What about Shotguns?

Arcticfox · June 14th, 2005, 12:54

Hello fellow cannucks, I was just wondering if any of you sterling chaps happens to know a lot aboot shotguns, I was thinking of getting a Maruzen 870 and I was wondering if anyone can tell me how effective they are, i saw the price for 5 shells and almost crapped myself :banghead:
thanks,

Raynor

GMTII · June 14th, 2005, 12:56

ummm the Maruzen 870 doesnt take shells it takes a 40 round magizine. I own one.....Unless there's a new one or something.

Grim Fandango · June 14th, 2005, 13:51

The Maruzen CA870 takes a magazine and is spring powered. The Maruzen M870 is a gas operated shotgun and takes blue Maruzen shot shells. I've held one of the gas ones a long while back. It has a nice finish, feels solid and the pump action is very nice. Shooting it is a different story, it's pretty quiet, sort of a pop sound. Range is effective for CQB. The only drag I found was that the shot shells eject after each pump, it adds to the realism but playing with it on a field you could lose shells easily. Like arcticfox stated the shells aren't cheap. I believe Madmax had a box attached to his at one game, he used it as a shell catcher so he wouldn't lose the shells.

RAS_Jackson · June 14th, 2005, 18:45

Perosnal dont like the ejecting shells on the shottie.
because i cant afford to lose them. The Maruzen 870 is awsome, i know my friend has an 8mm version, The perfomace is awsome and the wieght feels like real steel. the only complaint i have is the grip feels plasticly which is common on the airsoft shotguns, becuase wood kits would drive the price up.

Greylocks · June 14th, 2005, 20:19

There's nothing wrong with the Marui M3.

Zanzibarbarian · June 14th, 2005, 20:27

If you want the ultimate combination of realism (in terms of appearance, and action for the most part), beauty and practicality, go for any Marushin M500 (available in 6 or 8 mm). I can attest to their fantasticality. No shells, and no spring to compress, only problem is reloading in the field, as it is a bit more complex than the Maruzen or TM shotguns.

TheToastmaster · June 14th, 2005, 21:30

The TM shotguns are nice, except for the Tactical Launcher, it's like a "bargain airsoft" type thing, though I don't think it normally goes for bargain prices...
Only real problem with the TM ones is the tri-nozzle breakins spontaneously, but I'm working on a solution to not only fix, but solve the problem. I think that there are other solutions in the works too.

I've played around with one of those 8mm shell ejecting ones, they're really, really nice. The increased likeliness of losing shells is definately a concern, but you can get shell bags for that that fit over the door they go out. I don't know if it's a perennial problem, but the one I toyed with a bit had a tendency for the shell being ejected to not eject, and therefore not let the next shell load unless you held the thing at just the right angle.

Overall, Shotguns are Fun.

Agit-Prop · June 15th, 2005, 21:35

Raynor?

You wouldn't happen to live in the KW area, would you?

Trader rating · June 15th, 2005, 22:11

Im bustin my balls trying to find a Marushin M500 tactical cruiser.
Saw one last game and damm, its awsome

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June 14th, 2005, 12:54	#1
Arcticfox Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ontario	What about Shotguns? Hello fellow cannucks, I was just wondering if any of you sterling chaps happens to know a lot aboot shotguns, I was thinking of getting a Maruzen 870 and I was wondering if anyone can tell me how effective they are, i saw the price for 5 shells and almost crapped myself :banghead: thanks, Raynor

June 14th, 2005, 12:56	#2
GMTII WW2 Airsofter Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2004	ummm the Maruzen 870 doesnt take shells it takes a 40 round magizine. I own one.....Unless there's a new one or something. __________________ I can't measure my sig so I got this stupid tag line instead.

June 14th, 2005, 18:45	#4
RAS_Jackson Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Calgary Alberta	Perosnal dont like the ejecting shells on the shottie. because i cant afford to lose them. The Maruzen 870 is awsome, i know my friend has an 8mm version, The perfomace is awsome and the wieght feels like real steel. the only complaint i have is the grip feels plasticly which is common on the airsoft shotguns, becuase wood kits would drive the price up. __________________ www.rangersairsoft.com

June 14th, 2005, 13:51	#3
Grim Fandango Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Toronto, Ontario	The Maruzen CA870 takes a magazine and is spring powered. The Maruzen M870 is a gas operated shotgun and takes blue Maruzen shot shells. I've held one of the gas ones a long while back. It has a nice finish, feels solid and the pump action is very nice. Shooting it is a different story, it's pretty quiet, sort of a pop sound. Range is effective for CQB. The only drag I found was that the shot shells eject after each pump, it adds to the realism but playing with it on a field you could lose shells easily. Like arcticfox stated the shells aren't cheap. I believe Madmax had a box attached to his at one game, he used it as a shell catcher so he wouldn't lose the shells.

June 14th, 2005, 20:19	#5
Greylocks Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Gatineau, Quebec (Near Ottawa)	There's nothing wrong with the Marui M3.

June 14th, 2005, 20:27	#6
Zanzibarbarian Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2003	If you want the ultimate combination of realism (in terms of appearance, and action for the most part), beauty and practicality, go for any Marushin M500 (available in 6 or 8 mm). I can attest to their fantasticality. No shells, and no spring to compress, only problem is reloading in the field, as it is a bit more complex than the Maruzen or TM shotguns.

June 14th, 2005, 21:30	#7
TheToastmaster Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Winnipeg. In a hole.	The TM shotguns are nice, except for the Tactical Launcher, it's like a "bargain airsoft" type thing, though I don't think it normally goes for bargain prices... Only real problem with the TM ones is the tri-nozzle breakins spontaneously, but I'm working on a solution to not only fix, but solve the problem. I think that there are other solutions in the works too. I've played around with one of those 8mm shell ejecting ones, they're really, really nice. The increased likeliness of losing shells is definately a concern, but you can get shell bags for that that fit over the door they go out. I don't know if it's a perennial problem, but the one I toyed with a bit had a tendency for the shell being ejected to not eject, and therefore not let the next shell load unless you held the thing at just the right angle. Overall, Shotguns are Fun. __________________ Toast

June 15th, 2005, 21:35	#8
Agit-Prop It's True He's Not Dead! Just Molding! Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ontariariario, Canada	Raynor? You wouldn't happen to live in the KW area, would you? __________________ Hate me??? Buy the T-Shirt!!! FREE TIBET* *With purchase of Tibet of equal or greater value

June 15th, 2005, 22:11	#9
Droc Guest Trader rating	Im bustin my balls trying to find a Marushin M500 tactical cruiser. Saw one last game and damm, its awsome

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