Stevens Model 320 Pump Shot Gun

[Miles2014]

Hi guys,
saw one of these on sale for an incredibly low price (~$150)in my LGS. Anybody know if they're worth it? I know they are the ones made in China, but didn't know if I should just save up a bit more $ and go for a higher end 12GA.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

thanks!

[bootsmcguire]

I have heard good and bad, and I don't own one so I can't say. For only $150 I'd be inclined to give it a try and if I didn't like it sell it off for $125 and consider it a lesson learned. The one that I have handled seemed to be a decent gun, but that was at the 2012 NRA show and they could have had a pristine example at the booth.

[Rick_W]

What do you want to do with it?

Lot more aftermarket support for the Mossberg 500 and Remington 870.

[Miles2014]

Just home defense, maybe some range time with it. It wouldn't be my only weapon...I've got handguns and an AR as well...
Thanks!

[Rick_W]

Like Boots said, buy it & try it if you can get what you feel is a good deal on it.

If you do, give us a report back.

[Miles2014]

Thanks Rick W. Are you familiar with this Stevens Model 320? Curious if anyone knows how good (or bad) it is.

[Rick_W]

I have never shot one but handled one at the SHOT show a few years ago.

I try not to form opinions based on guns there as they are typically handled a LOT and tend to feel smoother than a new, out of the box, gun.

With that said, it didn't feel bad and was fairly smooth with no glitches while cycling the action (empty).