Did I chose the right beginners shotgun?

[BigRed42]

yeah didnt really look around for cheaper price but Wild Bills is one of my favorite stoes so next time ill check around

[twotap]

I have had a Hawk for several years now . I bought it for tactical shot gun classes. It has been thrown down ,beaten up,filled with dirt, and has always been dependable. It is also my go to truck gun. It is NOT a Remington... I also own several of those. That being said ..Congrats on your purchase. I 'm sure you will be as happy with yours as I am with mine for many ,many, many rounds to come.

[coyotebait]

So i just bought the Hawk interstate 982 today which im extremely excited for, but my friends are telling me that its cheap knock off design of the 870? is that true or is it dependable? just asking because im a rifle boy and new to shoguns in general

If you're breaching doors and chasing bad guys, then you absolutely bought the wrong shot gun....if you're target shooting and having fun...then the only wrong one is one that doesn't go bang. Have fun and don't worry about what your buds think. In fact, if they think you need a better one, then let them buy it for you!!
(nothing against the gun, Imo, I just won't go with a clone where my life is on the line....)

[call-in]

(nothing against the gun, Imo, I just won't go with a clone where my life is on the line....)

I wouldn't have reservations on bringin a Springfield, Baer or Kimber 1911 clone to gunfight.

[blazeaglory]

If you're breaching doors and chasing bad guys, then you absolutely bought the wrong shot gun....if you're target shooting and having fun...then the only wrong one is one that doesn't go bang. Have fun and don't worry about what your buds think. In fact, if they think you need a better one, then let them buy it for you!!
(nothing against the gun, Imo, I just won't go with a clone where my life is on the line....)

Oh cmon. Its a well made shotgun. Just cause it somewhat resembles an 870 does not make it a clone.

I say if the shotgun fits for what you do with it and it doesn't jam up or misfire than youve made a good purchase.

So far I have not heard too many good or bad things about any shotgun on this forum..lol.

It all depends on what your going to use it for. Plinking or skeet? Bashing down doors or protecting love ones? There is a shotgun made out there just for you

[tonelar]

No experience with the Hawk, but one of my fave CAS shotguns is my Norinco 97 (copy of the Winchester 97)
Over 10 seasons of cowboy action and its just as reliable as my original 97.

And Id trust my life to a clone I have owned and operated over a new in the box example of the genuine article.

[Wherryj]

When a single apostrophe is the difference between advice and a murder spree. ;-)

Perhaps THIS is where the phrase "Grammar POLICE" originates?

[yuccales]

What are you planning on using it for? Hunting (what kind), trap, sporting clays, skeet, home defense or just going out to the desert and blasting stuff? The fact is that your gun will work just fine for the purposes it was intended for. It will not depreciate any more than an 870 will. It won't break or wear out any faster than an 870 either. If you are happy with it and it is designed to do what you want to do with it, it's a fine purchase.

Well said.

[Mickey D]

When a single apostrophe is the difference between advice and a murder spree. ;-)

Education these days...

[Peachdog]

Education these days...

He was making a joke and a very good one.

Hawk 982 is a clone of the 870, but i've shot my friends...

He fired his weapon and hit his friends.

versus

Hawk 982 is a clone of the 870, but i've shot my friend's...

His friend let him shoot his weapon.


Comprehension these days!

[Gurney]

"Perhaps THIS is where the phrase "Grammar POLICE" originates?"

Not likely; but it might have something to do with the 'Spelling Police.'

[BigFatGuy]

Perhaps THIS is where the phrase "Grammar POLICE" originates?

Does nobody on this site have a damn sense of humor?

[daybreak]

Yeah seriously, I thought it was rather clever and funny.

[xrMike]

i just got back from Big5 to pick up some .22LR ammo, and saw the Interstate 982 for sale there for $199.

I think you should have jumped on that. I got mine for that price almost a year ago. Now the local Big5 never has that model in stock anymore, let alone put it on sale like that. If you see it again, grab it. You will like it. No complaints or failures with mine. The action was rough at first but it's really smoothed out after putting 200+ rounds through it.

When a single apostrophe is the difference between advice and a murder spree. ;-)