Pump shotguns are tools- I have- a Mossberg 835 12 ga. Ulti-Mag which I won at a DU event about 5 years ago-this "Mossenburger" is an ugly Black scattergun- but it drops High Candadas like "gangbusters" and is the only shotgun I would entrust to the Airline's "Baggage Gorillas". But the Winchester Model 12- that is a "whole 'nother Ballgame" in my opinion. Even F&S rifle "guru" Petzal wrote about the Model 12- Sporting Classics magazine may/June l985- said something that might also apply to the "Old men with files" at Parker, Hunter Arms, and Fox (and other too)- "The Winchester M12 existed because skilled machinists worked for low wages back then"--I also heard that a noted English shotgun expert and writer complimented the Model 12 as being "functional and ergonomic"- high praise indeed from someone used to Purdey and Hollands.
RWTF come on do you really care what anyone has to say about the Model 12!!!
What did the Germans say about it in World War One? That it was a barbarian weapon and it should be outlawed!!!
Now that's HIGH praise!!!
The only sporting weapon that was used in WWI through and including Vietnam!! The military only dropping it because Winchester ceased production in 1963.
One he!! of a reputation....earned NOT given!!
