Escort Aimguard

[djc7]

Does anyone have any experience with this Turkish-made shotgun? there's one down at the local store for $209. 12gauge, 18-in. barrel, 4+1, pump-action. i'm looking for a gun for home defense (no hunting) and was wondering if they're any good. they also have a mossberg for $325 or somewhere around that but the $100+ savings is enticing. although, i of course don't want to wind up with an unreliable POS. any thoughts would be much appreciated. thanks!

[Sleuth]

Putting your life behind an unknown make to save $100 ? Does not sound like a good plan to me. If you need a gun for home defense, you may REALLY NEED it.

[WC145]

I agree, pay the extra and go with the known brand. I recently bought a Mossberg 590A1 for $299 at Maine Military Supply in Brewer, ME. It was a department trade in that they purchased from some distributor but it looks like it never left the armory, not a scratch on it and it functions perfectly. I think you'd be better off trying to find something like that than buying a cheap knock-off.

[dogcop]

A gun used for self protection is NOT the time to bargain shop. Go with the Mossy.

[TXDSX]

Yeah I agree. When you are talking about the safety of your family or your self it's not the time to pinch pennies. Mossberg would be an excellent choice or my personal favorite the Remington 870.

[djc7]

i figured that this would be the overwhelming response i would get. lol and i completely agree. i was just wondering if anyone did happen to have anything good to say about the escort. but, it doesn't seem like anyone really has any experience with it so i'll just have to go with the mossberg. thanks for the help guys!