produced 4,000 limited edition, 12 gauge, 3 magnum Ducks Do you happen to know the average amount of time it takes to break the extractor on an 870. They have both proven to be excellent shotguns, though the twelve doesnt get out much. Meaning it was primarily for deer hunting, and had the shortest (legal) barrel, and rifle sights. Thanks. introduced Model 870 field models in 28 gauge and .410, which I have had an 870 wingmaster for roughly 30 years. Remingtons 870 has long been their flagship firearm, and today we are taking more than one for a run. That honor must belong to the side-by-side break-action. 870 150th Bead, twin bead, adjustable open sights, or ghost ring (all iron sights ). I believe Remington Arms (or, as they like to call themselves, "RemArms") is headquartered in La Grange, Georgia. barrels. Remington I just snapped this one. An expensive rifled slug barrel with cantilever scope mount is also available. Its adjustable for LOP, has sling points, has an optional riser for optics, and is made to last forever. Stick with what you trust. This gun has been run over by him and dented the barrel of the gun on the 2-3/4 barrel. Is there anything I should be looking for? I am trying to decide whether to purchase the Remington 870 or the Mossberg. Numerous YouTube videos demonstrate how to hone the affected area. Older 870 inherited from dad still takes all the pheasant your dog can flush. The Remington 870 isnt like the Glock 19. Model 870 Express Jr. NWTF Edition shotgun. Camo shotgun with Advantage camo-covered synthetic Shells did not eject on a consistent basis so sent back to Remington for repair. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({ Their QC and business decisions dont sit well with me recently. Good home defense guns, or deer guns shooting Remington slugs. and what appears to be a fine 1911. if only they would bring back the x- 5. http://www.midwayusa.com/product/463939/fortmanns-left-hand-safety-conversion-remington-552-740-760-870-1100-11-87, In a few weeks well transfer them to the bottom of a lake for a while, drop them from an airplane, and then blow them up., Dont forget to freeze them in a block of ice and thaw them out on a bonfire . I got the military model with the useless but interesting bayonet mount, because I wanted a shotgun you could safely leave with the chamber loaded but without a cocked hammer, none of which you can do with a hammerless gun (if you have a hammerless with a loaded mag but with no round chambered, it rattles and the slide is not locked down; I admit it could well be an alternate way to proceed.) Stop whining and go shoot up some shit. I dont get it. Shotguns can be swapped between various configurations with ease and put into various roles in half a heartbeat. 870 Express Tactical. The various configurations include different calibers, finishes, barrel lengths, furniture, and more. Beyond these three designs, we also have the Special Purpose Marine model, the TAC-14 firearms, the SuperMag, the Police Magnum models, and likely a dozen other models between limited configurations, military models, and distributor exclusives. Long live the king. Type your new password and hit button below to confirm it. Before I had any of these I had a Nobel 20 gauge, I believe it was a copy of the 870 made Italy. So I bought a brand spanking new Mossburg 500 in 3-1/2 as no one was making one in a pump at the time except Mossburg, and Browning. October, Remington proudly announced production of the two-millionth My colleague had issues with the gun 870 express tacti-cool locking up and not ejecting the shell, the last time was so bad we removed the barrel and with some positive nudging we got the barrel off and then had to pry out the shell (He was using manufactured rounds and not my re-loads) noticed it was a bit dirty in the load block and extractor but not too bad. This article settles it for me. Browning Maxus II. Remington 870 In Remington Sellers with highest buyer ratings; Returns, money back; . Ill also take a mossberg over the supposedly equal functioning turkish imports and the ugly, crudely made chinese remington knock off imports that Ive seen popping up at some LGS like the H & Rs and PA-12s( SHAME ON YOU TURNERS OUTDOORSMAN for selling that cheapo crap!!). wow. 23-inch barrels and black synthetic stock and forend $259) My previous post said holding the hammer back, a gross error on my part. Remington 870 Tac-14 20 Gauge Pump Action with 14-Inch Barrel. All Rights Reserved, Mossberg Maverick 88 Cruiser 12 Gauge Pump Shotgun, Mossberg Maverick 88 Security 12 Gauge Pump-Action Shotgun, Mossberg Maverick 88 20 Gauge All-Purpose Pump-Action Shotgun, ATA Arms Etro Tactical 12 Gauge Pump-Action Hunting Shotgun, Mossberg Maverick 88 12 Gauge All-Purpose Pump-Action Shotgun, Mossberg 590 12 Gauge Pump-Action Shotgun, ATA Arms Etro FDE 12 Gauge Pump Action Shotgun, Mossberg 590 Shockwave 12 Gauge Pump-Action Shotgun, Winchester Youth SXP Field 20 Gauge Pump Action Shotgun, Maverick. Im still on the original ejector and havent had a single issue with the gun. ruger. The only issue is the finish, but Rem-Oil does the job. replacement for the rugged but outdated Model 31 pump-action shotgun. Remington 870 Hardwood 12 Gauge Home Defense Pump Shotgun $ 319.00; Mossberg 500 20 Gauge Left-Handed All-Purpose Pump Shotgun $ 269.00; Henry Lever Action Axe .410 Bore $ 949.99 $ 910.99; Benelli SuperNova Tactical 12GA 3-1/2" 18" Black 4+1 Pump-Action Shotgun w/ Pistol Grip and Ghost Ring Sights 20160 $ 499.00 introduced the Model 870 AP Brushmaster shotgun Theres a reason why military and police prefer the Mossberg 590A1 over the outdated 870 regarding reliability. synthetic stock. Changed my mind on brand preference/looks and changed it to another style of the same thing. Sorry to tell you this but the Nova isnt a true Bennelli, its Bennelli branded but made in Turkey( run down to your local gun shop and seeththe cheaper off brand shot guns imported from Turkey -they are aldo designed just like the Nova, with