870 "security" Magazine capacity

[mk3mitch]

Hey all, So for a few years now, I have owned an 870 18" barrel sythetic stock shotgun. Every where I look it tells me it has a 7 round magazine. To me that means 7 in the tube, one in the chamber. I can only fit SIX 2 3/4" rounds! Whats the deal? Are they advertised wrong or is there definition of capacity and magazine differant than mine?

[mk3mitch]

Actually, upon further research, it seems it is only supposed to hold six. Big five didn't know what they were talking about

[BossHog]

Big 5 actually sells both 7 (6 + 1) and 8 (7 + 1) round security models. I prefer the 7 round as the extension is flush with the barrel.

[fusionstar]

the remington 870 express 18" barrel fits 6+1
the big 5 security model is 20" barrel fits 7+1

Are you sure you got the security?

This is the big 5 security model.



and this is the express 18"

[mk3mitch]

I have the express. I saw the add for a split second the other day, and though "HEY MINE DOESNT DO THAT!", Then looked around a bit and everything said "7", I assumed they meant the magazine count, not including a chambered round. BossHog, I too prefer the flush look of the Express. IF I ever need more than 7, WOO! I don't even want to know whats going on in that situation. Thanks for the help guys.