Ithaca M37 Featherlight reviews

[pulleye16]

Looking at buying a new 12 guage and saw the new Ithaca M37 Featherlight and it got my attention. Does anyone shoot these? Are they good for duck and pheasant? How do they compare against the 870 express, wingmaster, browning BPS? I've heard they are vairy reliable but I'm affraid there in the same class as an express (I already own the 870 express) or should I get a more "expensive" gun such as a browning or benelli?

I've posted this also in the "shooter" section but I think there would be visits to this sections.

Thanks

[Esox_Magnum]

No experience with a new one but I grew up shooting dads and its a great gun. I think he got it used when he was 17, he's now 73 and it's never missed a beat in all those years. Willing to bet there been semi loads of shells through that old shotgun. I know as a teen I put alot through it.

It's about the only shotgun I would like to have sitting next to my Wingmasters, the express are cheap IMO, my daughter shoots one though.

[Ufatz]

The model 37 is a classic design that has not grown old. I would not hesitate to buy one today but to tell the truth I think I'd go looking for an older example in good condition.

A model 37 in 20-gauge makes for a sweet shootin' little shotgun. I've been a doubles man for past 60 years but have shot 'em all at one time or another and the 37 is simply a nice shotgun.

[mabr]

Best shotgun Ive ever owned. Like others have said I started with my dads, and when I got old enough to want my own its what I bought. Now my son has it and it will forever stay with him or his children.

Only thing I can think that might be an issue (at leat with mine) was it had no removable chokes as most of the newer guns have.

[CANOPY SAM]

I grew up with the Ithaca 16-gauge Featherlite. As stated above, my Dad handed it on to me. Today when I shoulder that gun it's like an extension of my arms, and my eyes. 35 yrs. I've hunted with that gun. It's a perfect fit.

The Ithaca Featherlite series is so quick, and smooth to shoulder, and so light to carry all day, I'd take it over any other gun available. I've taken deer, geese, ducks, pheasants, grouse and everything in between with that gun. IMHO the 16-gauge is the most versatile shotgun ever developed.

I just wish it was easier to find the various loads for.

[hulapopper]

I also like my 37 featherweight 12g. Bought it used 40 yrs ago and have also killed just about just about any upland critter in Iowa. My only regret is I didn't buy the 20g he had with it.

I did try and shoot a couple of rounds of skeet with it and it about killed my shoulder.