Ithaca M37 Shotgun Range
There are four models in this particular range: M37 Feather Light, Riot, Police and Sawed
Off. As with the Spas 12, all of these models have selectable one- or two-shot capability and adjustable
hop-up. All have the same mag capacity of 46 plus six in the chamber, and the mags are easy enough to
change in the field. The Riot, Police and Sawed Off make excellent CQB/backup weapons. Results on single-shot were
between 275-299fps, while on two-shot they were achieving between 240-255fps.
The M37 Feather Light is your full size, full stock version, weighing in at 1.5kg. The stock and pump grip are wood effect
ABS, as is the majority of the externals.
The M37 Riot is a more modern looking version, weighing in slightly less than the Feather Light. With a full stock in black
polymer, but with cut down barrel, this really looks the business.
The M37 Police is bang up to date with cut down barrel and a pistol grip. All black in colour and again made of ABS, it
weighs in at 1kg.
Last, but by no means least, is the M37 Sawed Off. This, as the name says, has a cut down barrel and no stock. What
furniture there is, is wood effect ABS. For those of you who followed Tour of Duty, you will recognise this shotgun as it was
used by Zeek Anderson, making it ideal for Vietnam loadouts. Weighing in at 950g, this is the lightest model in the range.
Overall, I was very taken by the range and the quality available from Dongsan. After years of ‘Chinglish’ instruction manuals,
the ones provided are easy to follow and the diagrams are better than average. It’s always hard for a new brand to establish
themselves in the UK marketplace. With this cross-section of recognisable and some famous models, there is no reason
why Dongsan will not do well with UK airsofters. Although throughout this article I have been careful not to mention any
pricing for these, the range is sensibly priced and I do believe that they represent good value for the money. Look out for
the long-term reviews on the Winchester Randall and the M37 Sawed Off, which may well have found their way into my
collection!
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