Remington 870 comments

[rwmagnus]

Okay what do you guys think about this 870? I sold an 870 many years ago and would like to replace it. My auto is the 1100CM but I want a pump for the collection. Looking to use it in some local shotgun matches.

[asintado]

Try Big 5 Sporting Goods.They always have great deals going on there. I plan on acquiring one in time. It's a hard choice between the 870 and the Mossberg 500. But sometimes you get a "clanky" 500 so I'd stick w/ what's a safe bet and get the 870.

[D.carden]

Hey Ralph,
I just set-up an 870 express pump for 3 gun.
I put on a Hogue stock/forend.
Got a 21" turkey barrel from Rem.
Mag ext from Choate.

It performs great. Slugs at 50 yds are very accurate. ( couldn't decide on an auto. Figured i'd start with this).

Dan....

[rwmagnus]

Everybody and their brother likes the 870. It is the de facto law enforcement shotgun. Local shotgun matches? I thought everyone in 3 gun used semi-autos?

They do. I'm not going the 3 gun route right now. Prado is starting up a 2 gun pistol shotgun match next month and Ironsights in Oceanside does a reload match the last thur of the month. I agree in almost any competition autos rule and I've got the auto thing covered for now. I just want a pump. Always liked the 870. Just not sure which model to go with. If I do the 3 Gun it would most likely be Heavy Metal.

[rwmagnus]

Hey Ralph,
I just set-up an 870 express pump for 3 gun.
I put on a Hogue stock/forend.
Got a 21" turkey barrel from Rem.
Mag ext from Choate.

It performs great. Slugs at 50 yds are very accurate. ( couldn't decide on an auto. Figured i'd start with this).

Dan....

Hey Dan,
Sounds like a good setup. I figure I'd wind up with a extra barrel as well. I've actually got most the parts if I could find a 870 beater I could fix it up.

[Mesa Tactical]

That's a very good price for a new 870. We bought a couple last year when Turners had them on sale at a similar price.

You can find used 870s for a lot less, and being 870s most used ones are still in pretty workable condition. But for a new 870, the Turners sales prices usually can't be beat in California.

[x2delight]

anyone ever shot a 870 with a pistol grip?

hows it recoil?

[slowjonn]

The 870 is to shotguns what the Ruger 10/22 is to rimfie rifles. They are great and will last a lifetime. I have several and have never looked back.

[Mesa Tactical]

anyone ever shot a 870 with a pistol grip?

hows it recoil?

Pistol grip only? Very bad idea.

Pistol grip stock? Matter of opinion. We love pistol grip stocks. Don't notice any difference in perceived recoil.

[crs1]

My 870 was my first gun (hunting, etc.) and I still have it, love it, and want another. I also have a Mossy 500 which I love. Both guns have equal round counts, never had a problem with either (except when I tried to shoot some shells with deformed cases...that's my stupidity). I think the 870 is better built than the Mossy and feels "tighter", but my Mossy is easier to load (I think) and lighter (alum. receiver).

The short of it, if I could have only one gun, it would be an 870.

[Black Majik]

Hey Ralph,

The 870 platform is of course track proven... They're very durable shotguns imo. If you take care of the Express HD, I'm sure that shotgun will last you a lifetime of happy shooting. The only shotguns I own are 870s, and I'm very happy with them. But then again, I prefer pump shotguns to any of the other platforms (auto, SxS, O/U etc...)

Did prices just go up? I remember Turners having a sale on those shotguns for $299 with regular price being at $319.

[denalion22]

I love my 870

Here is my 870!! I say buy it you will love it

[asintado]

What kind of front grip is that?

[Hoss.870]

Thats a SureFire weapon light. Surefire makes an awsome product.

[denalion22]

You are right suefire 618