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Customer Reviews for Interstate Arms HAWK 12 GA. PUMP DEFENSE SHOTGUN


Interstate Arms HAWK 12 GA. PUMP DEFENSE SHOTGUN Buy Now

136 Reviews. 4.6 out of 5 Stars!
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Danny Z. V on 04/13/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I have it for many years, its a work horse, just replaced the spring.

Siegfried M on 05/31/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Love this shotgun, couldn't be happier! Compatible with Mossberg 500 aftermarket parts...

Julian W on 03/31/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

well made and inexpensive 12 gauge

John M on 03/30/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Durable and Tuff and dependable. You aren't going to brake this easy sites are adjustable and accurate. The weapon is also very affordable.

Patrick R on 03/30/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Well made, good shotgun for home defense.

Michael D on 03/30/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

870 clone that's sturdy and durable shoots straight and made like a tank

William W on 07/18/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Purchased for inexpensive home defense. It chews through any type round combination. Modeled after the Remington 870, I’ve upgraded to a telescopic buttstock.

Kevin M on 04/11/2019
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

As usual, Buds did a great job. Love the gun. Fast shipping.

Gerid A on 03/25/2019
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great firearm at great price. Shipped soon, delivered as requested. Good job Buds.

Robert M on 01/18/2019
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great shotgun for the money! Added a Choat extension and a sling. Beautiful piece of metal. Chinese or not.

C J J on 10/13/2018
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

Wanted to wait until I took this shotgun to the range before I wrote a review. Today, I put 50 rounds through the gun (25 rounds of #8 birdshot, and 25 rounds of S&B 00 buckshot). I experienced no issues, and the gun fed and cycled the ammunition beautifully. I now feel confident enough to allow this Hawk 982 to be my home defense gun. I look forward to continuing to train with it and only expect it to get better. The only reason it doesn't get 5 stars is because it's a little rough around the edges. There are a couple of sharp spots that can lead to scratches if you're not careful. However, I would still recommend this gun without a doubt. The action is smooth and cycles reliably. For the price, it can't be beat, especially with having the ghost ring sights. Pick one up while you can!

Harvey Z on 09/20/2018
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

I really didn`t NEED another 12 guage pump(have over 13 already and more semi-auto, double and single shots) but the gun`s great reviews and FANTASTIC BUDS price(when I purchased) I couldn`t resist. GREAT gun for the money! I HATE to give so much credit to the Chinese(Prefer to buy American of course) but they really did this one right! Feels like a heavier Remington 870, still handles and balances well, soaks up recoil with heavier 3" mag 01 buck or heavy slug loads. Great gun to keep as a "spare" in your car, truck or cabin at half the cost of a Remington 870 or Mossberg 500(own 3 of each already). This gun, dollar-for-dollar is one of the great bargains still avail. Feeds well, patterns decently at close range and can hold 2" groups(with Brenneke slugs) from a bench at 50 yards! What MORE could you ever want for a $200(Other than wishing it was made HERE in the USA!). I suggest you BUY this gun. Mine came with a recoil pad partially coming off---not enough to return, I glued it back myself. Thats the only reason I give it 4 instead of 5 stars. Would give 4.5 stars if an option. Great BUDS service and friendly staff, combined with BUDS having the LOWEST prices, really seals the deal!

Justin G on 08/11/2018
Rating:   1 of 5 Stars!

