CONNECTICUT SHOTGUNS
THE HISTORY BEHIND MOSSBERG SHOTGUN'S.
The Mossberg headquarters is located in New Haven Connecticut and the first Mossberg 500, which is their most popular shotgun, was produced in 1962. The Mossberg 500 quickly became the company’s most successful firearm and was sold to divisions of the U.S. Military and Law Enforcement. Actually, the Mossberg 500, 590, and 590A1 were the only pump action shotguns to pass all U.S.A mil-spec 3443 requirements.
WHO USES MOSSBERG SHOTGUN'S?
Mossberg manufactures shotguns for hunters, trap/skeet shooters, home defenders, target shooters, military personnel, and law enforcement. The most popular line of shotguns is the Mossberg 500’s because of their affordable price, reliability, and durability. These shotguns are available in tactical configurations, hunting configurations, and home defense configurations. Another nice feature is the screw in chokes that come with some models and the interchangeable barrels that can turn a home defense shotgun into a slug gun for bird or deer hunting.
MOSSBERG'S WARRANTY POLICY.
Mossberg does acknowledge the implied Magnuson-Mos Act obligations, which means they will warranty their firearms as long as the shotgun is purchased brand new and it’s the original owner who is experiencing the defects in craftsmanship or workmanship. This warranty will be good for one year starting from the date the Mossberg is purchased. If you purchase your Mossberg brand new from Sportsmen’s Outpost we will deal with the manufacturers’ warranty within the year if something did end up going wrong with your shotgun.
THE HISTORY BEHIND MAVERICK SHOTGUNS.
The Maverick line of shotguns are assembled in Eagle Pass, Texas. Some of the parts that are manufactured for these shotguns are done so in Mexico, which is why they can be found at a much lower price point when compared to the Mossberg 500 line of shotguns. Most of the parts on the Maverick 88 can be interchanged with the 500, which means you can save money now and upgrade to higher end parts in the future.
WHO USES MAVERICK SHOTGUN'S?
The Maverick 88 shotguns can be found in the following configurations; all-purpose, security, and slug. This means hunters, target shooters, trap/skeet shooters, and home defenders should be able to find a shotgun that fits their personal preferences. A couple other features that come with the Maverick 88 line of shotguns are dual extractors, twin action bars, positive steel to steel lockup, and an anti-jam elevator. All these functional features will give you a flawless shooter.
MAVERICK'S WARRANTY POLICY.
Maverick does acknowledge the implied Magnuson-Mos Act obligations, which means they will warranty their firearms as long as the shotgun is purchased brand new and it’s the original owner who is experiencing the defects in craftsmanship or workmanship. This warranty will be good for one year starting from the date the Maverick is purchased. If you purchase your Mossberg brand new from Sportsmen’s Outpost we will deal with the manufacturers’ warranty within the year if something did end up going wrong with your shotgun.
THE HISTORY BEHIND STOEGER SHOTGUN'S.
Stoeger is currently owned by Beretta and is a manufacturer/importer of firearms into the U.S.A. The company originated in 1924 and before they were bought out by Beretta they were considered the largest gun store in New York City. Stoeger Industries is now located in Accokeek, Maryland where they continue to produce and distribute high-end shotguns for many of the popular shooting applications.
WHO USES STOEGER SHOTGUN'S
Stoeger manufacturers a large variety of shotguns for hunters, trap/skeet shooters, home defenders, and youth hunters/shooters. You can find an excellent selection of autoloading shotguns with a synthetic stock that are available in black or camo finishes. You will also see a large variety of over and under shotguns that are available in youth models or full-size models. Some of these shotguns feature fancy wood finishes and screw in chokes. Something else to note about Stoeger is their affordable pricing, which is a nice change of pace considering every other company who is owned by Beretta is asking significant amounts of money for their shotguns.
STOEGER'S WARRANTY POLICY.
Stoeger gives the original buyer a 5 rear warranty on any shotgun that is purchased brand new. Stoeger will also take care of parts, labor, and shipping costs. If you purchase your Stoeger brand new from Sportsmen’s Outpost we will deal with the manufacturers’ warranty within the 5 years if something did end up going wrong with your shotgun.
THE HISTORY BEHIND BENELLI SHOTGUNS.
Benelli was founded in Urbino, Italy in 1967 by a lady named Teressa Benelli who started the company with her 6 sons out of their belief in the semi-automatic shotgun. Many of the Semi- Automatic shotguns were designed with a unique inertia operating system, which is a gas operating system that would increase the reliability and decrease the maintenance that needed to be performed on the shotgun when Military and Law Enforcement agencies that would use them.
WHO IS CURRENTLY USING BENELLI SHOTGUNS?
Benelli shotguns are being used for a large variety of shooting applications. Hunters, target shooters, trap/skeet shooters, home defenders, military, and law enforcement personnel will have no problems finding a shotgun that exceeds their standard in quality, performance, and reliability. As of right now, the most known Benelli shotgun is the M3, which is used by the American Swat teams. Another popular model that has just been picked up by the U.S. Marines is the Benelli M4. Hunters and trap/skeet shooters may like the Supersport or Ethos line of shotguns because of their the fancy wood and light weight receivers.
