Escort Extreme Mag

[Curtis.mullin]

So I am about to buy a new auto loader and have the chance to buy an Escort Extreme Mag. pretty cheap, but I am worried about durability. Does anyone have any insight on this shotgun?

 

[JoseCuervo]

Escorts are kinda hit and miss.

 

[Curtis.mullin]

Yeah, That's what worries me.

 

[quackaddict]

You'd do better to save up a few more pennies and get something like a Beretta A300(Outlander).

 

[Curtis.mullin]

I want to have the option to shoot 3.5" shells. I think I might go with the Stoeger m3500. I want something that can be beat upon until I'm out of school and can upgrade.

 

[Gr8bawana]

Usually you end up getting what u pay for. Cheap does not usually mean good.

 

[quackaddict]

God don't get the Stoeger.

If you just have to shoot 3.5", look at Franchi...I forget what the 3.5" model is called.

 

[Curtis.mullin]

I just need to get through 2 or 3 seasons. With that in mind both have 5 year warranties.

 

[quackaddict]

You'll regret spending money on the Stoeger, and that warranty won't do you a bit of good when it craps out during the middle of the season and it takes 3 months to get fixed.

If you just want a cheap beater, just buy an 870 or a Nova. It'll be cheaper and a lot more reliable.

 

[Curtis.mullin]

I have both a Nova and an 870, that is why I am looking for a cheap autoloader. I went back to school after getting out of the military and have a couple of years left. After I am out I plan on buying an SBE2, but not until I'm out.

 

[Frenchy]

I've had good luck with the Escort that I have. It did give me a little trouble last year, but it was also 30 below zero and we were floating a river. All kinds of things malfunction in those conditions.

 

[quackaddict]

I have both a Nova and an 870, that is why I am looking for a cheap autoloader.

Unless you find a good deal on a used one, cheap and autoloader don't go together. But it's your money, so do with it what you wish...

 

[MThuntr]

Maybe look into a Mossberg 935. As long as you aren't trying to shoot target/promo loads you should be fine.

 

[Guest member 25165]

I have a couple of the Franchi Affinitys and they have been great. I would be willing to bet the Intensity would be just as good.

I personally wouldn't spend the money on the Escort or the Stoeger.