Loved it until I shot it. I was very excited to get this gun for an awesome price. Buds as usual was perfect. Picked up from my FFL and started planning mods. It took over a year but I found a Knoxx recoil reducing folding stock for an 870. Mounted beautifully. Grabbed at forearm with rails that needed to be bored out to fit but made it work. Mounted a light with pressure switch and it looked great. This was to be a home defense gun for my wife and daughter, hence the recoil reducing stock. Finally had an opportunity to shoot it, snake in yard. Loaded up a low brass #8 just to show the girls. Blasted the snake but when I racked the slide the barrel fell off. The “weld” connecting the barrel to the barrel retaining ring completely snapped. After further inspection, it’s not a weld it is epoxy. Just glad I didn’t use buck or slug. Totally useless scrap metal now... $202-Chinese 870 clone $135-Knoxx stock $50-railed forearm $30-light Wish I’d have shot it the day I got it. Too bad shooting ranges around here won’t let you use shotguns. I’ve taken pics but can’t get them to upload

John S on 03/05/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Excellent gun for home defense 😉

Ryan A on 03/04/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Finally tried this shotgun. Can’t be happier. I used 50rounds of bird shot without any issues. I then proceeded with 10 buck shots, then 5 slugs. No feeding issues. For the sake of fun, I even tried putting a chamber adapter for a 22lr. It of course was way off target. But it worked!

Alan S on 03/03/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

As usual, Bud's provides good service at competitive prices. This shotgun is great. Functions very well. Excellent ghost ring sighting. Good recoil pad. I highly recommend it.

Branden O on 11/09/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I got my IA Hawk 982 in April. I have put plenty of shells through it without any hiccups. I make sure it stays oiled and it is kept in the closet for a home defense shotgun. You can’t beat the price.

Robert M on 09/29/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

No complaints. Price and quality are a plus.

Michael B on 08/24/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I was recently in the market for a home defense shotgun and the price of the Hawk 12 certainly sparked my interest. My local gun range advised me away from it, saying it was just a knock-off of the Remington 870 and recommended I buy the 870 instead. But all the reviews I read said it was better than the 870 because it was more solidly made (more steel components) and came with ghost ring sights already installed. I'm glad I listened to the reviews and not the guys at the range. We've taken it to the range twice now and, despite its somewhat hefty weight, my kids (twin 15 y/o boys and a 13y/o girl) handle it with ease. I have seen some people say it is hard to cycle out of the box but I had no such issues. The Hawk 12 is one of those rare intersections of low price and quality build. You may dislike the extra weight if you plan on using the weapon for hunting but if you are in the market for a solid home defense shotgun, I highly recommend the Hawk 12.

Craigp P on 06/14/2017
Rating:   3 of 5 Stars!

This is an update! My last review was not so good. I purchased a Hawk 12g that would not feed at all. After a not so good review because of thinking I was on my own things changed. Although the shotgun is still being repaired I am hopefull it will come back just fine?

Denis B on 06/01/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

WOW! Great recoil pad, fired some 15 ball 00 buck that are real shoulder busters and they felt very mild. Hate to boast a weapon not made in the US but this is a very well done shotgun.

Michael S on 05/11/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great solid shotgun made in China but could not resist the price All steel Remi express clone Heavy but helps w recoil Runs great ..love the ghost ring sites Will use for home defense and turkey

Richard B on 04/08/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Smooth as warm Butter. I really love my new shotgun the action is so smooth and the finish is top notch. If you did not know it would would think I paid 300 to 400 for my Hawk 982. The Hawk is the perfect choice for the person who picks function over name. Why spend 100's on a Remington 870 when the Hawk 982 will do the same thing is a direct copy at half the cost. Yes its heavy but this makes felt recoil lighter

Scot G on 06/28/2016
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

What a great shotgun!! Have had it for about 6 months and Have ran about 100 round thru it with absolutly no problems, Put a Magpul stock and forend made for an 870 on and wow!This thing is stellar for price paid! Thankx Buds and IAC!

Douglas M on 06/13/2016
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I'm no expert on long guns at all, I'm a pistol guy. That being said I am more than impressed with this gun already. The fit, finish and function are great. I've cycled numerous "snap caps" through it with no hangups whatsoever. Although I haven't yet fired it, I have full confidence that it will function just fine. The overall feel of the gun is extremely good and solid which for the low price point is really quite surprising. This was my second purchase from Buds and I'm hooked.

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