{"id":396,"date":"2022-09-25T09:42:57","date_gmt":"2022-09-25T09:42:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/?p=396"},"modified":"2022-09-25T09:42:57","modified_gmt":"2022-09-25T09:42:57","slug":"gun-review-rock-island-armory-tpas-pump-shotgun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/?p=396","title":{"rendered":"Gun Review: Rock Island Armory TPAS Pump Shotgun"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"td-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" class=\"entry-thumb td-modal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126-696x392.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126-560x315.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" alt=\"\" title=\"0505221126\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<p>I love shotguns, and I love historic firearms. You mix the two, and I\u2019m a fan. I\u2019m quite fond of \u2018Trench\u2019 guns and \u2018Riot\u2019 guns from a historic and shotgun appreciation perspective. Most actual historic shotguns are quite pricey, and they aren\u2019t guns I\u2019d torture and enjoy. This is why modern replicas like the <a href=\"https:\/\/rockislandarmoryusa.com\/tpas-pump-shotgun-12ga-5rd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rock Island Armory TPAS<\/a>\u00a0are guns that I can\u2019t help but love.<\/p>\n<p>What does <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/gun-reviews-tokarev-usa-tx3-12hd-retro-riot-gun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TPAS<\/a> stand for? I have no earthly idea. Uhm, maybe Trench Pump Action Shotgun? That\u2019s all I got. The TPAS replicates the Ithaca 37, specifically the old school riot or trench gun version. Well, it does lack a bayonet lug, which is disappointing, but I can get over it. Rock Island\u2019s website might be confused as the description lists it as the T1897 pump gun. It\u2019s very clearly an old-school Ithaca 37 clone. (Although, I hope this means Armscor might be importing an 1897 clone, and someone just got the description wrong.)<\/p>\n<p>Anyway, it\u2019s a Turkish-made <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/gun-review-smith-wesson-mp-12-shotgun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shotgun<\/a> from Derya Arms. I\u2019m really picky about my imported shotguns, and I know nothing about Derya Arms, but I trust Rock Island Armory. They\u2019ve imported a ton of great shotguns. I\u2019ve shot their VR series a ton and enjoyed them immensely. I had high hopes for the TPAS.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>The TPAS \u2013 An Ithaca by Another Name<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The Ithaca 37 is just \u201cone of those guns.\u201d It saw widespread use by the military and numerous police forces and is one of the hall of fame combat shotguns. Like a lot of shotguns, the Remington 870 came on in and replaced it with dual-action bars, a slick action, and a fairly affordable price point.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_528075\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-528075\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-528075\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126a-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126a-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126a-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126a-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126a-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126a-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126a-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126a-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126a-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126a-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126a-560x315.jpg 560w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126a-700x394.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-528075\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126a-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126a-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126a-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126a-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126a-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126a-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126a-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126a-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126a-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126a-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126a-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126a-560x315.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-528075\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">I hope you don\u2019t mind a single action bar (Travis Pike for TTAG)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Even so, the ability to own a classic without breaking the bank and to enjoy it without babying it is fairly attractive. The MSRP is just $599, but they seem to be sold for less than 500 dollars on a good day. The TPAS is an attractive gun overall. The stock and pump are both wood. The wood features a shiny clear coat. No <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stngrusa.com\/m-lok-handguard\/\">M-LOK handguards<\/a> in sight.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_528074\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-528074\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-528074\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126b-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126b-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126b-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126b-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126b-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126b-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126b-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126b-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126b-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126b-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126b-560x315.jpg 560w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126b-700x394.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-528074\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126b-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126b-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126b-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126b-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126b-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126b-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126b-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126b-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126b-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126b-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126b-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126b-560x315.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-528074\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">It\u2019s slick and glossy (Travis Pike for TTAG)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The pump is a classic corncob-style design. It\u2019s small but fairly accurate for the guns at the time. The wood stock has nice checkering along the pistol grip that\u2019s tough to hate. We get sling swivels and even a sling, but the sling seems rather dainty. Across the barrel, we get a fixed metal heat shield for those trench gun vibes.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_528073\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-528073\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-528073\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126c-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126c-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126c-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126c-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126c-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126c-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126c-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126c-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126c-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126c-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126c-560x315.jpg 560w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126c-700x394.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-528073\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126c-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126c-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126c-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126c-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126c-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126c-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126c-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126c-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126c-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126c-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126c-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126c-560x315.