The Firearm thread: Engineering artistry of wood, polymer and steel.

Red October1984 · 03-23-14, 03:01 PM

Reviving this topic to get some opinions on my next gun. Do we have any shotgunners on here?

12 Gauge
Able to shoot 3.5" shells
Durable and Reliable
Best Value For The Money

That's basically my criteria. Now, I have it narrowed down to the Benelli Nova and Remington 887. I've got a friend who has an 887 and my dad's got a Nova. I've heard some mixed things about the 887...and Benelli seems to have a good product line with the Nova.

The 887 has the special ArmorLokt coating...I read it described as a "glass-filled polymer coating." In reality, it just makes the thing feel plastic.

I'm leaning toward the Nova....which I can get for ~400$ around here but the 887 is only ~325$

I assume "You Get What You Pay For" applies to Benelli products. I took out the Nova the other day and ran some 2.75" High Velocity game loads through it and I really like the feel for it.

I'm just wondering should I consider the Remington 870 or any of the Mossberg products....

03-23-14, 03:01 PM	#11
Red October1984 Airplane Nerd Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 6,243 Downloads: 115 Uploads: 0	Reviving this topic to get some opinions on my next gun. Do we have any shotgunners on here? 12 Gauge Able to shoot 3.5" shells Durable and Reliable Best Value For The Money That's basically my criteria. Now, I have it narrowed down to the Benelli Nova and Remington 887. I've got a friend who has an 887 and my dad's got a Nova. I've heard some mixed things about the 887...and Benelli seems to have a good product line with the Nova. The 887 has the special ArmorLokt coating...I read it described as a "glass-filled polymer coating." In reality, it just makes the thing feel plastic. I'm leaning toward the Nova....which I can get for ~400$ around here but the 887 is only ~325$ I assume "You Get What You Pay For" applies to Benelli products. I took out the Nova the other day and ran some 2.75" High Velocity game loads through it and I really like the feel for it. I'm just wondering should I consider the Remington 870 or any of the Mossberg products.... __________________