There is actually a type of shotgun that is cheaper than even the Maverick 88 on average. You can find them pretty easy too. Most bolt action shotguns can be found at around the $125-$150 mark. They come in just about every gauge on the market. And if you are on a budget while still wanting to protect your home, I wouldn’t turn away from them. I own a Mossberg 16 gauge I found at a gun store for $150. She hasn’t jammed or failed me yet.
Excellent video as always... The 7 shot Maverick 88 has been my home defense gun for years, it was 219.00 at Academy Sports and runs perfect.. A few months ago bought the JTS AK12 for 279.00 at PSA which has functioned perfectly so far and has the lightest recoil of any 12 gauge I have experienced so far... About the same time I also bought a Hatfield 28" semi auto at walmart for 214.00 and a Dickinson 20" semi auto for 250.00 both of which ran good with heavier loads but I enlarged the gas ports so now they function with light loads... A few days ago I ordered a 20" Citadel Warthog from Grab a gun for $169.00 which seem to get mostly good reviews and I assume it will need a gas port mod to function with lighter loads but that's okay... The Citadel looks almost exactly like the Dickinson....
Good video. I have the maverick security shotgun. It's the best. Shot over 500 rounds in the the shotgun. No problems, shot bird shots,00 's slugs, steel ammo and 3 in. Magnums. 👍
Tristar raptor is fairly reliable and cycles everything. I got mine in 20gauge just before the pandemic buying for about $300. It was a youth model for the mrs. works great over 2 yrs later.
I am a shotgun fan. Have many, Beretta, Benilli, Mossberg etc. I bought the Panzer M4 based on friends from my Club. And I have to tell you, it runs and runs and runs. One of the best deals I have made in my decades of being a firearm enthusiast. Thanks for the reviews, keep up the great work.
I keep going back and forth on whether to get a Panzer M4 as my first shotgun. I've shot a semi-auto shotgun before and want something nice and smooth like the Benelli M4, but I dont have Benelli money. Would the Panzer M4 be a good option for me?
I would submit for consideration the Dickinson 212 as well. Good reviews for a $300 Semi Auto HD gun. I picked up a trade in at my LGS for $225. Haven’t shot it a bunch yet but it’s quite nice for the money if you’re on a budget.
James Reeves at TFBTV has done 500-rd torture tests on several Turkish semi-auto shotguns and they all performed miserably. Not just malfunctions; some broke down internally and couldn't be fired without professional repairs. His Maverick 88 pump performed flawlessly. His conclusion is that cheap (under $500 or so) semi-autos are trash, but there are some good pumps under $250.
My mom bought me a maverick 88 as my first gun when I was 13. First gun I hunted with and it's the same gun that now defends my wife, house and baby on the way
Would you recommend it for a beginner? I’m looking to buy my first gun and I want a shotgun but I know nothing about them and worried recoil will be hard to control. I want to move up later on but right now I want something simple or easy
@@Icy_Pumpkin there is a variety of low powered shells you can get to start in you are recoil sensitive. I'd go to a range or ask somebody to shoot theirs first and see what works best for you. It really depends on what you are look for (hunting, home defence, etc) 12 gauge is great but you can always get a 20gauge as well
@@stonegreenleeify yeah pretty much home defense. That makes sense so shoot first until I can figure out what I want to get huh? That makes sense. So you think maybe start off with 12 gauge and then figure out what is good for me?
The maverick 88 is easily the best shotgun in this video. There’s been a lot of videos the firearms blog being one of the big producers of torture test featuring Turkish shotguns they generally don’t hold up. The Stevens, The maverick, those are great options please avoid the semi automatic Turkish stuff.
PLEASE do a .410 ga Home Defense Shotgun Review, Testing, etc.! You've done a Ba-Zillion 12ga reviews, but there are literally MILLIONS of us who are older, and/or impaired, who CANNOT handle the recoil of even the mildest recoil operating 12ga, or 20ga, and so .410 ga is the only one left for us in real world terms (ammo availability, especially in Home Defense rounds). I've been trying to find a Hatsan AR-15 Style .410 anywhere here in the US (they DO market their 12 ga guns all over the place and they DO make a .410 ga AR), which chambers the 3" rounds as well as the 2.5" (sadly, the IDIOTS are Bear Creek brought out their .410 AR but it ONLY chambers a 3" if HAND FED.....mags only accept 2.5"....utter IDIOCY) in 17 round mags. So, if you would, PLEASE consider those of who are NOT in our 20's, 30's, or even 40's, and who can't handle 10mm, 12ga, .454 Casul, etc. and need to carry what we can ACCURATE SHOOT, ie, .32 Mag/S&W (or ACP), Full Size .380 (mircos and subs are simply NOT controllable), 5.7x28 Real World Carry Options (Shoulder Holsters, Bib Holsters), as well as Real World CArry Options for those of us who can no longer, for health reasons, wear belts, and so must wear Bibs or Suspenders. Please think OUTSIDE the Box! Cheers from the Oil Patch in Central WY
I know they are more old fashioned compared to what is shown in the video. But what about bolt action shotguns. You can find a good dependable bolt action for around $150. They come in most gauges and they were mass produced for decades. They were only phased out because of the pump action. I’ve got a Mossberg 190 16ga. and she still works. Good old American Made craftsmanship, and she can still make Swiss cheese outta any target. Sure compared to modern shotguns they have there shortcomings. But for $150 I’ll just adapt to it and make it work.