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-528073\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Heat shield? Sure, why not? (Travis Pike for TTAG)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The TPAS gives us a shiny black finish that\u2019s not quite blued, but it looks like a classic gun. My only real complaint is the paragraph worth of text on the absolutely huge receiver. We have tons of text that takes away from the gun\u2019s appearance.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>The Layout<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.armscor.com\/12ga\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TPAS clones<\/a> the Ithaca 37 down to the controls. This includes the larger pump release forward of the trigger guard and a safety that sits behind the trigger. It\u2019s a simple and effective layout. Ergonomically the controls are easy to run either left- or right-handed, with little advantage for shooters of either stripe.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also notice a lack of a side ejection port. The Ithaca loads and ejects out of the bottom of the gun. It\u2019s not throwing shotgun hulls anywhere but downwards. The lack of an ejection port means an emergency reload isn\u2019t easy, and a slug select drill requires a different manual of arms than most guns.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_528070\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-528070\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-528070\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127-560x315.jpg 560w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127-700x394.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-528070\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127-560x315.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-528070\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The controls are simple, and effective (Travis Pike for TTAG)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At the end of the TPAS barrel sits a rifle-style Ithaca sight. It\u2019s not exactly a replica of the Ithaca deer slayer sight, but fairly close. There are no rifle rear sights, which would have been an amazing touch if Rock Island Armory went that route. Even so, the height of the sight makes it just perfect for putting buckshot where you want it.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>At the Range<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Oh man, one of the most impressive things about these affordable, imported shotguns is the action. It\u2019s abnormally smooth. I didn\u2019t expect a gun imported from Turkey to be this slick. The TPAS action glides rearward, and you\u2019ll feel the pressure when the action meets the hammer, but it\u2019s still super smooth.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_528071\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-528071\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-528071\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126e-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126e-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126e-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126e-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126e-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126e-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126e-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126e-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126e-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126e-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126e-560x315.jpg 560w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126e-700x394.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-528071\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126e-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126e-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126e-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126e-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126e-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126e-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126e-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126e-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126e-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126e-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126e-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126e-560x315.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-528071\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Corncob grip is great, although small! (Travis Pike for TTAG)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Color me impressed. The ejection is positive, reliable, and consistent. The front sight has a white color applied to the \u2018bead-like\u2019 portion that\u2019s easy to see. I ran a series of snap drills with clay pigeons, which, as you\u2019ll note, are relatively small. Against a timer, I started with an empty chamber, with the hammer down, so it was cruiser ready. I landed plenty of sub-second shots on the clay pigeon at 10 and 15 yards with a standard load of 9 pellet buckshot.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_528065\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-528065\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-528065\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221133-scaled-e1651786427452-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221133-scaled-e1651786427452-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221133-scaled-e1651786427452-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221133-scaled-e1651786427452-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221133-scaled-e1651786427452-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221133-scaled-e1651786427452-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221133-scaled-e1651786427452-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221133-scaled-e1651786427452-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221133-scaled-e1651786427452-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221133-scaled-e1651786427452-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221133-scaled-e1651786427452-1920x1080.jpg 1920w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221133-scaled-e1651786427452-700x394.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-528065\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221133-scaled-e1651786427452-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221133-scaled-e1651786427452-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221133-scaled-e1651786427452-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221133-scaled-e1651786427452-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221133-scaled-e1651786427452-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221133-scaled-e1651786427452-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221133-scaled-e1651786427452-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221133-scaled-e1651786427452-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221133-scaled-e1651786427452-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221133-scaled-e1651786427452-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221133-scaled-e1651786427452-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221133-scaled-e1651786427452-1920x1080.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-528065\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The TPAS gives you a pretty authentic Ithaca experience (Travis Pike for TTAG)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I fired two rounds on two targets in 1.35 seconds. The sights work, and the action is slick and smooth, which makes those follow-up shots easy. The pump is very small but allows me to tight grip the gun and work the action without it slipping from my hand. I tried the snap drills with the chamber loaded and safety on and did find the small safety tougher to hit and engage.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_528072\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-528072\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-528072\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126d-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126d-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126d-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126d-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126d-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126d-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126d-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126d-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126d-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126d-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126d-560x315.jpg 560w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126d-700x394.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-528072\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126d-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126d-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126d-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126d-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126d-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126d-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126d-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126d-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126d-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126d-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126d-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221126d-560x315.