Best Home Defense Shotgun For The Money?? Savage Stevens 320 12 Gauge Pump Action Shotgun for $150!
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- Опубліковано 28 жов 2024
- Looks like Stevens has a new weapon for home defense and hunting! This Shotgun serves multiple roles and can serve anyone from novice to expert at the range, or hunting trip! From homebody to farmer this might be the budget firearm for you! Watch as syringesoup reacts to this unboxing and gives his best asmr while giving a first look review of this affordable and cheap piece of equipment! Factory gave this thing the disassembly treatment for shipping most long arms get, but comes together easily! A very welcome addition to anyone's arsenal!
#HomeDefense #Shotgun #Stevens
Btw Kendall Gray did a video over this gun in september • I Hunted with the Chea... , shows him going through the process of buying it and taking it out for some rounds.
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I know this video is a year old, but thought I would give my two cents worth. A little background so you know I have others to compare...I have an SKB M605 O/U that I inherited from my uncle. I have an old Ithaca 37 Featherweight, and I have a Mossberg 500. I have extensive experience with the Remington 870 from being swat/tactical team member. I bought the Stevens for $219; to become my "trunk gun". It came with a short security barrel and a longer hunting barrel. I put on the short security barrel, loaded up three rounds, and stepped out the back door and fired those rounds. Functioned great, no hang ups. The pump sounds a little gritty, but who knows, maybe that will go away with use. The pump action works easier than my Ithaca pump. I believe I will pack this back up in the box and give it to my son as a gift when he comes home from deployment next year. Every 22 year old needs a solid "working mans" shotgun to beat up. Don't worry, I live in the free state of Idaho and can legally give my son a shotgun without breaking any laws.
I’ve had this shotgun for a year now (Security model). NEVER a feeding or firing issue. Very generous recoil pad, smooth action, easy to clean, rotary bolt-can’t beat it. If I had one complaint, the slide release button should be bigger. I actually think it looks really good. I bought mine with the ghost ring sights and fiber optic front sight. Gun is outstanding, and the price just make it a no brainer🇺🇸
I've yet to hear anything bad about the Steven's line!
I have one and thank you for not treating it like it's the last gun you would own. Every man or woman take pride in their weapon at hand an not day dreaming about the one they can't afford. I appreciate you being kind and not the man I listened to last night. He made you feel like you shouldn't be on the same ground as him IF this is all you could afford.
Thanks again for a fair review!!
Sorry to hear about that, but thanks for the kind words! Everyone gets so snobby about brands sometimes.
I have a Stevens 320 with almost 600 shots I absolutely have no problems I keep my gun bone stock
I have all three of these Shotguns all Defensive or security models. I upgraded the stock on the Hatfield to wood, it reduced the felt recoil drastically, I burned the stock black, added a heat shield, mag extension, a flashlight and polished all the internal parts. All of these upgrades took this from a good shotgun to a great shotgun. My Maverick 7+1 has a heat shield, 80's Vintage corn cob foregrip walnut furniture with the 7 5/8 action slide, and an oversized brass bead, it's a poor man's Retrograde riot shotgun it's a Great Shotgun My Stevens is the thumb hole grip model, with ghost ring sights, I modified a Mossberg 500 heat shield to fit it, also added a +2 mag extension. I highly recommend Polishing all the internal parts of all of these shotguns anywhere metal meets metal. You can take a new tight action and make it feel like a perfectly broke in 500+ round action, with a Dremal tool, polishing head metal polish and about 30 minutes. In a stock from the factory out the box, which would I choose or recommend? I would say the Mav 88 has the best aftermarket support, has some parts made in Mexico but is made in America you can't go wrong. But My Stevens has the slickest action out the box and lightest felt recoil, also with no modifications or adapters it will shoot Mini shells 100% reliably. Stevens in my opinion is the better buy.
What mag extension did you use for the 320?
@@geo6111 Choate Stevens 320 12ga. Magazine Extension
Where did you get the accessories for the Hatfield I have one also and would love to do some upgrading , heat shield mag extension even the stock
I got mine about 2 years ago at RK for about $250. Probably a little more than I should have paid considering but I'm not sorry. It got me into clay shooting and I've had a lot of fun with it. It came with a couple extra chokes and, of course, the sling swivels. Very smooth shooter especially with game/target loads. Nice recoil mitigation. I highly recommend.