I've had my Stevens 320 since 2013 and it's a pretty good shotgun. Low recoil uses 3" magnums and apparently the price hasn't changed in the past 10 years
The phrase "budget auto loader" is right up there with hepatitis in the things that should be avoided category. Semi auto shotguns are pay-to-play and the 930 is the budget option for them.
Glad to see the Stevens 320 on here - everyone always talks about the Mav 88 but I think the Stevens is a better shotgun and is usually a bit lower in price.
TRUTH - everyone always talks about the 88 being the best budget choice but I'm all about the 320. I have a Winchester SXP too and the Stevens is even a little smoother than that, both are super reliable and will shoot anything. I looked at both the 88 and 320 and the maverick just feels cheap. I'm sure it is reliable but it just doesn't feel like a nice shotgun at all.
Add in the cz712 g2 when they are onsale I got mine for $350...... damn good 12 gauge for that price... has functioned flawlessly and added some extras on it it's my go to... looking forward to the 1012 for hunting
Hey 704 TACT?? Are you gonna do a review on that new CYLEE RMSC GREEN DOT!!??? Waiting for it so I can use the discount code lol so anytime soon will you be doing it??
Man I swear you must be the only one I know with a good JTS . Mine broke 100 in to it my buddies broke couple months later. But I 💯 with you on the other 3.
The JTS is the least reliable gun I've ever seen. Mine didn't technically break, but it doesn't feed properly, never did. I'm not gonna put the money into having a gunsmith fix it, if it can be. I will say it does shoot soft, probably because it weighs twice what my 1301 does, lol. It's the last gun I would recommend to anyone looking for a budget option. I can't even recommend it as a gimmick because the frustration of all the malfunctions.
I looked at the JTS X12PT a few weeks ago at my local gun shop and it feels like the cheapest shotgun ever made (it is only like $150) but I wouldn't ever buy one. I have a Stevens 320 and a Winchester SXP though and they are both solid.
When you mention the name of the shotgun ..... please "PRINT" the name and model of the shotgun so it appears IN the video so tat it can be written down.
my issue with pumps for home defence is that you shouldn't keep them loaded for long periods which makes them much slower as a home defence option. If you cock the damn thing, everyone knows what the fuck you are doing xDD
Cheap turkish shotguns are already dogshit but then also throw semi auto in the mix and they are just a waste of money. James from TFBTV tests them and they are almost all garbage.
James from TFBTV tests them on reliability. As you said most are absolute dogshit. Buying an old Remington hunting shotgun and cutting them down to 18 inch is cheaper and better.
Much appreciated. Not everyone can afford the high end. But right now, we all should be protected.
You are correct, No one is coming its up to you
Yes sir
Amen!
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Love the Maverick 88. Might easily be the best gun for the money out there.
I believe it's a huge value.
It's on my list. They're actually cheaper here in the UK than Turkish shotguns so it's a no brainer
"Might easily" doesn't make sense. It's one or the other. If you have to say "might" then it's not "easily"
@@8dollars276very interesting point
There is actually a type of shotgun that is cheaper than even the Maverick 88 on average. You can find them pretty easy too. Most bolt action shotguns can be found at around the $125-$150 mark. They come in just about every gauge on the market. And if you are on a budget while still wanting to protect your home, I wouldn’t turn away from them. I own a Mossberg 16 gauge I found at a gun store for $150. She hasn’t jammed or failed me yet.
Love my Steven’s 320 I paid like $149 for it a years or so ago and put over 300 shells through it so far still runs flawlessly
Yep
And it survived James' 500 round torture test 🎉
Mossberg 88 is the eternal king of budget shotguns
@Ramond Cystman…100% correct 👍👍👍
I love mine. Fine shotgun.
