need some information regarding a pump shotgun

[Friesland]

Came across this "Sportsman 12 Pump, Magnum", has a Remington Arms barrel.

I do not have a shotgun, have considered them ( probably change out the barrel to an 18" full choke), just prefer older handguns.

Thanks

[theLBC]

I think that is basically a pre-Express model 870.
if you're getting a great deal, sure, depending on what you're buying it for.

http://www.shotgunworld.com/bbs/viewtopic.php?p=952204

[Friesland]

interesting link, thanks Wonder if this model is a bit better made than the Express?

I think that is basically a pre-Express model 870.
if you're getting a great deal, sure, depending on what you're buying it for.

http://www.shotgunworld.com/bbs/viewtopic.php?p=952204

[Friesland]

Has a long full choke w/sight ramp barrel, can this barrel be replaced with a much shorter barrel? Preferred short barrel and probable cost?

Thanks

[Ducky's Dad]

The Sportsman 12 is/was a transition gun before Rem brought out the Express. It is way better than the current Express seems to be, based on all the *****ing on here about the current Express. I have had a Sportsman for 20 years, bought used around 1998, and it has never jammed or failed to work as intended. I put a synthetic stock set on it and used it a lot for ducks, especially at Wister and for boat hunts. It's not as pretty as my Wingmasters, but it works just as well. It will take any 870 barrel with a 2-3/4" or 3" chamber.

[JagerDog]

Not much call for a short barrel and full choke. Defensive barrels are typically cylinder (no) choke.

You could have that barrel shortened (it's nothing special) or install any of several factory short barrels.

[Friesland]

"Defensive barrels are typically cylinder (no) choke."

Thanks

[sealocan]

This is a link to Gun Parts Corporation ( formerly known as Numrich) of their Remington 870 Barrels. ..

https://www.gunpartscorp.com/gun-manufacturer/remington/870/barrels-rem-870

I think their prices are a bit high and you might be better just running an ad here in the classified wanted section or altering the one barrel you already have if you don't want two separate barrels , one for hunting and one for defense.

Although Gun Parts Corporation are the biggest you also might get lucky, and possibly a better price, at Jack First gun parts ( they were originally California based but like many others they've left the state).

You can look up their website and phone number but my recommendation is just call and talk to one of the nice people their rather than trying to use their catalog or computer search system.

Out of curiosity what are you paying for this shotgun?
I ask because with the purchase of a new or used barrel you might be better off just buying something that's already the size you want.

[Friesland]

"Out of curiosity what are you paying for this shotgun?
I ask because with the purchase of a new or used barrel you might be better off just buying something that's already the size you want."

I've come to that conclusion also. Nice shotguns come up here many with shorter barrels.

[BigPimping]

If you have this firearm already and are interested in selling, let me know.