Pump shotguns- Who is manufacturing the best?

[ridgerunnerrron]

My Model 12's are working great just as they were when I bought them used 50 years ago. The 20 ga was a grouse killer when we had ruffed grouse around. The 12 ga 3'' has 89 gobblers to it's credit.

 

[bnewt3]

Im a lefty so I started on an Ithaca M37 youth in 20ga we had in the family and my 15th bday present was a new M37 12ga. We also have a M37 that my great uncle did all of his hunting with. As far as a pump goes, I cant imagine needing or wanting anything more.

Mine was made during some of the dark times in the company. There are some things here and there that show it, but after at least 1000rds it has never failed to go bang or cycle properly which is what really matters.

 

[betelgeuse]

I have an older Wingmaster Special, works evertime, all the time. I have been using a 26" barrel with the screw in chokes. I will never part with it. I kept the fixed 28 MOD barrel as well. I have a BPS, it's nice t00. The wingmaster feels a little more svelte. For some reason I have been using my 1100 with a 26" barrel for the last couple years on quail.

I have a friend who has several of the Ithacas. I really liked shooting them as well. He said stay away from magnum stuff in them,.