The one I got was the modal 320 Security with the ghost ring sight. Little more $ but no complaints. Love to see someone else enjoy this Stevens.
I got this same exact shotgun from Buds...$204 and it came w/both barrels 28"&18.5" I love this shotgun!
Nice!
Idk why, but this review is just a joy to watch.
Tons of Accessories for the Stevens 320. Plus it comes with the mounting for rails etc, right out of the box. Collapsible polymer stocks, pistol grips, barrels, sights, even a drum magazine adapter.
Why doesn't it come with a choke?
And where can you get one?
@@jamiethompson3851 Wal Mart, and it only comes with the Modified choke, others can be purchased.
@@WaltMartin well I got the 18.5 with fixed choked just figured that out
I have the same shotgun and for I think it is $99 you can order the tactical barrel which I have as well I think I paid $150 for mine at Walmart And I do not regret it , it is a great shot gun shoots well does exactly what it's designed to do , My favorite option about this gun is you can shoot 3"Foster slugs out of this thing it's awesome. But for those of you reading this make sure you have the tactical barrel for the Foster slugs you do not want to shoot those out of your field barrel.
I really like your reviews , you add some good comedy and are very thorough
I appreciate that dude!
I'm not one to care for accessories, so Steven's is great for me! Gonna be my next shotgun after maverick 88!
I love swivel target! On the gun lock. Great video
You can use Winchester 1300 furniture and upgrades too. I have a 320 and it loves the mini shells!! The barrel is steel but the receiver is made of 8% iron and 92% Chinesium.
Wish I could find some minishells, I have an 870 modified to fit 12, 2 3/4" shells, wonder how many mini's it'd fit!
@@SyringeSoup the mini shells don’t work with my 870s. Anguilla tested mini shells with the Winchester 1300
@@itsjustjoe3790 shame!
Purchased my 320 from Walmart in the 20G for my 12 year old to turkey hunt. Outstanding shotgun. Paid $129.00 and it feels like a $300 shotgun. Accurate and lightweight. My son bagged a 20 pound gobbler 1 shot. He is hooked. Stevens is definitely the definition of value.
I just got a smaller home defense version that is shorter and has a pistol grip and ghost ring sights for $150.
Nice!
LGS or online?
I got it threw my work. I figured it was too good of a price to pass up.
19 years old in California, got this as my first shotgun
Congrats!
I just picked up this same shotgun today in April, 2024 from Walmart for $185.00. Looks to be well made. Thank you for the video of your Stevens 320, this video was helpful in me deciding of getting one of these myself.
It's a pretty solid option that's cheaper than and 88 still!
Great video man, I love the enthusiasm!
I’m looking at one of these fellas for my first gun!
Savages are great! See if you can't snag the 320 that comes with both a 18' and 22' barrel!
I have a “ full size “ even tho it feels little lol - Steven’s 320 in 20 gauge. I run a Red Dot on it and use it as my 20 gauge turkey / brush shotgun. It’s a great short, light gun, good for brush and easy manoeuvrability, not to mention cheap, and reliable. Great shotgun.
Just got this for $189. Waiting for it to be shipped to store. Loved your review.
Thanks @adean25
Mine came with 2 barrels. One for home defense and one for hunting. I like it. Definitely worth the money.
I got my field grade Stevens 320 12g in 2020 when the gun racks were bare due to the pandemic. Paid around $250 at Walmart. Also picked up a case of target ammo (it was all they had). NO REGRETS!
Honestly hope Stevens expands their line more!
That is not the home defense one. They have a shorter one which I have for home defense and it has no choke option. (Smooth). It has an 18.5 inch barrel where his is a 26 inch field model. I love the firearm. It maybe cheap but it feels really good and the action is smoother than the maverick. Has a good weight to it. The maverick is lighter which from reviews don’t hurt it but shooting maybe harder to handle (not sure). Love your enthusiasm. Thanks for the video. Idk about the hatfiels ( no experience )but I know the other two are solid.
You're energy is infectious! Love it thanks for the review!
Thanks for the comment!
I got one of those and don't regret it, damn good shot gun especially for the price.
I'm glad they're getting popular enough to where people are making accessories for them now
I added the plus one magazine extension to my security 320 and it now holds 7 + 1. No complaints here with performance.
Nice!
