of these on layaway
Post by: Vudu15 on May 03, 2012, 04:45:46 PM
always wanted an 1897 rather have an 87 though :D :rock
Title: Re: Just put one of these on layaway
Post by: Wiley on May 03, 2012, 04:58:37 PM
I've noticed a lot of guys in here posting pics with tactical (more or less... shortish barrel, long magazine) shotguns.

What do you use them for?

The only thing they seem to me to be the best tool for the job for is being quick to hand if you're expecting to be home invaded.  Not to say that's not a fine use for a shotgun, but I'm just curious if there's something I'm missing about them?

Wiley.
Title: Re: Just put one of these on layaway
Post by: 1pLUs44 on May 03, 2012, 05:12:55 PM
I've noticed a lot of guys in here posting pics with tactical (more or less... shortish barrel, long magazine) shotguns.

What do you use them for?

The only thing they seem to me to be the best tool for the job for is being quick to hand if you're expecting to be home invaded.  Not to say that's not a fine use for a shotgun, but I'm just curious if there's something I'm missing about them?

Wiley.

I bought it honestly so it could sit in my room and I could look at it and take it shooting every once in a while. I doubt I'll ever take it hunting (maybe hog hunting? but even then I don't wanna get that close to a hog!) And like you said its probably more or less useless for hunting
Title: Re: Just put one of these on layaway
Post by: Melvin on May 03, 2012, 05:14:17 PM
I've noticed a lot of guys in here posting pics with tactical (more or less... shortish barrel, long magazine) shotguns.

What do you use them for?

The only thing they seem to me to be the best tool for the job for is being quick to hand if you're expecting to be home invaded.  Not to say that's not a fine use for a shotgun, but I'm just curious if there's something I'm missing about them?

Wiley.

Short shotguns are perfect for shooting partridge out the truck window.


Not that I would do that.  :uhoh
Title: Re: Just put one of these on layaway
Post by: Wiley on May 03, 2012, 05:28:42 PM
1plus44-  Wasn't saying there was anything wrong with it.  Heck, if the only reasons for having guns were 'practical' we wouldn't have near as many of them. ;)

Melvin- Ahh...  I keep forgetting people hunt birds that are smaller than geese.

Wiley.
Title: Re: Just put one of these on layaway
Post by: F22RaptorDude on May 03, 2012, 05:33:13 PM
INB4...

Oh god a gun!  How could you bring yourself to buy a killing machine.  Remember guns kill people, people don't kill people.
:lol
Title: Re: Just put one of these on layaway
Post by: Karnak on May 03, 2012, 05:36:14 PM
Looks nice.  Going to hunt with it or getting it for targets?

INB4...

Oh god a gun!  How could you bring yourself to buy a killing machine.  Remember guns kill people, people don't kill people.
When has such a sentiment ever been posted on these forums?  You like strawmen that much?
Title: Re: Just put one of these on layaway
Post by: PFactorDave on May 03, 2012, 06:30:53 PM
INB4...

Oh god a gun!  How could you bring yourself to buy a killing machine.  Remember guns kill people, people don't kill people.

Nah, he'll be ok unless a Euro person looks in the thread.  Then the condemnations will fly!
Title: Re: Just put one of these on layaway
Post by: Plawranc on May 03, 2012, 06:42:00 PM
Im an Australian.

The virtues of blasting wildlife with extreme firepower, while illegal in this country, is an activity which we thoroughly enjoy on a regular basis.

So no complaints from me besides WHEN ARE YOU GETTING BACK IN GAME PLUS!

*nice shottie btw*
Title: Re: Just put one of these on layaway
Post by: ALFAMEGA51 on May 03, 2012, 08:02:48 PM
Wow nice gun 1plus44  :salute
Title: Re: Just put one of these on layaway
Post by: curry1 on May 03, 2012, 09:26:15 PM
Looks nice.  Going to hunt with it or getting it for targets?
When has such a sentiment ever been posted on these forums?  You like strawmen that much?

