Escort 12 gauge.

[GreenhawK]

I got a wild hair today and went to the gun store to look at shotguns for home protection. I went with the intentions of looking at a Mossberg 500 or a Remmington 870, but all they had were a couple of 500s that were tricked out and above my price range.

While I was looking around I saw an Escort 12ga pump. It is a sharp looking gun. It felt really good in my hand, and had a smooth action to it. I ended up getting one for $245. I haven't shot it yet, but I am looking forward to it.

Have any of you seen or shot one? What do you think of it. I really like the price. Especially for a gun that I am not going to shoot very much. I don't really see myself shooting hundreds of rounds out of it like I do my AK and my pistols.s

 

[Joepev]

Buddy dont waste your money on it .If u want a gun that will take beating an still be your best pick buy a 870 rem .I do a lot of duck hunting an have 17 shotguns for it seems like im always buying them an the best gun i will ever use for beating the snot out of it is my 870 super mag 3.1/2 pump shotgun drop it in mudd an use it in water an frezzing water an never jams an always shoots .GO WITH THE 870 I DONT CARE WHAT ANYBODYS SAYS BEST SHOOTGUN IN THE WORLD BUDDY .good luck an be safe .

 

[bryanf23]

From my experience you get what you pay for, Also if you are going to count on this for home defense do you really want to go on the cheap side. For me I want the something I can count on when I need it.

 

[tommy62]

Opinions are reserved for gun snobs. Recommendations are from people that have used the firearm.

 

[GreenhawK]

Thanks Tommy. I have posted the same post on another forum, and get nothing but positive feedback from the people who actually own and have shot the gun.

My thinking on a pump shotgun is much like a revolver. There is very little that can go wrong with it. I am not going to be beating it up, or shooting it very much.
It is most likely going to be in a case in the closet as a backup. Especially until I get some rounds through it to see how well it operates.