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Excellent video as always... The 7 shot Maverick 88 has been my home defense gun for years, it was 219.00 at Academy Sports and runs perfect..
A few months ago bought the JTS AK12 for 279.00 at PSA which has functioned perfectly so far and has the lightest recoil of any 12 gauge I have experienced so far...
About the same time I also bought a Hatfield 28" semi auto at walmart for 214.00 and a Dickinson 20" semi auto for 250.00 both of which ran good with heavier loads but I enlarged the gas ports so now they function with light loads...
A few days ago I ordered a 20" Citadel Warthog from Grab a gun for $169.00 which seem to get mostly good reviews and I assume it will need a gas port mod to function with lighter loads but that's okay... The Citadel looks almost exactly like the Dickinson....
Maverick 88 for the win!
Good video. I have the maverick security shotgun. It's the best. Shot over 500 rounds in the the shotgun. No problems, shot bird shots,00 's slugs, steel ammo and 3 in. Magnums. 👍
I like the Winchester SXP Defender! Doesn't cost a lot, plus the speed pump!
Tristar raptor is fairly reliable and cycles everything. I got mine in 20gauge just before the pandemic buying for about $300. It was a youth model for the mrs. works great over 2 yrs later.
I am a shotgun fan. Have many, Beretta, Benilli, Mossberg etc. I bought the Panzer M4 based on friends from my Club. And I have to tell you, it runs and runs and runs. One of the best deals I have made in my decades of being a firearm enthusiast. Thanks for the reviews, keep up the great work.
I have a savage Steven's bolt action. 410
I keep going back and forth on whether to get a Panzer M4 as my first shotgun. I've shot a semi-auto shotgun before and want something nice and smooth like the Benelli M4, but I dont have Benelli money. Would the Panzer M4 be a good option for me?
I would submit for consideration the Dickinson 212 as well. Good reviews for a $300 Semi Auto HD gun. I picked up a trade in at my LGS for $225. Haven’t shot it a bunch yet but it’s quite nice for the money if you’re on a budget.
James Reeves at TFBTV has done 500-rd torture tests on several Turkish semi-auto shotguns and they all performed miserably. Not just malfunctions; some broke down internally and couldn't be fired without professional repairs. His Maverick 88 pump performed flawlessly. His conclusion is that cheap (under $500 or so) semi-autos are trash, but there are some good pumps under $250.
That guy is a dbag! Refuse to watch his stuff anymore.
My mom bought me a maverick 88 as my first gun when I was 13. First gun I hunted with and it's the same gun that now defends my wife, house and baby on the way
Would you recommend it for a beginner? I’m looking to buy my first gun and I want a shotgun but I know nothing about them and worried recoil will be hard to control. I want to move up later on but right now I want something simple or easy
@@Icy_Pumpkin there is a variety of low powered shells you can get to start in you are recoil sensitive. I'd go to a range or ask somebody to shoot theirs first and see what works best for you. It really depends on what you are look for (hunting, home defence, etc) 12 gauge is great but you can always get a 20gauge as well
@@stonegreenleeify yeah pretty much home defense. That makes sense so shoot first until I can figure out what I want to get huh? That makes sense. So you think maybe start off with 12 gauge and then figure out what is good for me?
Maverick 88 or Mossberg 500 in 20 ga is a winning combination. It’s so money. 👍🇺🇸👍
I have a Remington 870, Mossberg 590, and a Maverick 88. Maverick 88 is my bedside ❤️
I chose the Stevens 320 over the maverick 88. My model has a pistol grip, heat shield and a pic rail. Love it dependable and fits me perfectly.
How much was yours with the upgrades?
@@SilasScott-wi5ut 270
The best budget shot gun ,,is a free one. A gift.
The maverick 88 is easily the best shotgun in this video. There’s been a lot of videos the firearms blog being one of the big producers of torture test featuring Turkish shotguns they generally don’t hold up.
The Stevens, The maverick, those are great options please avoid the semi automatic Turkish stuff.
Great video as always. The information is spot on and budget friendly, and hey. . . . . .Who doesn't need a friend right?😁👍🏾💯
PSA sells a Mossberg 500 with a hunting barrel and a security barrel for $450.
Maverick 88 for the absolute win!!!!!
Nice to see some love for the Maverick 88! Got 3 of them.
Thanks for the shotgun comparisons
2:20 “including the extended TUBE”
PLEASE do a .410 ga Home Defense Shotgun Review, Testing, etc.!
