Which 870

[mike100]

isay get the cheapest one they all pretty much work the same way

no, read my post b4 yours.

[gn3hz3ku1*]

isay get the cheapest one they all pretty much work the same way

[mike100]

whichever one you get, make sure it has the ball bearing barrel lock detent rather than the crimped mag tube lock gizmo. the more expensive express home defense models usually have the better bbl lock system.

This will make buying a second barrel easier since any 30 year old sporting bbl will fit.

I see the newer short barreled HD 870's also come with sling studs standard whereas the models previously had a mag clamp with no arttachment point- make sure you buy new stock just to get the forward sling attach point.

[AdamM]

Doesn't get any better than a 30 year old Wingmaster in excellent / VG condition IMHO.

Thats what Ive got

Its 27 years old and looks like brand new. Beautiful gun. Its a 20ga though so I dont use it very often

[prc77]

a fair amount of trap and skeet ranges have a barrel length restriction. Check before you go to one

[Mr. Beretta]

Doesn't get any better than a 30 year old Wingmaster in excellent / VG condition IMHO.

[AdamM]

The 20 inch barrel is not that bad for shooting clay, generally speaking, the guys who shoot trap and skeet are using a over/under 25/26'' double barrel, but you often see guys using a pump action 12 gauge, but that long barrel is not ideal for home defense.

I realize that a longer barrel isnt what you want for home defense. I have an 18" for home defense, and a 28" pump and 26" U/O for trap. I was just wondering if you personally have actually shot trap before with a 20" barrel. Just seems to me that the spead would be so open that it'd be hard to hit much

[AndrewMendez]

http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/shotguns/model_870/model_870_express_synthetic_7-round.asp

[AndrewMendez]

Youve shot trap/skeet with a 20" barrel? How well does that work

Thanks for the advice guys..

How would the short barrell do with knocking down some clays?

Im not looking for a miracle gun just something to play with everyonce in a while. Im thinking with the short barrell maybe ill turn it into a hd gun later and get something better suited for clays later on.

The 20 inch barrel is not that bad for shooting clay, generally speaking, the guys who shoot trap and skeet are using a over/under 25/26'' double barrel, but you often see guys using a pump action 12 gauge, but that long barrel is not ideal for home defense.

[Richard Coop]

Thanks for the advice guys..

How would the short barrell do with knocking down some clays?

Im not looking for a miracle gun just something to play with everyonce in a while. Im thinking with the short barrell maybe ill turn it into a hd gun later and get something better suited for clays later on.

[8200rpm]

#25077 is the 7-shot (6+1) model with 18.5" barrel. This is the one I'd recommend if you want more than the nominal 4 rounds in the magazine.

[MonsterMan]

The 870 Police Magnum is really nice also. Little more pricey however.

[Japsican]

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Do you know the model #?

The model # for the 20" barrel and +3 mag extension (7+1) is 26503. I just sent payment for one today! Cant wait to get it...

[skateboarder74]

870 express magnum

[Richard Coop]

Nor Cal.. Ukiah...

Later on this year id like to build a dedicated home defense gun. Basically id like to pick up a simple gun that will be ok at doing a few different things but maybe not GREAT at any of them lol