Yes, that is a mattress.! One whom you do not want to mess with.! One whom you do not want to knock at their door late at night.! 😉👍👍💪🇺🇲🙏
I have the Security model with the pistol grip. Very good gun for the money.
Just bought one a few days ago,my first firearm.
I have that too but more I hold it and shoot it I wish it was a regular stock
Love the humor and the information. 🔫🔥
Thanks!
I got one of these (in 20 gauge) as a birthday gift and I love it too. I've only been able to shoot about 40 or so rounds through it. But I've got a choke and some turkey load coming soon. Can't wait to get a bird with it!
It'll serve you well!
I have Stevens 12 gauge and the 20 gauge. They work great. I also have the Hatfield 12,20 ,28 , 410. They are great guns.
good video, I paid 159 a year or so ago. plus it is available in 20 gauge. that is a plus if you prefer a 20 gauge
Picked up a 320 security model with pistol grip stock and ghost ring sights for 160.00. Shoots good and eats what i put in it.
I work for Walmart too and have bought shotguns from there, got a maverick 88 and a Hatfield USA12W sas and both are good guns although I would trust the 88 more than the Hatfield. I’ve heard good things about the stevens 320. Good video
An 88 after employee discount great, how are you liking the sas so far? I heard the action wears poorly with too much use.
It’s a smooth shooter, takes about 150 to 200 rounds to break it in but haven’t had any trouble with it. The 88 I believe has 500 furniture on it because of the 14” lop and the shape of the foregrip. I’ve had several 88’s in the past and are the same as the 500 with a cross bolt safety instead of a tang safety. Looking to get another simi auto but an inertia drive gun. Lol, I’ll see what taxes bring
@@johnathanstorm6939 Any useful tips on when shipments for ammo arrive, or other useful out of stock or should be if people were paying attention? Of still there. God bless.
@@garrett3117 I would say try early in the mornings for ammo, most of the time from my experience they stock any ammo from the truck the night before if any comes in. At least that’s how it’s been at the stores I’ve worked at. Hope this helps man
@@johnathanstorm6939 Truly appreciated brother. God bless.
I got lucky and picked up a 1972 870 Wingmaster for 275.00 330.00 after auction fee and tax. Smooth as glass and shoots slugs 🐌 straight. Can’t complain but sometimes I still do.
Great luck on that!
I got the Stevens model 320, Field model 22 inch barrel, 2 3/4 & 3 in, 165$ tax and all got it from Cabela's.
I got a model 350 years ago and since have wondered if it was an ok buy with quality and all but it's built like a tank and been good. Apparently the Chinese know how to make good shotguns.
Most the time! My chinese lynx has eaten 2k+ rounds so far
The 350 looks like a Ithaca copy, so is it?
If Walmart started carrying guns here in Ca. I would faint.
They sell a bird barrel for the Maverick 88. I have one.
Yass umm she's a beauty, wrap it I'll take it. never had a bad stevens. good review TKS.
it was a great buy and like you said not a drop of oil
Damn, I bought mine at Dicks for about $350 about ten years ago. The action is very loose compared to Mossberg 590A1. Still love it.
Sorry to hear man! But at least you're enjoying it!
Subscribed ..just because of how many safty checks ..can never be too safe❗😂😂😂 leedle deedle leedle😂😂😂
Saphedy Phurst
Picked up a 320 security pistol grip few months back .. absolutely worth every penny ..idk about others ..but mine dont like Rio ammo ..even after polishing chamber . eats everything else no problems ..
You’ve got a sub fro me man! 🔫 I shot this model a few weekends ago and it was way nice. Much less recoil than I expected!
Love my 88 and I have a lot of extra parts bought up in case I need them. I really don't want a Hatfield as I have handled them and just didn't like them. The Stevens however I liked a lot and had it been somewhat less than the 88 then I would have owned it but it was the same price so I went American made.
Yeah, owning both has really shown how much more QC mossberg has over smaller companies.
I bought 2 of theses shotguns one for me and one for the wife . We havent shot them yet but i think i bought some good ones at a decent price
Be sure to tell me how it goes when you two finally yake them out!
Apparently, there’s quality control issues, they’re not all the same. The most shots I ever got out of mine in a row without it jamming was three.
