RE: Ithaca Deerslayer III
While I hate to hear someone had such problems with a gun I love, let me provide the exact opposite review:
I've had my DeerSlayer gun for several years now. Probably since around 2004-ish? I sight in at 150yards with around 2" groups. I have had absolutely no problems with the gun at all. The trigger is smooth & predictable. Mine has the Realtree camo pattern dip on it.
I have a second Ithaca bird gun.
Both have had no problems, and if I needed a shotgun, I would definately look into a Deerslayer III.