The Ithaca guns coming out of the factory in Ohio are twice the guns that came out of King Ferry. They are using CNC machines compared to the old milling machines which makes the tolerances so much tighter, thus resulting in better fit, finish and accuracy.

I have several and I cannot say enough good things about them. I have sold my Deerslayer III to a family member, because I just don't get far enough shots to warrant using it, but I was routinely getting 4" groups at 200 yards with it. The barrel is fixed.

Currently Ithaca is setting up to allow gun shops to sell for them, but the majority of their orders are done through the factory. If you are not going to get one of their slug guns I would not hesitate to recommend any of their other guns, currently they are working on bringing out a 28ga on a true 28ga frame!

As for the comment on the new owners being shady.....well I just shake my head and laugh. You will find that ownership changed in 2007, and since then Ithaca has been filling orders quite a bit more regularly. Since then in addition to the 12ga slug guns, they have also been filling orders for their 20ga slug guns, 12ga and 20ga Featherlight and Ultralight Models, as well as their Defense model.

Call Ithaca up, ask them any question you want and I am sure you will find they will bend over backwards to help you out in any way they can.
Ithaca 1-877-648-4222