I subbed up buddy...I got the 320 field barrel model..my choke keeps coming loose I lost my choke key..I'll buy another I'm sure there cheap..but it's a great gun. I have fired about 200rounds though it. Sweet as can be..But for this Xmas I'm looking to get a maverick 12gauge cruiser. Pistol grip..for home defense. Do you like ur mossberg?
I enjoy my 88 very much, have you tried high temp locktite on the choke, just the tiniest dots will do ya!
Fun video... Thanks... I have a 12 and 20ga srevens and love em both... I would like to put an 18" barrel on one, for home defence. Which one would you recommend and why. Thanks.
Get a Stevens with two barrels for $219 one 28'' an th other 18'5'' for defense all for $219 today got one.
Removable chokes are taken by employees at Walmart and sold to their friends that have the same guns I don't buy guns at Walmart anymore for that reason it supposed to come with 3 chokes which obviously you have the modified that's in the barrel
Mine came with a 28’ barrel ordered a 18’ for home defense
@@louiswood57 those are very very looking barrels.
@@enriqueoliva6988 what do you mean? Looking?
@@louiswood57 Sorry it's auto correct,I hate auto correct.I mean to type long.You type 28' and 18' long (') means feet.You meant 28" and 18" long (") means inches.
Nah man no set, just comes with one choke
I love my 320, only wish I could get a choke tube in it.
That's a big draw back of it, but yhe only one luckily!
Bought a Steven’s 320 today brand new at a Salvage store for $145
Thats pretty great!
Do they still sell the Stevens 350?
I bought the Mossberg 500 in 1990 only problem was the tang safety screw striped out I tapped it bugger.
But it functions flawlessly.
I drilled and taped it and scoped it,....its my woods gun good for slugs and bird shot.
I'm looking for probably the Stevens 320,... just researching now.
Good job on the quick fix, yeah Steven's are still out there. Primarily at big box stores.
Mine was Oiled and pretty well put together. No grime weird. I did get the display model though it was the one in the case XD
Bought my stevens 320 in 2019. Will never sail it!
Pretty solid gun!
Keep in mind,this was taped over a year ago. But you still today,buy a 12ga for less than $200.
I love these his gun!
Stevens 3:20 has a long list of extra attachments mag tube extenders different types of foregrips they have steel guide better springs you could buy shorter barrel they have a defense 18 and a half inch barrel you can buy they actually sell a pistol grip so no you are very wrong there is a lot of accessories for the Stevens just as much as the Mossberg
Would you mind listing the site, I'd love to bubba the heck outta' mine!
Still waiting for the site. . . 🦗
Great info! Love bargain guns!
In Ca. They cost $380. out the door. Curious why it is so high. Could be the tax. Could be the economy? Still might not be a bad deal considering the reviews.
At that price i'd recommend just ordering a maverick 88 of your flavor from buds online shop for around 200! Hatfield is solid enough but the 88 beats it hands down at that price.
looking for a choke for mine. Wanting to use it for turkey. I just picked one up used at the local true value for $189.00 ( $205.34 out the door)
Nice! Hope you nab some gobblers with it!
Leedle Leedle Leedle 🤣
Great video!
Hey, I just paid 219 plus tax. And the bolt release button ( I guess that's what it is called) will not compress without me holding forward pressure on the choke. Is that normal? I know the 870s is easy to press.
Don't know about that one, is yours semi-auto?
@@SyringeSoup no its the same gun you showed. Steven's 320. But I honestly think it's supposed to be like that now that I played with. I just opened the box. But it takes a slight pressure on the choke to engage the button. It's honestly not a big deal either way. I've yet to oil it or shoot it
@@SyringeSoup also, you should keep making videos man. You've got the personality for it🤙. Some people sound unnatural on camera.
@@eddiewatersjr8133 So you have to stick your finger in the end of the barrel to release it?
Wrested with mine as well until I realized I was over complicating it. It doesn't press in as it would appear. It actually is made to be pulled back like a little mini lever or trigger.
Hopefully getting mine soon. Background check is under review. Getting mine for $169 plus tax
I saw them shoot up to 198 here, nice catch
@@SyringeSoup thanks brotha. Got it and man is it sweet. Perfect partner with my mossberg 500. Got it for $174
It costs more than the Maverick 88 now at Academy.
That's a terrible price for it! 88 wins the second their prices get close
I prefer the old Savage model 69.
Haven't had the chance to get my hands on one yet!
This is basically a Winchester 1300 clone, ya cant go worng
Things solid!
