New England Firearms Pardner / Handi Rifle Single Shots

The NEF Pardner single shot is probably the most popular of the single shot guns out there.  The same basic design is manufactured and sold by H&R, and New England.  The NEF and H&R are really the same gun made in the same place, but with different names.

There really isn't much to one of these.  The standard shotgun receiver will accept barrels from .410 to 12 gauge.  The only thing that changes is the barrel and maybe the forearm.  That makes one of these little gems one of the most cost effective guns you can buy.  The barrel program from NEF requires that you send your receiver to them for fitting. However, I was able to fit an older H&R barrel to my NEF with no issues whatsoever.









There is also the handi rifle.  These are same receiver, but hollowed out and with a different firing pin arrangement.  Rifles can accept shot shell barrels, but not vice versa.  (Rim fire guns will only accept rim fire barrels for obvious reasons.)  I have fired Handi rifles in .223 and .17hmr.  Both were very slick guns.  Outfitted with a good scope, these things are tack drivers.  The 17hmr was particularly nice, with a barrel diameter of a 12 gauge it was a heavy beast.

There are a myriad of different configurations available to suit every need.  The thing I like most about them is that they put a well built rifle or shotgun of various calibers within reach of most shooters.  The lack of a follow up shot may or may not be a problem for you, but there is no arguing with their accuracy, dependability, or affordability.

Tactical stock set

Shotgun only frame on left.  Rifle on right

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