'97 Takedown or Solid Frame?

[John Browning]

So I've been offered a trade for a Winchester '97 solid frame or a takedown. Both are fairly equal condition wise and have shortened barrels. Which should I go for, solid frame or takedown? Everything else seems just about even, except the solid frame has a replaced buttplate.

[TheExpertish]

They're fun guns. Just go for whatever you think you'd use more.

[14delta]

I prefer the solid frame, There's no barrel receiver joint to worry about loosening up.
14Delta

[AA-RON]

If you do the trade and decide you don't like the 97, I'm looking for one.

[Curley Red]

I have a take down model and it has never came loose. So I would pick which ever one looks more original and has a better finish.

Are you going to use this for SASS or have you just wanted a 97? I am looking for an original 87 myself, always wanted one of those sweet lever action 12 gauges.

[renardsubtil]

Solid frame is less to "worry" about, there's an adjustment sleeve on the takedown models that should be considered when bought but it's not too big of a deal.

I thought I'd be using the takedown feature often since I got mine but ive rarely left it apart except to transport to camp like 3 times a year lol!