BENELLI'S WARRANTY POLICY.
Benelli gives a 10-year warranty to the original buyer. This warranty applies to all new firearms purchased from Benelli. If you purchase your Benelli brand new from Sportsmen’s Outpost we will deal with the manufacturers’ warranty within the 10 year time period if something did end up going wrong with your shotgun.
THE HISTORY BEHIND FRANCHI SHOTGUN'S.
Ligi Franchi is an Italian firearm manufacturer and founder of Franchi. This company was a family business since it opened up and then in 1987, Franchi was acquired by the industrial conglomerate Socimi, who went bankrupt in 1993. Franchi is now owned by Beretta holdings in Italy.
WHO USES FRANCHI SHOTGUNS?
Franchi manufacturers a large variety of shotguns for hunting and trap/skeet shooting. The most popular shotguns for trap and skeet shooting are called the Franchi Instinct SL’s. These over and under shotguns are light-weight, reliable, comfortable, and versatile. The versatility comes from the screw in chokes that can be changed out to adjust your spread of shot for different shooting applications. The most popular hunting shotgun is the Intensity, which comes with a black synthetic stock or a camo synthetic stock to keep the overall weight of the shotgun down, which will give you more energy throughout the hunt.
FRANCHI'S WARRANTY POLICY.
Franchi offers a 7-year warranty to the original purchaser as long as the firearm arm was purchased brand new in the U.S.A from an authorized Franchi retailer. If you buy your Franchi brand new from Sportsmen’s Outpost, (who happens to be an authorized Franchi retailer) we are willing to to deal with the manufacturers’ within the 7 years for anything warranty related.
THE HISTORY BEHIND BROWNING SHOTGUN'S
Browning was founded in 1878 in Morgan, Utah. The company was originally founded to market the designs of John Brownings firearms, who is one of the world’s most prolific firearm inventors. Just about all of John Browning’s designs have been manufactured under licenses by other companies like Winchester, Colt, Remington, and FNH. Now in days, Browning is still producing innovative shotgun designs, and they have become best known for the Browning BPS shotgun.
WHO USES BROWNING SHOTGUN'S.
Browning shotguns are being used by hunters, trap/skeet shooters, target shooters, and collectors. Some of the most popular shotguns being manufactured by Browning are the BPS, the Cynergy, and the Citori. The Browning BPS shotguns are available with wood stocks and synthetic stocks; some of the models are even available with factory engraved receivers. Another popular shotgun that is being manufactured by Browning is the Cynergy, which comes in a double barrel configuration and can be purchased with a wood or synthetic stock, screw in chokes, and soft rubber recoil pads. The 3rd shotgun that really stands out amongst Browning enthusiasts is the Citori. This model is available with a wood stock and can be purchased in different finishes like hi-gloss, gloss oil, and satin. These shotguns also feature upgrades like screw in chokes and receivers with custom engravings.
BROWNING'S WARRANTY POLICY.
Browning does acknowledge the implied Magnuson-Mos Act obligations, which means they will warranty their firearms as long as the shotgun is purchased brand new and it’s the original owner who is experiencing the defects in craftsmanship or workmanship. This warranty will be good for one year starting from the date the Browning is purchased. If you purchase your Browning brand new from Sportsmen’s Outpost we will deal with the manufacturers’ warranty within the year if something did end up going wrong with your shotgun.
THE HISTORY BEHIND WINCHESTER.
Oliver Fisher Winchester had a vision for the future of firearms and started up Winchester Repeating Arms in 1866 after buying a controlling in interest in the Volcanic Repeating Arms from two men named Horace Smith and Daniel B. Wesson. During the next 14 years of business, Winchester dove into new territory and created new product that would continue to revolutionize the firearms market for the next 150 years.
WHO USES WINCHESTER SHOTGUN'S?
Winchester is currently manufacturing shotguns for home defenders, hunters, and trap/skeet shooters. These shotguns are available in autoloading configurations, pump action configurations, and double barrel configurations. The Super X4 is Winchesters auto loading shotgun. This shotgun is available with a wood or synthetic stock, screw in chokes, and rubber recoil pads. The SXP pump action shotguns produced by Winchester can be purchased in a hunting or tactical configuration. The hunting configuration is manufactured with a wood stock or a synthetic stock. The tactical configuration comes with a black synthetic stock and Picatinny rails. The Winchester model 101’s are available with fancy walnut stocks or Monte Carlo stocks, screw in chokes, and custom engraving.
WINCHESTER'S WARRANTY POLICY.
Winchester does acknowledge the implied Magnuson-Mos Act obligations, which means they will warranty their firearms as long as the rifle is purchased brand new and it’s the original owner who is experiencing the defects in craftsmanship or workmanship. This warranty will be good for one year starting from the date the Winchester is purchased. If you buy your Winchester brand new from Sportsmen’s Outpost we will deal with the manufacturers’ warranty within the year if something did end up going wrong with your rifle.