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    Talking Hey Need some advise

    ok this is probably kind of a lame question but i just turned 19 and i plan on moving out and i want to get a shotgun for HD im really liking the mossberg 590A1 8+1 w/ ghost ring sights does anyone thing thats a good choice....and also is there any waiting period on a shotgun please any advise would b helpful o and any opinions on ammo mainly for 00 buck 2 3/4 and slug


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    Quote Originally Posted by TriggerHappi98 View Post
    ok this is probably kind of a lame question but i just turned 19 and i plan on moving out and i want to get a shotgun for HD im really liking the mossberg 590A1 8+1 w/ ghost ring sights does anyone thing thats a good choice....and also is there any waiting period on a shotgun please any advise would b helpful o and any opinions on ammo mainly for 00 buck 2 3/4 and slug


    thank you
    I'm not big into shotguns or anything. But, my buddy has a Mossberg 500 for home defense and loves it. I'll have to ask him what ammo he uses.

    And, I don't believe there is a wait when purchasing a shotgun (or rifle). But, I'm sure someone else will chime in and confirm this.

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    Default Re: Hey Need some advise

    Really wow. Just wow. Ok how bout a Saiga 12

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    Default Re: Hey Need some advise

    I love my Mossbergs. It might cost more, but if you can afford it get a mariner. They're available in 500 and 590, and are all stainless steel. Mines been in the rain, shower, et cetera with no issue. It's the only gun I almost never clean. It's been about a year and a half with several hundred rounds and many times being really wet with no issue. Realize, though, that they cost about $130 more than the standard version.

    As far as ammo, it would depend on the construction of your house. Slugs are kind of pointless in a HD shotgun. You lose the spread and gain penetration and range which are downsides indoors in a residential area. As far as buck, if you're house is a newer house with drywall and all of that, 000 is better as it doesn't overpenetrate and offers less risk of injuring innocent people outside. If you're in a less densely populated area then 00 offers better knockdown power, albeit less rounds to hit your target.

    Mossberg 590 Mariner:


    Edit: I've never had any waiting period for any guns, including long guns under the age of 21.
    Last edited by nepawolf; October 20th, 2009 at 05:08 AM. Reason: Forgot a question

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    Buying from a retail store you will need to pass a backround check, which is based on this:

    http://reference.pafoa.org/statutes/...sfer-firearms/

    there will not be more than a 10(+/-) minute wait.

    Its a pass/fail unless they put you in "research", I can't help you much as to why you would be put in research. Internet loore says that too many firearms in too short a time will throw this flag, among other things. I must not be buying enough guns for that then.
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    A background check for a shottie ???? This is news to me !!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Armed_in_Lancity View Post
    A background check for a shottie ???? This is news to me !!!
    PICS...........
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    Quote Originally Posted by YBNORMAL View Post
    Buying from a retail store you will need to pass a backround check, which is based on this:

    http://reference.pafoa.org/statutes/...sfer-firearms/

    there will not be more than a 10(+/-) minute wait.

    Its a pass/fail unless they put you in "research", I can't help you much as to why you would be put in research. Internet loore says that too many firearms in too short a time will throw this flag, among other things. I must not be buying enough guns for that then.
    Huh, me too. I guess 5 handguns, 2 assault rifles, 1 shotgun, and a semi auto submachine gun in a week aren't enough for them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nepawolf View Post
    Huh, me too. I guess 5 handguns, 2 assault rifles, 1 shotgun, and a semi auto submachine gun in a week aren't enough for them.
    Cripes......I thought I was buying alot (well thats what my wife thinks anyway)

    Carry on sir!
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    Default Re: Hey Need some advise

    buying a lot in a week just makes PICS or dealer (NOT YOU) fill out a form and send it to the ATF so they know..
    I wonder how many you really have to buy for them to notice/ show up/ call??
    I know i have purchased 3 handguns and 2 rifles in a week with transfer/ trade another 2-3 ??

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