You are truly delusional if you don't see the hyperbole there.  You know that is effectively the views of some on this board just look in the "Pictures of players" thread.  I really don't understand some of your comments.


Nah, he'll be ok unless a Euro person looks in the thread.  Then the condemnations will fly!

nailed it
Title: Re: Just put one of these on layaway
Post by: ALFAMEGA51 on May 03, 2012, 09:30:15 PM
Pfactor LMAO!!!!!   :rofl
Title: Re: Just put one of these on layaway
Post by: 1pLUs44 on May 03, 2012, 10:01:32 PM
Wow nice gun 1plus44  :salute

thanks! Now all I have to do is find it a nice M1917 bayonet and put it in a glass case up on my wall. Maybe paint "Break glass in case of Zombie Apocalypse" in red on it.  :rock :rock :rock
Title: Re: Just put one of these on layaway
Post by: Hoffman on May 03, 2012, 10:04:17 PM
I've noticed a lot of guys in here posting pics with tactical (more or less... shortish barrel, long magazine) shotguns.

What do you use them for?

The only thing they seem to me to be the best tool for the job for is being quick to hand if you're expecting to be home invaded.  Not to say that's not a fine use for a shotgun, but I'm just curious if there's something I'm missing about them?

Wiley.


Another use for tactical barrels on shotties is 3-gun competitions.  Those look like fun.
Title: Re: Just put one of these on layaway
Post by: Vudu15 on May 03, 2012, 10:21:00 PM
I use a remington 870 Tactical for hunting ducks, geese, deer and hogs love that pistol grip.  :aok

just like this one....http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/tactical/shotguns/model-870-express-tactical-a-tacs-camo.aspx (http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/tactical/shotguns/model-870-express-tactical-a-tacs-camo.aspx)
Title: Re: Just put one of these on layaway
Post by: 1pLUs44 on May 03, 2012, 10:34:10 PM
I use a remington 870 Tactical for hunting ducks, geese, deer and hogs love that pistol grip.  :aok

just like this one....http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/tactical/shotguns/model-870-express-tactical-a-tacs-camo.aspx (http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/tactical/shotguns/model-870-express-tactical-a-tacs-camo.aspx)

Does the shorter barrel really make that much of a difference with bird hunting? (Keep in mind, I really only dove hunt, I've never been duck/goose hunting.)
Title: Re: Just put one of these on layaway
Post by: Maverick on May 03, 2012, 10:57:47 PM
A short barrel can make for a quicker handling gun for doves. Having a screw in choke makes it a very versatile gun and can be used for everything up through geese as well as either slugs or buckshot for other game.

The 1897 repro pictured was used in the military, hence the ventilated sleeve and bayonet lug. It was known as a "trench gun" as well as being used in other close combat and confinement jobs.  It can also be used for competition. The 1897 is also used, minus the sleeve and lug, for some versions of cowboy competition shooting.
Title: Re: Just put one of these on layaway
Post by: Vudu15 on May 04, 2012, 07:57:14 AM
Does the shorter barrel really make that much of a difference with bird hunting? (Keep in mind, I really only dove hunt, I've never been duck/goose hunting.)

No i just like the shorter overall length since I hunted with a 20 ga. pump gun before it, was real small.
Title: Re: Just put one of these on layaway
Post by: mbailey on May 04, 2012, 11:30:21 AM
Does the shorter barrel really make that much of a difference with bird hunting? (Keep in mind, I really only dove hunt, I've never been duck/goose hunting.)

I do alot of bird hunting ducks, geese,doves,grouse etc, also shoot alot of skeet and sporting clays.......I find the longer barrel helps with my "follow thru" and also the longer sight picture down the bbl helps me in aquiring the target.............all that said, if i had one like your getting, you could bet that id take it for a walk in the woods for some hunting.....I bet it would be a dynamite slug gun for deer. (I have a feeling your post is gonna cost me money   :lol)

Oh, and chokes will make all the difference like Mav said.

