which is a "better" gun

Winchester model 50 or a winchester model 1400--both 2 3/4 inch 12 gauge's

Remington 1100 or remington sportsman 58--both 2 3/4 inch 20 gauges

I can only keep one 12 and one 20-so putting condition aside rigth now-lets assume both are NIB just for argument sake, which would y'all choose? and why?

Thank you

Dave

Which one fits you best and / or which one do you shoot best.

Between the Winchesters it would be the Model 50. Reason is that my first 12 was/is one of them and I've shot a gazoogle of game with it. I have a 28" FC barrel and a 26" IC which gets the nod for birds. It fits me and NEVER malfunctions, neither of which is the case for the 1400. And yes, I've used the 1400 as well...then it was sold...quickly. Once ran 30 quail straight with the 50...

As to the Remmys, . I am not a big fan of the 1100, not familiar with the other. I do like the 20 though, and alternate between an Ithaca 37 and Beretta 390 depending on application. I hunt with the Ithaca, do clays with the Beretta. A little shopping will put you on an Ithaca for $200-250 in top condition, about the same for the Model 50.

I dunno Dan, I have a 1400 and I like it just fine.

HTRN

You must be a bit shorter than me. I know my sample of one does not tell all except for fit. I'd imagine most function okay, mine did not. I thought the balance was a bit forward for my taste as well. JMO

thank y'all for the replies-I have decided to keep the model 50 and the remington model 58-the 58 is just a little "different" and not everone has one.

So if y'all know anyone looking for a 1100-comes with a mod and a full choke barrel send them my way...

dave