I have a couple of field grade BPS (Browning pump shotguns) . One is a .410 and the other is a 28gauge.

I was curious as to what they sell for now and come to learn that Browning has dropped the line.

They are solid but plain shotguns. The bottom ejection is a nice feature. Another loss of an old and trusted line of firearms .

My 12ga is an older BPS
Got it from my lefty [handed] uncle, so the tang safety & bottom eject worked well for him.

The bottom eject is nice for dove hunting. All of the hulls are at your feet when you pick them up before leaving your spot.

It's long been its higher price point that has hurt the sales numbers of the BPS. I've genuinely like the smoothness and shootability of the BPS but customers seem a 870 Wingmaster or a Benelli Nova on the shelf for far less money...and the BPS loses out virtually every time. A real shame considering the quality of the Browning, but keeping within budget count for a lot, especially in these inflationary times.

If they stopped making the BPS, the value will only go up. The Remington 870 quality started falling off about 10 years ago.

The 12 ga. BPS was my first gun. It took me a little longer to save for it. But I have never regretted my choice.

I have a 12 & 20, don’t use them much, still aren’t going anywhere. I’ve never had a problem with either.

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Originally posted by sourdough44:
I have a 12 & 20, don’t use them much, still aren’t going anywhere. I’ve never had a problem with either.

Only problem I've ever had with mine was the pump locked up after an extended session of clays.
Swapped to my boss' Beretta auto [super sweet shotgun, but well out of my budget] and let it cool down & it was back in business.