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Turkey Guns & Shooting => Turkey Guns => Topic started by: PhilTrinks on April 26, 2011, 07:33:39 PM

Title: New gun stolen
Post by: PhilTrinks on April 26, 2011, 07:33:39 PM
Hey guys I posted up a few ago about my new turkey gun...well yesterday while I was coaching my little league baseball team someone stole it out of my truck.  I didn't sleep at all last night but when the going gets tough the tough get going.  I'm now in the market for a new turkey gun, any suggestions? -Phil
Title: Re: New gun stolen
Post by: new2turkey on April 26, 2011, 07:36:46 PM
Wow... That is terrible sorry to hear that....  :(


There's some low people that walk this earth...  :angry9:
Title: Re: New gun stolen
Post by: goblr77 on April 26, 2011, 07:41:33 PM
I hate to hear that.  >:(
Title: Re: New gun stolen
Post by: Hognutz on April 26, 2011, 07:59:14 PM
Unbelievable. There are some low life scumbags out there. Hope you catch the little creep..Set up a sting with another gun, with the cops watching..Stuff like that really pees me off..I had 10 -12 guns stolen once. On Christmas Day. Makes you want to grab everyone you see and throttle them. I feel your pain..Good luck..Mike

What kind of rig was it??
Title: Re: New gun stolen
Post by: new2turkey on April 26, 2011, 08:46:54 PM
Wish those people would stop breeding and fall off the planet.

There's a few people I can name, that are no good.
Title: Re: New gun stolen
Post by: cannonball on April 26, 2011, 08:59:34 PM
Sorry to hear about that. I hope you find a nice replacement soon.
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Post by: lmbhngr on April 26, 2011, 09:01:19 PM
 :character0029:  That really sucks!! Did you report the serial ## to any local gun shops in the area??
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Post by: doepee on April 26, 2011, 09:08:55 PM
Nothing worse than a thief, wouldn't ya like to get a hold of him
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Post by: pullit on April 26, 2011, 09:33:01 PM
makes you want to beat somebodies butt..... :fud: :fud: :fud:
Title: Re: New gun stolen
Post by: SumToy on April 26, 2011, 09:42:57 PM
Get the Ser# turned in.  I am a FFL dealer and it will help.  That gun may show up in a shop.
Title: Re: New gun stolen
Post by: PhilTrinks on April 26, 2011, 09:50:15 PM
Yes i reported it and yes it pee'd me off! It was a camo  3.5 inch 870  but what are your all's suggestions for turkey guns?  What do you like, who don't you like?
Title: Re: New gun stolen
Post by: SumToy on April 26, 2011, 09:58:00 PM
Lower in gun go with the 870 or 835.  Now if you want a auto go with the Browning or Win SX3.     I do know some one with a 935 but don't know what they want or how much money to put in a used one.
Title: Re: New gun stolen
Post by: Galvin900 on April 26, 2011, 10:42:54 PM
my two cents is I like my mossberg 835 with kicks (gobbling thunder) choke, after reading this site wish I had got a pure gold choke but still happy.

One other thing to suggest is watch for your new toy at gunbroker.com.

BassPro advertised this gun for about $495.00 plus tax, got it at gunbroker like new for $200 plus 20 to FFL!

Gunbroker is like eBay for guns,
Title: Re: New gun stolen
Post by: justjohn on April 27, 2011, 12:05:44 AM
List your gun at www.stolengun.com hope you get lucky.

justjohn
Title: Re: New gun stolen
Post by: 03a3 on April 27, 2011, 01:04:01 AM
I feel real bad for you I had 14 guns stolen out of my house last fall I was sick about it I turned in ser. # and cop took a report and we have herd nothing just makes me sick because we are perty sure we know who took them and the police did nothing so I HOPE you get yours back.
Title: Re: New gun stolen
Post by: 03a3 on April 27, 2011, 01:06:08 AM
Oh as far as a good turkey gun I replaced my stolen 935 with a winchester super x2  3 1/2 inch I love it.
Title: Re: New gun stolen
Post by: drenalinld on April 27, 2011, 07:33:41 AM
I am sorry to hear that. That guy will get his. As for a new gun, I hope you get something you like as well or better. You can't go wrong with another 870. For a turkey gun, there is nothing better than an 835. They are long range killers, but not my favorite to shoot or shoulder.
Title: Re: New gun stolen
Post by: bowhunter84 on April 27, 2011, 08:21:01 AM
sorry to hear about that. i cant stand a thief. as far as new guns go i'd look at an 870 for a pump and an 1187 for an auto.
Title: Re: New gun stolen
Post by: gobbler74 on April 29, 2011, 02:58:13 PM
Not that it will help you feel better but 4 years ago I was at a local Gunshop with dad just browsing. We found a gun that was stolen from him 30 years prior...hows that for anythings possible?..get pics up..serial numbers, etc..don't let it go quietly..maybe even offer a reward for anonymous info.good luck!
Title: Re: New gun stolen
Post by: yelpy on April 29, 2011, 03:16:59 PM

Those of you who have had stolen guns in the past that weren't found yet hang in there.. A buddy of mine had one stolen and it ended up turning up two years later. You still have a chance.

As for my favorite turkey gun it is my Moss 535 I bought for my nephew to use . It just carry's so nice and shoots very well. The only thing is the heavy 3 1/2 in. loads might pound on your shoulder and cheek a bit. It is well worth the punishment.
Title: Re: New gun stolen
Post by: gobbler74 on April 29, 2011, 08:02:19 PM
I'd buy the same gun again.   
Title: Re: New gun stolen
Post by: Odessa on April 30, 2011, 07:27:17 AM
Your REM 870 was new when it was stolen, so you must have liked that model pretty well if you had just bought it - if that is the case then buy another like the first one.