Need an Affordable but Decent Shotgun for a Giveaway

[TX OMFS]

An organization I'm with is doing a shotgun giveaway at our annual fundraising banquet. We're not selling raffle tickets, it's a straight giveaway. We aren't making money on the gun.

So, we need a decent shotgun that someone would be happy to win but not a Benelli, if you catch my drift. Hopefully better than a Maverick.

I'm thinking 20ga auto. It's a family friendly organization so kids/teens may end up using the gun.

I have an old Remington 1100 I love but I don't think new Remingtons are much respected these days.

Ideas?

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[A1Oni]

mossberg 500

 

[Sasquatch]

Does it HAVE to be an auto?

Benelli Nova is a rock solid pump action that'll set you back $400-500. IIRC they can be had in 20, but I've only ever seen 12's in person. My favorite pump shotgun, hands down.

 

[baboon]

 

[EZ-E]

X2 on a Nova... they can be had for about $450-$500

 

[single stack]

Consider a Mossberg 500 Combo. Good gun for all shotgunning fun at an entry level price.

 

[Wudidiz]

CZ 1012. Solid quality for $650-700.00

 

[TX OMFS]

Thanks for the ideas!

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[gll]

Stoeger m3020? About $530...

 

[no2gates]

I'm not trying to be an ass or anything, but I have a question: If someone buys a gun for the purpose of giving it away, unless you're an FFL, how to you legally fill out a 4473 and it is not considered a straw purchase?

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Isn't he "gifting" it to the organization?

 

[TexasRedneck]

Actually, he can pay for it and let the winner pick it up and fill out the 4473.

 

[Axxe55]

Might also look at the Winchester SXP line-up of pump shotguns. Many versions available in 20 gauge.

SXP | Pump-Action Shotguns | Winchester

www.winchesterguns.com

I have had a SXP Defender with the 18" barrel for over 10 years and have put several thousands of rounds through it with never an issue yet.

 

[beast1989]

mossberg 500 is affordable and good quality

 

[zackmars]

A Benelli nova. Of all the shotguns coming out of Turkey, it's probably the best

 

[Maverick44]

The Mossberg 500 Retrogrades are pretty nice. I wish the wood wasn't so dark on mine and had a bit more figure to it, but for the price, I can't complain too much. I know what really nice walnut costs, and you're not going to get it on a sub $500 gun like that. I don't know if it comes in 20ga, but I'd think hard about going that route right now. The variety of 20ga ammo available right now is lacking from what I've seen. You can find birdshot and turkey loads, but home defense ammo is hard to come by. You might be better off just getting low recoil 12ga stuff.

The Novas are also good.

The wood that came on mine is a bit darker.

 

[Glenn B]

I'm not trying to be an ass or anything, but I have a question: If someone buys a gun for the purpose of giving it away, unless you're an FFL, how to you legally fill out a 4473 and it is not considered a straw purchase?

You buy the gun that you intend to give to someone as a gift who can legally take poszesion. 100 % legal under federal law.

 

[candcallen]

 

[outdare]

https://palmettostatearmory.com/tristar-sporting-arms-compact-bullpup-tactical-20-12-gauge-shotgun-3-semi-automatic-blk-25122.html

Why not something fun.

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[ZX9RCAM]

I wonder if a gun has been purchased in the last 2 1/2 months, since he originally posted.