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-528072\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">It\u2019s retro, and awesome(Travis Pike for TTAG)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The gun is a little hefty at 8.10 pounds unloaded, but the weight helps with recoil. What also helps with recoil is a good push\/pull technique. The downside of the TPAS is the length of pull. Like a real Ithaca 37, it\u2019s fairly long at 14 inches.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Loading Up<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The TPAS keeps things close to the real Ithaca 37 and only chambers 2.75-inch shotshells. That\u2019s mostly okay. In terms of practical application, there aren\u2019t any issues with using 2.75-inch shells. The only real downside is how small the loading port is. You can barely get your thumb behind the shell to shove it in. Doing fast reloads isn\u2019t as easy as a gun that chambers 3-inch shells.<\/p>\n<p>Like most imported shotguns, you are limited to a five-round magazine tube. The nature of the TPAS design means adding a magazine extension isn\u2019t possible.<\/p>\n<p>RIA delivers another nice surprise with a crisp and short trigger pull that\u2019s too good for most shotguns.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_528067\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-528067\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-528067\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127a-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127a-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127a-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127a-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127a-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127a-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127a-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127a-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127a-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127a-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127a-560x315.jpg 560w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127a-700x394.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-528067\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127a-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127a-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127a-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127a-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127a-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127a-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127a-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127a-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127a-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127a-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127a-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127a-560x315.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-528067\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">the sight is simple, but effective (Travis Pike for TTAG)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The older 37s could slamfire, but the TPAS can\u2019t. Slamfire isn\u2019t really useful, but it\u2019s fun. The first thing I did with the TPAS was load two rounds, go outside, and see if it slam fired. Sadly no, it does not.<\/p>\n<p>I used a mix of 100 rounds of Fiocchi birdshot sent by RIA, 100 rounds of birdshot from Federal, 25 rounds of buckshot from Monarch, and 100 rounds of buckshot from Sterling. Inside of all of those rounds, I only had one small issue.<\/p>\n<p>One round of Monarch seemed to do something to the action after the round was fired. It became heavier and took some effort to eject. Upon inspection, I couldn\u2019t see any reason why. The shell looked fine. Monarch ammo is fairly cheap and not always the most reliable or consistent ammo.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_528069\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-528069\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-528069\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127c-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127c-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127c-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127c-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127c-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127c-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127c-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127c-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127c-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127c-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127c-560x315.jpg 560w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127c-700x394.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-528069\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127c-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127c-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127c-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127c-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127c-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127c-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127c-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127c-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127c-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127c-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127c-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0505221127c-560x315.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-528069\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">You can\u2019t beat a classic, even when it\u2019s a Turkish clone (Travis Pike for TTAG)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Patterning was predictable from a shotgun with a cylinder bore. With standard buckshot, it patterned nine pellets within a 10.5-inch circle. Not bad, not super awesome. With Federal FliteControl, it punched a golf ball-sized hole into a target at 15 yards.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m curious how compatible the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/shot-show-2022-mossbergs-940-pro-turkey-shotgun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TPAS<\/a> would be with Ithaca stocks and accessories, but unfortunately, I didn\u2019t have any on hand to test. I\u2019m picturing this being a good way to make the Ithaca 37 Stakeout I\u2019ve always wanted.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Specifications: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=366d8fa6-2a72-4d59-bc31-583f74cfd91b&amp;website_id=4e8a62e5-c9f2-4169-947d-06856fc118da&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fpalmettostatearmory.com%2Frock-island-armory-t1897-12-gauge-pump-action-shotgun-black-tpas.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">TPAS Pump Shotgun<\/span><\/a><\/strong><br \/><strong>Barrel Length \u2013<\/strong> 18.5 inches<br \/><strong>Overall Length<\/strong> \u2013 40 inches<br \/><strong>Capacity<\/strong> \u2013 5 rounds<br \/><strong>Caliber<\/strong> \u2013 12 gauge \u2013 2.75 inches<br \/><strong>Weight<\/strong> \u2013 8 pounds 10 ounces<br \/><strong>MSRP \u2013 $599 (about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=366d8fa6-2a72-4d59-bc31-583f74cfd91b&amp;website_id=4e8a62e5-c9f2-4169-947d-06856fc118da&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fpalmettostatearmory.com%2Frock-island-armory-t1897-12-gauge-pump-action-shotgun-black-tpas.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">$499 retail<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Ratings (out of five stars):<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Accuracy * * * * *<br \/><\/strong>Not only is the gun easy to shoot accurately, but it\u2019s also easy to shoot accurately and quickly. The big blade sight works, especially at shotgun ranges. I know that it\u2019s an Ithaca 37, but I wish I could toss a red dot on.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reliability * * * * *<\/strong><br \/>While one round gave me a tougher action, it didn\u2019t shut the gun down or even cause a malfunction. The TPAS is plenty reliable and does the Ithaca 37 well.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ergonomics * * * *<\/strong><br \/>My main complaints are the small safety and a long length of pull. Honestly, these are accurate replicas of the real 37.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overall * * * * \u00bd<\/strong><br \/>The TPAS gives us an affordable, easy-to-shoot, accurate weapon. It\u2019s not modern by any means, but it\u2019s not trying to be. The TPAS is a fantastic shotgun, and it\u2019s an impressive import.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/gun-review-rock-island-armory-tpas\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I love shotguns, and I love historic firearms. You mix the two, and I\u2019m a fan. I\u2019m quite fond of \u2018Trench\u2019 guns and \u2018Riot\u2019 guns from a historic and shotgun appreciation perspective. Most actual historic shotguns are quite pricey, and they aren\u2019t guns I\u2019d torture and enjoy. 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