Are new Ithaca shotguns any good?

The Ithaca Model 37 is no exception; it oozes beauty. The walnut stock is rich with tightly laid grain patterns. The pump-style forend is deeply grooved and often affectionately dubbed a “corn cob” by hunters. Adding to the aesthetic charm, detail was given to the receiver with an engraved hunting scene on each side.

Does Ithaca 37 have a safety?

The manual of arms is straightforward on the Model 37 Defense, as it needed to be when cleaning an otherwise dirty trench. The safety is at the rear of the triggerguard. Finding it in the dark is intuitive and will be familiar for most shooters.

Is the Ithaca Model 37 a good gun?

The Ithaca Model 37, though having served in the military and still in some police inventories, is not as well known as the more ubiquitous Mossberg 500/590 and Remington 870, yet is an excellent slide action shotgun in its own right.

Is the Model 37 a good defense shotgun?

The Model 37 defense cycles quickly and effectively, and for a factory slide action shotgun, it is only eclipsed by the Benelli Nova and older vintage Winchesters and Remingtons for smooth cycling, in my opinion. Churning through (depending on exact shell length) around 8 shotshells, it’s easy enough to keep the Model 37 on target.

Is the Ithaca M37 defense a good shotgun for turkey hunting?

This shotgun would make a nice turkey hunter, but not without putting on an extra full choke. The Ithaca M37 Defense is a well-made and dependable design. There are other options in the defense shotgun category that have a few more options, lower price and a larger selection of aftermarket accessories.

How does the Ithaca M37 work?

The Ithaca M37 is like most pump shotguns in its function. Shells are held in a tubular magazine under the barrel and the action is “pumped” to eject a spent shell and load a new one.