Is the Winchester 1200 a good gun?

The Winchester 1200 is an all around gun. It is not specialized for any one task, such as a “trap shooting gun” or a “skeet gun”. I have enjoyed shooting, hunting and protecting my home with my field-grade 1200 since 1974 and have never had a single malfunction.

What gun was called the Widowmaker?

Model 1911
In this position, the muzzle of the weapon would be pointing towards the face of the user, and the swelled shell could fire, injuring or killing the user. This safety issue led to the Model 1911 being nicknamed “the Widowmaker”.

Can a Winchester 1200 shoot slugs?

Yeah – The real problem with shooting slugs through your Win 1200 is consistant sighting for accurate shooting. It might be a good idea to get a set of fiber-optic, clamp-on rifle sights for the barrel, just for slug hunting.

What is a Barleycorn sight?

Barleycorn. Another very popular sight that preceded the post and bead. This is a v-shaped front sight with an inverted “v” rear notch. It is even seen on military rifles, including the venerated M98 Mauser. The barleycorn is very popular for both military and sporting rifles.

Is Winchester 1300 any good?

In general it is a lightweight shotgun which is easier for carry but the trade off is a little more recoil. Good for walking while bird hunting, but not so good for shooting 4 or 5 rounds of trap or skeet in a day. Like most major brand shotguns, you do your part and it will function fine.

What’s the average price of a Browning shotgun?

The BT-99 starts at about $1,200 and goes up to $2,600, or more, depending on the model and specific options. The more affordable Browning BPS lists new from about $570 to $800, with quality used models found for under $300.

What kind of shotgun is the Winchester Model 1200?

Winchester Model 1200. The Model 1200 and Model 1300 are two pump-action shotguns that were manufactured by the Winchester-Western Division of Olin Corporation. It was produced in 12-, 16- and 20-gauge.

What kind of gun is the Browning A5?

The king of Browning shotguns, the A5, also called the Auto-5, is a recoil-operated semi-automatic shotgun named for being an autoloader with a 5-round capacity. Designed by John Moses Browning, the A5 was the first successful design of a semi-auto shotgun, with several variants created over the years.

What are the dimensions of a Winchester Model 12?

Here are Model 12 specifications, circa 1956: Gauges: 12, 16 and 20 (plus Model 42 in .410 bore.) Tubular Magazine capacity: 6 (2-3/4″ shells with folded crimp); supplied with plug to reduce capacity to two shells; Barrel lengths: 26″, 28″ and 30″ (interchangeable)