I feel like a beginner this morning- so here goes...
New England Firearms? what do people think of this brand?
And more specifically- the Pardner Protector shotgun? I bought one (18 inch barrel I think- 12gauge) but have not given it heavy use.
The guy at CTD that put me on to it said that it was pretty much a 870 knock off using Chinese parts- he went further to say that it was as close to an 870 as they could get without being sued and that you could even use some Remington replacement parts-Is there any truth to this?
It did seem like a value for an HD application. Have others any good insight?
Thanks
NEF?
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I have heard it is a good gun. I am afraid that is all...
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I've hunted with NEF rifles for over 15 years. They are a great value and easy to carry. I've owned 2 in .270, and 1 each in .308 and .243. The only funky thing about them is their triggers, not the smoothest, but they work well enough for the price. I also own a Topper shotgun in 12 gauge. It always works, but is a pig to shoot with hot turkey loads. I have no personal experience with the pump action.
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They ripped off Winchester(1300 series) too, which may be why it's exempt from prosecution. Poor machining inside too, I sure wouldn't want one. Does it shoot? Sure, but for how long you have to wonder. I'd save up my cash for a Remington 870 or just pick up a Mossberg 500 for almost the same price.snarky wrote:I feel like a beginner this morning- so here goes...
New England Firearms? what do people think of this brand?
And more specifically- the Pardner Protector shotgun? I bought one (18 inch barrel I think- 12gauge) but have not given it heavy use.
The guy at CTD that put me on to it said that it was pretty much a 870 knock off using Chinese parts- he went further to say that it was as close to an 870 as they could get without being sued and that you could even use some Remington replacement parts-Is there any truth to this?
It did seem like a value for an HD application. Have others any good insight?
Thanks
Can someone tell me why chinese parts all have that same smell?
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NEF aren't bad, not my first choice but not my last either.
I've only seen a couple broken over the years, the last had a broken hammer, the sear edge had broken off.
With the exception of the '80's Poly-Tech AK's, I'm extremely hesitant to play with the chinese guns. The heat treatment is hit and miss, the machining runs the gamut from good to "done with a dull wood rasp".
For the money, I'd look for a used Rem 870 or Mossy 500.
I've only seen a couple broken over the years, the last had a broken hammer, the sear edge had broken off.
With the exception of the '80's Poly-Tech AK's, I'm extremely hesitant to play with the chinese guns. The heat treatment is hit and miss, the machining runs the gamut from good to "done with a dull wood rasp".
For the money, I'd look for a used Rem 870 or Mossy 500.
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New England Firearms started making H&R pattern shotguns and eventually bought H&R. Then Marlin bought NEF. Now "Big Green" (Remington) owns Marlin. Remington imports some of their shotguns from Bikhail of Russia. I would guess this Chinese 870 knock-off is a Remington thing. That would also keep the Chinese from being sued by "Big Green".
The NEF single-shot shotguns and Handi-rifles are very well built and work reliably. I don't know about thier imports.
The NEF single-shot shotguns and Handi-rifles are very well built and work reliably. I don't know about thier imports.
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You said you bought it primarily for home defense, not for shooting game birds.snarky wrote: And more specifically- the Pardner Protector shotgun? I bought one (18 inch barrel I think- 12gauge) but have not given it heavy use.
The guy at CTD that put me on to it said that it was pretty much a 870 knock off using Chinese parts- he went further to say that it was as close to an 870 as they could get without being sued and that you could even use some Remington replacement parts-Is there any truth to this?
It did seem like a value for an HD application. Have others any good insight?
Thanks
Is it reliable enough to bet your life on when you need it? A Mossberg 500 isn't expensive, and is very reliable.
Put another way: Would you buy your wife/girlfriend/mother/sister a Lorcin .25acp and feel you had given her sufficient protection?
YMMV
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+1 (if you are still interested in opinions about the NEF single-shots). My friend had one for the cyotes that raided his chickens.Vonz90 wrote:+11911Man wrote: The NEF single-shot shotguns and Handi-rifles are very well built and work reliably. I don't know about thier imports.
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