Stevens (Savage) 320 Pump 12 Gauge

[sculver]

Hello everyone.  The one firearm I don't have in my safe is a pump shotgun.  I'm not really a shotgun hunter and am interested in something only for home defense.  After reading everything I could find on the Mossberg 500's and Remington 870's, I came across the Stevens 320 pump for less than $200.  The exact model I'm thinking about is the Security model with pistol grip and ghost ring sites (http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/stevens320pump). 

From what little I could find this shotgun is a copy of the old Winchester 1300 design.  I thought I'd ask some of you fine folks for some advice about this shotgun if you have had any experience.  Thanks and I appreciate any advice about this shotgun or a similar one you might think will work just as good for home protection.

Respectfully,

Steve
   

[gsd]

If you watch the local for sale forums/groups on Facebook, armslist, etc you can usually find a used 500/870 for about $250. I personally would much rather one of those, especially considering the aftermarket support available.

That's my two cents, for what it's worth. 

[sculver]

gsd:

You're two cents is valued.  I've actually looked around in the local gun stores and have not found a good condition Mossberg 500 or Remington 870.  The other consideration is a warranty if I buy something new.  Thanks.

Steve

[FarmerRick]

Maybe check out the Fremont gun show this weekend, there'll probably be a few guns to interest you.

[gsd]

That is also an option. I know you can get a plain jane 870 at scheels for about $300.