A nice “upbeat” commentary on America’s future

[Allan from Fallbrook]

nccoastalseller: Speaking of Ithacas, we used to use a 10ga Ithaca as a door breaching weapon when I was in the Army. Wow. Talk about a shotgun. Stoke that thing with slug loads and blow out the hinges prior to entry. The early Model 37s were police favorites for years, until their quality control went to crap at the end there.

Benelli makes nice stuff, too, but it’s pretty pricey, especially their military and law enforcement models (Super 90 and M90 models). I’ve never trusted a semi-automatic shotgun in a combat situation; a pump always seems a better bet.

Navydoc: Nothing like the sound of a 12ga slide being racked to really send a message, huh? You don’t mistake that sound for anything else in the world.

[Navydoc]

The 37 was a great gun, no argument there, but I had a few of them across my bench, broken firing pins and extractors. I even used one for a number of years as I’m a lefty and the bottom ejection is nice. I think my brother still has it. No way it can take the punishment an 870 can. You’re right about the last few years of Ithacas though. A shame really.

[Navydoc]

The 37 was a great gun, no argument there, but I had a few of them across my bench, broken firing pins and extractors. I even used one for a number of years as I’m a lefty and the bottom ejection is nice. I think my brother still has it. No way it can take the punishment an 870 can. You’re right about the last few years of Ithacas though. A shame really.

[Navydoc]

The 37 was a great gun, no argument there, but I had a few of them across my bench, broken firing pins and extractors. I even used one for a number of years as I’m a lefty and the bottom ejection is nice. I think my brother still has it. No way it can take the punishment an 870 can. You’re right about the last few years of Ithacas though. A shame really.

[Navydoc]

The 37 was a great gun, no argument there, but I had a few of them across my bench, broken firing pins and extractors. I even used one for a number of years as I’m a lefty and the bottom ejection is nice. I think my brother still has it. No way it can take the punishment an 870 can. You’re right about the last few years of Ithacas though. A shame really.

[Navydoc]

The 37 was a great gun, no argument there, but I had a few of them across my bench, broken firing pins and extractors. I even used one for a number of years as I’m a lefty and the bottom ejection is nice. I think my brother still has it. No way it can take the punishment an 870 can. You’re right about the last few years of Ithacas though. A shame really.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

Navydoc: I carried an 870 for three years through some of the worst conditions imaginable and never experienced a single problem. It functioned with dirt and grit in the slide rails, water in the receiver, mud all over it; you name it.

I experienced more problems with an armorer-built M1911 .45ACP during that same period, and that was another excellent weapon, but it didn’t hold a candle to that Remmie.

I ran 2-3/4″ and 3″ shells through it, including magnum loads, and it never hiccupped. Totally reliable and one of those weapons that you literally can stake your life on.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

Navydoc: I carried an 870 for three years through some of the worst conditions imaginable and never experienced a single problem. It functioned with dirt and grit in the slide rails, water in the receiver, mud all over it; you name it.

I experienced more problems with an armorer-built M1911 .45ACP during that same period, and that was another excellent weapon, but it didn’t hold a candle to that Remmie.

I ran 2-3/4″ and 3″ shells through it, including magnum loads, and it never hiccupped. Totally reliable and one of those weapons that you literally can stake your life on.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

Navydoc: I carried an 870 for three years through some of the worst conditions imaginable and never experienced a single problem. It functioned with dirt and grit in the slide rails, water in the receiver, mud all over it; you name it.

I experienced more problems with an armorer-built M1911 .45ACP during that same period, and that was another excellent weapon, but it didn’t hold a candle to that Remmie.

I ran 2-3/4″ and 3″ shells through it, including magnum loads, and it never hiccupped. Totally reliable and one of those weapons that you literally can stake your life on.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

Navydoc: I carried an 870 for three years through some of the worst conditions imaginable and never experienced a single problem. It functioned with dirt and grit in the slide rails, water in the receiver, mud all over it; you name it.

I experienced more problems with an armorer-built M1911 .45ACP during that same period, and that was another excellent weapon, but it didn’t hold a candle to that Remmie.

I ran 2-3/4″ and 3″ shells through it, including magnum loads, and it never hiccupped. Totally reliable and one of those weapons that you literally can stake your life on.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

Navydoc: I carried an 870 for three years through some of the worst conditions imaginable and never experienced a single problem. It functioned with dirt and grit in the slide rails, water in the receiver, mud all over it; you name it.

I experienced more problems with an armorer-built M1911 .45ACP during that same period, and that was another excellent weapon, but it didn’t hold a candle to that Remmie.

I ran 2-3/4″ and 3″ shells through it, including magnum loads, and it never hiccupped. Totally reliable and one of those weapons that you literally can stake your life on.

[peterb]

870’s the king. No doubt about it. Ask anyone who’s lived with one. Bang for the buck.

[peterb]

870’s the king. No doubt about it. Ask anyone who’s lived with one. Bang for the buck.

[peterb]

870’s the king. No doubt about it. Ask anyone who’s lived with one. Bang for the buck.

[peterb]

870’s the king. No doubt about it. Ask anyone who’s lived with one. Bang for the buck.

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