Freeborn Man Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Hi, new guy here. My name is Matt. I am looking for a new or new to me shotgun. I've found a post ban HK stamped M1 S90 with 18.5" barrel, factory hi cap tube, ghost ring sights and regular (non pistol grip) stock for $825 shipped. Owner bought it new 12 or 13 years ago. Reported to only have less than 50 rounds through it and it has a few minor scratches and scuffing. Oh, it also has an aftermarket bolt handle and comes with 3 chokes, tool and soft case. Is this a good deal, or should I go for a new M4? Thanks, Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sukhoi_fan Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Welcome Matt. Nothing at all wrong with the M1 you're talking about, however it depends upon what use you have in mind for it - recoil operation vs. gas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookster Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Hey Freeborn, Welcome to the forum! It depends what you want out of the gun, if you envision wanting to hang many accessories on it , get the M4 since the inertia system doesn't like extra weight on it, I have both and they're both excellent guns but I have a feeling that if you get the M1 you're going to be wanting the M4 too in the long run. My vote:M4 Here's my pair: Later, Hookster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeborn Man Posted December 11, 2009 Author Share Posted December 11, 2009 Thanks for the welcome Sukhoi fan. I guess I should have added that it will be used for home defense. I would like to add a light to it, but am unsure about that per the posts about adding weight to inertia guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeborn Man Posted December 11, 2009 Author Share Posted December 11, 2009 Double post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler&kochp2000 Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 M4 ALL THE WAY !!! you can buy A collapsible Stock for it Off Me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookster Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Hey Freeborn, Welcome to the forum! It depends what you want out of the gun, if you envision wanting to hang many accessories on it , get the M4 since the inertia system doesn't like extra weight on it, I have both and they're both excellent guns but I have a feeling that if you get the M1 you're going to be wanting the M4 too in the long run. My vote:M4 Here's my pair: Later, Hookster some weird glitch mine double posted too Hookster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sukhoi_fan Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 The best value is the M1, 'cause the M4 is a money pit. The M1 already has the FL mag tube, and if you get the M4 you'll just end up spending as much or more on accessories as you would on the M1 just like everyone else on this forum. And FWIW I own one of the money pits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeborn Man Posted December 11, 2009 Author Share Posted December 11, 2009 Thanks for the welcome Hookster. The only thing I would add is a light. The m4 you have sure is sexy and I can see the attraction to add all the goodies to it. Sukhoi fan, I agree that the M1 is more practical for my needs. Is there any other gun you would look at? Also, the $825 is an ok price? I misspoke, the shipping is extra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sukhoi_fan Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 (edited) Thanks for the welcome Hookster. The only thing I would add is a light. The m4 you have sure is sexy and I can see the attraction to add all the goodies to it. Sukhoi fan, I agree that the M1 is more practical for my needs. Is there any other gun you would look at? Also, the $825 is an ok price? I misspoke, the shipping is extra. Maybe considered blasphemy by some here, but for the money the hot tip right now is the FN SLP with the 22" barrel w/ FL mag tube. I've seen them recently on gunjoker in the $800 range. It's a gas gun, you don't need to concern yourself with 922® compliance if you're wanting a FL mag tube (which is the case with the M4 if you add the FL tube), and it's supposedly the fastest semi-auto shotgun currently. You just can't make it nearly as tacticool as the M4. This video shows the Winchester SX3 which is the very same thing as the FN SLP - Edited December 11, 2009 by Sukhoi_fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willygee2 1911lover Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Maybe considered blasphemy by some here, but for the money the hot tip right now is the FN SLP with the 22" barrel w/ FL mag tube. I've seen them recently on gunjoker in the $800 range. It's a gas gun, you don't need to concern yourself with 922® compliance if you're wanting a FL mag tube (which is the case with the M4 if you add the FL tube), and it's supposedly the fastest semi-auto shotgun currently. You just can't make it nearly as tacticool as the M4. This video shows the Winchester SX3 which is the very same thing as the FN SLP - That is wicked Fast!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willygee2 1911lover Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Maybe considered blasphemy by some here, but for the money the hot tip right now is the FN SLP with the 22" barrel w/ FL mag tube. I've seen them recently on gunjoker in the $800 range. It's a gas gun, you don't need to concern yourself with 922® compliance if you're wanting a FL mag tube (which is the case with the M4 if you add the FL tube), and it's supposedly the fastest semi-auto shotgun currently. You just can't make it nearly as tacticool as the M4. This video shows the Winchester SX3 which is the very same thing as the FN SLP - That is wicked Fast!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willygee2 1911lover Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Maybe considered blasphemy by some here, but for the money the hot tip right now is the FN SLP with the 22" barrel w/ FL mag tube. I've seen them recently on gunjoker in the $800 range. It's a gas gun, you don't need to concern yourself with 922® compliance if you're wanting a FL mag tube (which is the case with the M4 if you add the FL tube), and it's supposedly the fastest semi-auto shotgun currently. You just can't make it nearly as tacticool as the M4. This video shows the Winchester SX3 which is the very same thing as the FN SLP - That is wicked Fast!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportpro448 Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 i've got my M1 on layway at the gunstore! They had it as a police trade in for 750, they also had a M4 but it was about 1500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportpro448 Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 but now that I think about it, if you got the money, might as well go with the M4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cody6.0 Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 but now that I think about it, if you got the money, might as well go with the M4 Money was never an issue when I chose my M2 over an M4 sitting right beside it. If you want a light fast shooting semi auto the M1 & M2 will fit the bill fine and will shoot anything the M4 will. I just now bought an M4 simply because I wanted something new to play with. Given it's built a bit more ruggedly and accepts an extension much easier/cleaner I still like the M2 I sold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duggan Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Go M4 bro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cksh8me Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 If you want to hang a ton of junk on your gun get the M4. If you want a light, fast shotgun then the M1/M2 are the way to go. You don't see any of the top 3 gun shooters using an M4. They are using either an M1/M2 or a very few use some other brand. These guys are moving fast and shooting a bunch of rounds in a short time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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