You've done a Ba-Zillion 12ga reviews, but there are literally MILLIONS of us who are older, and/or impaired, who CANNOT handle the recoil of even the mildest recoil operating 12ga, or 20ga, and so .410 ga is the only one left for us in real world terms (ammo availability, especially in Home Defense rounds).
I've been trying to find a Hatsan AR-15 Style .410 anywhere here in the US (they DO market their 12 ga guns all over the place and they DO make a .410 ga AR), which chambers the 3" rounds as well as the 2.5" (sadly, the IDIOTS are Bear Creek brought out their .410 AR but it ONLY chambers a 3" if HAND FED.....mags only accept 2.5"....utter IDIOCY) in 17 round mags.
So, if you would, PLEASE consider those of who are NOT in our 20's, 30's, or even 40's, and who can't handle 10mm, 12ga, .454 Casul, etc. and need to carry what we can ACCURATE SHOOT, ie, .32 Mag/S&W (or ACP), Full Size .380 (mircos and subs are simply NOT controllable), 5.7x28 Real World Carry Options (Shoulder Holsters, Bib Holsters), as well as Real World CArry Options for those of us who can no longer, for health reasons, wear belts, and so must wear Bibs or Suspenders.
Please think OUTSIDE the Box!
Cheers from the Oil Patch in Central WY
Never had a shotgun, but i learned alot .. Maverick 88 it is ...
I know they are more old fashioned compared to what is shown in the video. But what about bolt action shotguns. You can find a good dependable bolt action for around $150. They come in most gauges and they were mass produced for decades. They were only phased out because of the pump action. I’ve got a Mossberg 190 16ga. and she still works. Good old American Made craftsmanship, and she can still make Swiss cheese outta any target. Sure compared to modern shotguns they have there shortcomings. But for $150 I’ll just adapt to it and make it work.
I've had my Stevens 320 since 2013 and it's a pretty good shotgun. Low recoil uses 3" magnums and apparently the price hasn't changed in the past 10 years
And is produced by our worst enemy. 😢
The phrase "budget auto loader" is right up there with hepatitis in the things that should be avoided category. Semi auto shotguns are pay-to-play and the 930 is the budget option for them.
JTS is on my list for this year !!
Bro, you earned a sub, ive never seen a guide so indepth and telles the price of the gun
Thank you for making a Rumble channel. 👍 I f*cking hate UA-cam. followed and watched on there
Still loving that ak shotgun I see. I have the maverick 88 and it is fantastic.
I just bought an ata arms etro 12. Reminds me of your Turkish style. That automatic one at the end is goals for me lol
Nice shotguns but I love the channel lock pliars!
I have the 88 and 320 i 12ga pump shotguns the mossberg is a pistol grip
Glad to see the Stevens 320 on here - everyone always talks about the Mav 88 but I think the Stevens is a better shotgun and is usually a bit lower in price.
stoeger p3000 and m3000 are amazing only terk shotguns i would trust mav88 is amazing too just think the p3000 has a little more for your buck
Sorry I have 2 Maverick 88's and a Stevens 320 love all 3. But the Stevens Has a much smother action than the Maverick 88.
TRUTH - everyone always talks about the 88 being the best budget choice but I'm all about the 320. I have a Winchester SXP too and the Stevens is even a little smoother than that, both are super reliable and will shoot anything. I looked at both the 88 and 320 and the maverick just feels cheap. I'm sure it is reliable but it just doesn't feel like a nice shotgun at all.
Add in the cz712 g2 when they are onsale I got mine for $350...... damn good 12 gauge for that price... has functioned flawlessly and added some extras on it it's my go to... looking forward to the 1012 for hunting
Maverick 88 is the best budget gun in existence. Cost of a highpoint pistol but is a flawless 12 gauge shotgun. Like a gun from god.
My Aksa S4 runs flawless. Even low brass birdshot. 200 rounds of mostly birdshot and not one failure.
I got the m88 with a foldable stock and pistol grip combo for $260
Hey 704 TACT?? Are you gonna do a review on that new CYLEE RMSC GREEN DOT!!??? Waiting for it so I can use the discount code lol so anytime soon will you be doing it??
I dont know anything about guns so I have a question.....If you pump the shotgun but dont pull the trigger and no longer plan to, how do u un-pump?
ROCK ISLAND VRP40 is a great mag feed pump around $300
Thank You brother! Love your show
I shouldn't have sold my stevens 320.
