Interstate Arms 12Ga Defender GTG?

[japartridge]

Anyone have any actual experience with these? I am in need of an HD shotgun, and these look like they would fit the bill nicely, without costing a ton of scratch.


Interstate Arms Black Synthetic 12 Ga Defender w/18.5" Barre $205.00 SHIPS FREE

I poked around for a bit and didn't see a post where anyone had actually commented on fit, finish, reliability, etc....


So, what say you sages of INGO? Buy a cheapy, or save up for something bigger, better, faster?

 

[paperboy]

Funny you mentioned these...I was wondering about them myself. Everything I have read on the net has been largely positive. It also seems that just about everything about them (parts) are interchangeable with the Remmy 870. The only thing that seems to get bad remarks is about them being from China. I am not saying that I would definitely get one or not but I would like to handle one in person. Hey, pretty much you are looking at $225 otd with the transfer fee. About the only new shotty you are going to get for that is a Maverick 88 with no goodies on it. Don't get me wrong, I am all for buying American but I would have a hard time passing one of the Norincos. I have read where many have bought the China 1911's and built awesome competition guns on their frames.

 

[japartridge]

Funny you mentioned these...I was wondering about them myself. Everything I have read on the net has been largely positive. It also seems that just about everything about them (parts) are interchangeable with the Remmy 870. The only thing that seems to get bad remarks is about them being from China. I am not saying that I would definitely get one or not but I would like to handle one in person. Hey, pretty much you are looking at $225 otd with the transfer fee. About the only new shotty you are going to get for that is a Maverick 88 with no goodies on it. Don't get me wrong, I am all for buying American but I would have a hard time passing one of the Norincos. I have read where many have bought the China 1911's and built awesome competition guns on their frames.

That's what I keep reading as well. I mean I'd prefer to buy American, but damn, for something like the IA Defender I'm looking at close to $400 for an American Shotty!

 

[Zoub]

The Chinese can't even make a straight drill bit.

Usually on all chicom shotguns they are in fact not interchangeable with the major parts, especially the barrels. For starters read 5+1. 870's are 4+1. OK, so all OEM and aftermarket barrels are a no go on this gun.

I am sure the sights are anything but LPA quality.

Buy once, cry once but most shotguns have never even had 50 rounds put through them, buy used if you need to keep cost down. More bells and whistles like ghost sights do not mean quality, just marketing gimmics.

I prefer to never use ghost sights, even on Benelli's.

I would even say buy a 60's era Montgomery Ward gun over the chicom crap


http://www.hoosiergunworks.com/catalog/cross_reference.html

http://www.gunsamerica.com/98356026...D_M500A_12_GAUGE_PUMP_SHOTGUN_C_LECT_CHOK.htm

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

Just go to the 1500 next week and look around. And yes, the maverick is more than sufficient unto the cause.

 

[ISHOOTHST'S]

They used to be 185 on buds site. Thought bout picking one up more than once, but never bit the bullet

 

[whocares]

I got a NEF Pardner Pump and have put several Remington accessories on. I have shot over 200 Winchester SuperX 3" magnum shells and am starting to have some wear issues. It is not a Rem 870 and I will buy an 870 next, but for someone who will hardly shoot their shotgun it has been a great gun.

 

[paperboy]

I got a NEF Pardner Pump and have put several Remington accessories on. I have shot over 200 Winchester SuperX 3" magnum shells and am starting to have some wear issues. It is not a Rem 870 and I will buy an 870 next, but for someone who will hardly shoot their shotgun it has been a great gun.

What kind of wear are you having?

 

[whocares]

Wear where

What kind of wear are you having?

The most significant issue is the slop in the pump action. The forend is not as tight as it was new, and this is due to the arms that rack the action being flexible. The feed ramp occasionally will jam up after a shot not ejecting spent shells as quickly as usual. The foregrip feels loose, but there is not a tension issue. Its a metal issue or wear to metal issue I should say. If there is a specific area of interest I can address more in detail.

I believe that these wear issues are what sets an 870 apart from generic clone types. The general construction feels better, heavier gauge steel with harder properties. The Remingtons are built to take several hundred rounds easily while these are more for occasional use. IMHO

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Seems like I only paid around $325 for my Mossberg 500... so a little pricier, but not horribly so. As others have mentioned though, if it's truly for HD, how often is it going to be fired? (Unless you live in a really bad neighborhood )

 

[whocares]

Wear where

Know what I mean