Do you know if the wood furniture is compatible with the guns issued with plastic furniture??
Which I'll never understand why that's better or whatever the argument is this week....
There's wood furniture for Savage you can order off their site, and as far as wood vs. plastic goes. Plastic is arguably more durable and resistant to UV damage, but wood done right is cooler!
@@SyringeSoup i just looked and didnt see anything
Got to get one 🙂👍!!!!!!
Just bought one can't wait to shoot it. Sadly I thought I was buying a mossberg... but my mistake I was too excited walking in the store! Hahah
Lol, well, that's a shame at least you left with something you wanted!
It made kinda like the Winchester 1200
I bought one of these and it literally disintegrated on the range. Forearm came loose and the barrel fell off, irreparable damage. Buy an 870 or an SXP Defender instead.
Damn, that's unfortunate
@@SyringeSoup Yeah, got what I expected from a price that low I guess.
Citadel pat 12 G $150 pistol grip
I need to check that out!
After about four years and about 1000 rounds, mine basically fell apart. I never used 3 inch shells but I used it quite a bit. Won’t buy another one.
Shame!
Is that Steven's available with 18.5" barrel?
Yep, the security model is 18.5
It’s a pretty good shotgun hehe it’s become my own personal toy can I show you my Steven’s lol ?
In Canada they are for C$300
That's not too terrible......
Hey "leedle leedle: since you're in the KNOW, can you tell me if there are any walmarts in California that still sell shotguns? This is a bargain and I'd be willing to drive. lol
No idea! But I'm seeing them pop up in academy and bass pro now!
@@SyringeSoup I've got one bass pro in my state so I'll look around. Thanks.
I bought a youth model 20g..
149.99 OTD Walmart in Albany Or.
Not impressed. Often won't lock up.
I like a youth model stock. And I'm 6'3" and 300lbs.
I'll stumble across the problem one of these days.
Still it was worth $150.00
@@jefftracystoutenburg5315 ok thanks
My 350 grips turned to mush! The plastic degraded inside the safe. Total shame, no amount of time on hold gets me customer service from Steven’s.
Has anyone changed the follower in their 320? If so, was it worth it?
I mean, it already comes with a red follower and even though its plastic it hasnt given me any issues
nice review, brother, and you're funny! 👍
What does leedle leedle and loddle loddle mean?
It's an old finnish army tip, leedle leedle for barrel check, loddle loddle for reciever check!
Stevens has more accessories than 88 now.
Good to hear!
Mine came with 2 barrels?
Maybe I got lucky
There are security packs that come with the shorter and longer barrel included!
LEEDLE LEEDLE
Safety first, consent second!
how many guns do you have? if you see this comment, could you give me a layout of your arsenal? or is that a future video?
I don't have any since I took them out fishing, unfortunately....
Nice try FED lol
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2:45 imagene you order a gun but it doesn't come with the barrel so you are left with a gun without a barrel lol
That would be a nightmare! Lol
@@SyringeSoup oh no a worse idea frameless gun
@@cashyuppers5813 my bad brother
@@mercuryrising9174 its fine
Next gun should be a lever action carbine
Y E S
Maybe! Depends if I can get a deal!
@@SyringeSoup the Marlin model 336 in today's market will cost you an arm and a leg and maybe a nut but it's worth it! I love mine and he's help me take at least five deer.
Does anyone know if you can pistol grip this version of the stevens 320?
They do sell a security model with pistol grip, so I'd check their site and if it's not there shoot em an email
I have the security model pistol grip and heat shield. Paid 270 almost 2 years ago. Dicks Field and stream. They had it in 12 and 20 gauge I think I recently saw it for closer to $300. Shot it once at the range not bad I like it
They still sell guns at walmart?
Yep, unless there's a big outdoor store nearby than they'll usually axe their gun cabinet!
@@SyringeSoup sweet
i like the 590 and 88 better xD
Never seen it for under 200 new.
Rural King had a flash sale yesterday for this gun at $169. I paid about $250 for mine. Still worth it because it came with the sling swivels as well as extra chokes. It was the first gun I used for clay shooting.
I just picked one up for $182 at the local Walmart.
Walmart still sells guns?
Depends if there's a big name sporting goods store nearby
Just picked mine up at Walmart yesterday. Buck82
I am from India can I buy it order it bro
Nope!
Not a maverick