You should check out the stainless tokorev TX3. Pretty impressive
yeah , I luv my TX3 . Sds imports
Own a Charles daily it’s not as good as my citadel but both won’t replace my mossberg
Any information on the dickinson xx2t
Bought a Charles Daly honcho tactical 299
I like that tactical semi auto
I have 2 of those 4 with no issues. I will agree I'll take my 930 over any Turkish clone tho.
You said shotgun, that's a channel strike mister. 🤣
Is your outdoor range in Mint Hill? Man I would love to shoot with you, I need to practice for my CCW! I'm in Indian Trail btw.
Man I swear you must be the only one I know with a good JTS . Mine broke 100 in to it my buddies broke couple months later. But I 💯 with you on the other 3.
The JTS is the least reliable gun I've ever seen. Mine didn't technically break, but it doesn't feed properly, never did. I'm not gonna put the money into having a gunsmith fix it, if it can be. I will say it does shoot soft, probably because it weighs twice what my 1301 does, lol.
It's the last gun I would recommend to anyone looking for a budget option. I can't even recommend it as a gimmick because the frustration of all the malfunctions.
I think it could be a QC problem mine has ran flawlessly so far
I looked at the JTS X12PT a few weeks ago at my local gun shop and it feels like the cheapest shotgun ever made (it is only like $150) but I wouldn't ever buy one. I have a Stevens 320 and a Winchester SXP though and they are both solid.
I love my jts-12
Awesome review of those shotguns thanks for sharing. #PEACE✌🏾
Maverick 88 for the price can't be beat
I bought my Maverick 88 used at a Turner’s for $100.00 it is a 12 gauge, 20 inch barrel and 7+1. I love mine and I can’t complain.
Is Ithaca still in business?
Hey bro is the JTS M12 illegal in California or something? PSA cancelled my order…
Well the Charles Daly m4 clone kinda shit the bed on TFBs torture test. Is this one any different?
Are you gonna get a review on the northtac rmr type pistol rds?
Most reviews I've seen for the M4 clones say the Panzer version is the best of the bunch, what are your thoughts?
I've heard panzer as well but never shot one FWIW
My buddy @ work loves his.
What budget red dot you recommend for a shotgun
Definitely don’t buy turkshit. Just get the maverick
The Hatfield sgl isn’t bad though, single shot break open.
Can the JTS use drum magazines?
Black aces tactical smax pro
379$
Semi auto shotgun
Hey, man just moved back to the county. What ffl do you use?
My JTS was 287$ on PSA. I did several 10 round mag dumps and then realized I was on the wrong gas tube setting, and it still rN like a champ
Where can I find 10 rd mags for the JTS?
When you mention the name of the shotgun ..... please "PRINT" the name and model of the shotgun so it appears IN the video so tat it can be written down.
Do you still have codes for bear creek arsenal
my issue with pumps for home defence is that you shouldn't keep them loaded for long periods which makes them much slower as a home defence option. If you cock the damn thing, everyone knows what the fuck you are doing xDD
good video
Which one is best for s*icide?
nice video
Tokarev TBP12 worth buying? I seen em for 250$
I have the tokarev tx3 and haven’t had any issues around 200 rounds through it so far.
No! Don’t do it! There’s a 5% chance yours will run smoothly and reliably. Save up for a good one. Get a Maverick 88 if you need a shotgun.
TX3
How about an update on your UA-cam struggles?
Wow the cheapest shotguns look the coolest 😂
The M4 clones look promising
That's not budget shotguns.... that's junk shotguns other than the Mossberg 88
If you get any crappy Turkish made shotgun over a Maverick 88, you are making a terrible decision. Why? To save $20?
One important question is do you know JESUS CHRIST AS YOUR PERSONAL LORD AND SAVIOR?
That saiga is crap compared to other options
Cheap turkish shotguns are already dogshit but then also throw semi auto in the mix and they are just a waste of money.
James from TFBTV tests them and they are almost all garbage.
Yes, mostly but I’ve seen guys talk about changing a few parts and/or cleaning and lubing it well nate a big difference.
Yes, mostly but I’ve seen guys talk about changing a few parts and/or cleaning and lubing it well nate a big difference.
My god man just get to the review! I stopped watching after a min because I got tired of listening to an infomercial
It's been proven time and time again that cheap Turkish or Chinese shotguns are a waste of money.
James from TFBTV tests them on reliability. As you said most are absolute dogshit.
Buying an old Remington hunting shotgun and cutting them down to 18 inch is cheaper and better.
I've never had a problem with the stevens 320 or the pardner pump.
or any problems from Dickinson pump shotguns.
@@cle-chi a weekend range warrior pos with less than a hundred rounds through it doesn't count.