OK, so it's not a revolver - but it's still terrific news!

Ithaca shotguns are back, and being made by the recently christened Ithaca Guns USA. If you've never had the pleasure of using the classic Model 37 pump, you don't know what you're missing. They are smooth, reliable guns that are a far cry from what passes for a pump shotgun these days.



Generations of shooters grew up with the Model 37. (Sadly, I didn't - in our household the gun of choice was Ithaca's prime competitor, the Winchester Model 12. I discovered the joys of the 37 a number of years back, and I've been a fan ever since.)

The Ithaca is expensive relative to a gun like the Remington 870 (or the even cheaper Mossbergs.) Having had each, though, I maintain that the Ithaca is well worth the premium. The Ithaca is made from forgings and machined parts - no pot metal or plastic castings sourced from worlds unknown. It is a superbly made gun, and anyone - particularly you Python owners - who appreciates quality firearms should have one in their stable.

Now if someone could just resurrect Colt...(did I say that in my 'out-loud' voice?!?)

-=[ Grant ]=-