HD Barrel Suggestions for 870 Wingmaster

[Garandimal]

I have an old 870 Wingmaster 12 ga. 2-3/4 with the old 28" mod. vented rib Bbl. and it, along with it's 20 ga. li'l sister, is my primary field gun.

I have been considering for quite a while getting a shorter, HD barrel for it. Bought a few boxes of the Winchester mil. over-run 12 ga. 2-3/4 00-Buck at Walmart the other day and that kind of moved the thought up to the front burner.

Questions:

- What Length/choke Bbl.?
- Smooth or Rifled? (also like the idea of slugs)
- Which manufacture?
- Where to look for it?

- Or just buy an Express or Moss so fitted that also has the extended mag as well?

A HD shotgun has always been a good idea but I've never dedicated even a Bbl. to it - only a box of #4's by the guncase.


Thanks in advance.




GR

[Sicarius]

I would go for a Remington barrel in cyl or IC choke. 18.5 inch and no need for rifled. Depending on the slugs, they can be fairly accurate through a smooth bore.
Kevin

[Sheepdog1968]

I'd look for a used barrel on Numrich. If you can't find a shorter one, I'd order a used longer one and cut it down to 20" or so. You don't need a choke or anything like that for the distances inside the home that you are likely to use it. Just pattern it.

[Beetle Bailey]

18.5" blued barrel with the bead sight and fixed improved cylinder. Smoothbore is fine with slugs. You can order it from a Calgunner:

http://www.aiptactical.com/Accessory_Sales.html

My cousin got one from him to put on an old Wingmaster and it works great!

[BajaJames83]

You can also look for a 18.5 or 20" on gunbroker. I got a brand new take off 20" police barrel because the guy wanted one with rifle sights and this on had bead for $125 shipped.

[89 Vision]

I like the 20", so I could use the +3 extension without the tube sticking out.

[bsg]

i would personally prefer a 'time period' Remington replacement barrel for an older Wingmaster. you can find one from the online auctions easy enough. ebay and Gunbroker are good sites to find a barrel.