Another thing to keep in mind, im wondering if they make a field barrel for it? What make is it, and model.(the company thats making the REPRO that is) Ill see if a bbl is available the next time im up at the shop.
Title: Re: Just put one of these on layaway
Post by: Grayeagle on May 04, 2012, 11:37:31 AM
umm ..

I useda have an Ithaca 12 gauge single shot shotgun.

Hunted sparrows ..lizards .. leopard frogs
.. I mean, no muss no fuss no skinning no cleaning no tying to the fender of the car..

..

Just BOOM!!
.. and sparrow GONE!

Although .. if you shoot a frog under water you will be cool and refreshed by said water.

Know how I know?

-Frank aka GE
Title: Re: Just put one of these on layaway
Post by: Vudu15 on May 04, 2012, 02:05:19 PM
yea mine came with a straight cylinder choke Ive since put a heavy metal duck tube on it. least 10 ducks and a couple geese have been brought down with it already.
Title: Re: Just put one of these on layaway
Post by: Spikes on May 04, 2012, 02:27:32 PM
Does the shorter barrel really make that much of a difference with bird hunting? (Keep in mind, I really only dove hunt, I've never been duck/goose hunting.)
Usually for waterfowl hunters use longer barrels...basically 26"+ while turkey and deer tend to use shorter ones. Not too much of a difference, it's mainly just the steel shot choke vs the lead shot choke.
Title: Re: Just put one of these on layaway
Post by: 1pLUs44 on May 04, 2012, 04:28:46 PM
I do alot of bird hunting ducks, geese,doves,grouse etc, also shoot alot of skeet and sporting clays.......I find the longer barrel helps with my "follow thru" and also the longer sight picture down the bbl helps me in aquiring the target.............all that said, if i had one like your getting, you could bet that id take it for a walk in the woods for some hunting.....I bet it would be a dynamite slug gun for deer. (I have a feeling your post is gonna cost me money   :lol)

Oh, and chokes will make all the difference like Mav said.

Another thing to keep in mind, im wondering if they make a field barrel for it? What make is it, and model.(the company thats making the REPRO that is) Ill see if a bbl is available the next time im up at the shop.

The brand is Norinco, and I'm not too sure about longer barrels but on a plus side they're rather cheap too! (I want a large collection of WWII and WWI era guns, but M1 Garand/Carbine/Springfield are 1k+, so I'm starting small. I already have a Lee Enfield made in 1917) The Repro 1897 only cost me about 450$$ w/ tax :devil I just can't wait to take it shooting and slam fire it at something.  :rock
Title: Re: Just put one of these on layaway
Post by: Vulcan on May 04, 2012, 04:46:19 PM
Im an Australian.

The virtues of blasting wildlife with extreme firepower, while illegal in this country, is an activity which we thoroughly enjoy on a regular basis.

So no complaints from me besides WHEN ARE YOU GETTING BACK IN GAME PLUS!

*nice shottie btw*


I thought hunting was legal in aussie?
Title: Re: Just put one of these on layaway
Post by: 1pLUs44 on May 04, 2012, 05:15:15 PM
Im an Australian.

The virtues of blasting wildlife with extreme firepower, while illegal in this country, is an activity which we thoroughly enjoy on a regular basis.

So no complaints from me besides WHEN ARE YOU GETTING BACK IN GAME PLUS!

*nice shottie btw*


I can't tell you when  :(  I work at a manufacturing shop (I won't say what I build) and I usually work about 40+ hours during the weekday ontop of going to college. Just the fact that I can get to bed before 10 some days surprises me and even then, its past my bedtime cause I wake up at like 5:30AM every morning.

Hopefully I can get back on soon when I get a nice gaming rig, I just don't know how soon. Believe me, I still feel the itch to fly!