... I was first looking at
Rossi USA matched pairs and sets, and spent some time looking for recommendations and reviews of long guns for deer hunting.
I then narrowed it down to
this choice, from Mossberg. I've read repeatedly from hunters that Mossberg makes outstanding long guns.
I like this product because:
1. it's pump, not break nor open action... easier
2. it's a combo as well... two barrels, one gun
3. it's at a decent price for a brand-new weapon ($343 from an online vendor I've used before); quality firearms last a LIFETIME if properly cared for and I'm good at taking care of my guns
4. it's from Mossberg... a solid manufacturer
5. it's a rifled shotgun barrel, which would improve my accuracy and especially so since I'm new to hunting.
Capacity: 4+1, 43.5" long fully rifled and 47.5" long vent rib. Weight: 7.5lbs.
Drop: 1.5" @comb & 2.125" @ heel. Finish: blue.
Anyone have this gun? Anyone use it or anything similar from Mossberg or other manufacturers? Buy or skip?
EDIT: would this weapon also be a good choice if I wanted to use it for home defense or is this strictly/mostly for hunting?