Let us know how it shoots, I have an Ithica Model 37 Featherlight that I haven't shot yet....just sitting in my safe!

 

My ~1944 Ithaca 37 was handed down to me by my grandpa, my first gun. Plain barrel, no rib, only a bead sight, fixed MOD choke, stock beat to hell, finish worn...God I love that gun.

 

I was able to get out to the range today and run some shells through this new shotgun. There's not much really to report other then it was boringly reliable the action is quick and short and it is really accurate.

I was able to make five slug holes touch offhanded at 50 yards easily. This gun is definitely a keeper.

 

I do love the look and feel of the new 37, price is a bit steep to me though. Can't wait to heAr how you like her.

 

If you think the regular gun is steep check out the Mod 37 in 28 ga.....

 

Being recoil sensitive (and old to boot), do you think the buffer offered any significant reduction vs a good recoil pad on a standard stock? I've just begun shooting an 870 Police I took in trade and found some Nobel brand light loads that are tolerable, but the heavier stuff has more recoil than I want to deal with.

 

Local shop has 20" 12 guage with breacher but no bead or sight. On sale for $519.

 

It was gone when I went back....