that weird looking oversized front sight!). They are definitely good go-to guns. I bought an 870 Express Magnum and it has been flawless. Both are solid pump guns and thus virtually indestructible. The maverick 88 has an aluminum receiver and a plastic trigger guard. For this reason, I ask a very simple question. If Big Green moved those trigger safetys to where Mossberg does? Remington Research this subject first if you want a heavier older model that will take 12 guage stock swaps (and there are lots of 12 guage stock options, more than for LW 20s). They were Federal Vital-Shok and represent what most will hunt with. RS/TG Shotgun with 20-inch RemChoke barrel and Truglow I had another stock cut down and made into a pistol grip, and the barrel cut to 18 1/4, Hastings chokes installed, and it is now a very concealable 27 +/- long. The metal on the receiver and barrel is a matte blue/black bead-blasted finish. Um, Im not sure if youre thinking of the same 870 that Im thinking of. Remington 870 Fieldmaster 12 Gauge Pump Action Shotgun 499 Ships To Store 4.9 (14) Kel-Tec KSG 12 Gauge Pump-Action Shotgun 829 Ships To Store 3.2 (12) ATA Arms ETRO 09 12 Gauge Pump Action Shotgun 199 Ships To Store 4.4 (13) Mossberg 590 Shockwave .410 Bore Pump-Action Shotgun 449 Ships To Store Turkey Camo gun had a synthetic stock with Advantage Camo Defense) shotgun with 18-inch cylinder choke barrel and checkered All in all Ill stick to the 870 first, but wouldnt hesitate to grab one of my mossbergs if family and friends took ahold of the remingtons before me. As we continued the course the screw that held the rear sight in place worked itself loose and the ghost ring fell off. Yes, the old jasper is heavy, but it has never failed to work, puked out a shell, or stove piped. beginning of the second half of the 20th introduced the new RemChoke system (with $449.99. Remington (for $79.95), Model 870SB Skeet Special Grade (for shotgun ($127.15), each chambered for 12 gauge, magnum load, 3 They are bleeding. In a few weeks well transfer them to the bottom of a lake for a while, drop them from an airplane, and then blow them up. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. Remington called it the Wingmaster. Here are just a few of my favorites: The Magpul SGA is the best shotgun stock on the planet. 5. I would still love an old Wingmaster. fore-end ($162.65), a 20 gauge magnum, chambered for 3 shells. I was surprised you advised the Remington 870 trigger guard was plastic as their earlier models were not. My wingmaster from the mid 70s is much stiffer than my freedom group express. It was handed down from my fatber, who had the gun for who knows how long, before giving it to me. Being of relatively new manufacture, the components are of higher quality materials than even existed when the gun was first introduced. Gotta say I love Travis's very old school bayonet lug. Remington 1100 20 Gauge Satin Forend / Forearm ! in a new deluxe grade for all Model 870 Express Youth Gun with or without Deer introduced the 12 gauge Model 870 Marine Magnum Security gun Its minimalistic and not excessively bulky. This was a great review and I cant find fault with any of the stated facts. I also have a Remington rifle and it has not giving me any problems, so far my trust is with Remington. Barrel:18 Guess you get what you pay for, if you want a top end shotgun, buy a better one. Sorry, that was a bit unusual for me. I recently ought a HD shotgun, looked at the 500, 870, but bought the Benelli, just fit me better. Parts listed here are specific to the Remington Model 870 shotgun chambered in 12/16/20/28 gauge or .410 bore unless noted otherwise. Win SupX foster slugs kill even big White-Tails quickly & a bit past 100yds (I dont need a Griz gun). I have put over 1500 rounds through my wingmaster including black powder and hot loads. It always locked up tight and never had any rattles or loose feeling to the action. The 20 ga. is fairly light and shoots a good pattern, its a full choke model from the 70s, and is an excellent gun for birds, and tree rat hunting. Its an awesome option for home defense, deer hunting, upland birds, ducks, small game, clay pigeons, etc. All rights reserved. I cant speak for the newer remington guns, but as for the older ones go, I am perfectly happy with their quality. ventilated rib barrel. Rock Island Auction Company. A classy (and iconic) shotgun. I will grant that a pistol grip would preclude its use, but for now they seem to work pretty well. Also other BPS styles including one for kids and smaller people. I think youll find that both the 870 and 500 are so reliable that its boring to test them and eventually give up. It takes like 20 seconds to replace the extractor. No, its not cheap, but youll only need one ever. The main mechanism of superb Remington 870 is built from a solid billet of steel to maximize durability, and twin action bar prevents damage during cycling. Learn all the important stuff about handgunswith none of the attitude. The only issue Ive ever seen with reliability is short-stroking. Their wait times were high and sometimes the calls will drop. The quality of the Remington 870 has greatly declined within the last 25-30 years and has only gotten worse. Then after finding one I liked better with more Picatinny real estate on top allowing me to place an Eotech red dot in the position I prefer I immediately noticed the wearing of the coat on the receiver down to the metal where the first part was installed. Much prefer 590 or even a forward safety like on the Beretta 1301. Good to see cerberus didnt screw up the 870 yet. Bought a Mossberg 500 new in 1980 love the gun never had a problem with it. Also included is a rubber recoil absorbing butt pad, which is damn near required when shooting a shotgun this light the gun weighs only a hair over seven pounds. The company also manufactured the for $550. New (Other) $199.95. All ratings are relative compared to the other weapons in the guns category. Youll hear a click and the round is reset. Meh guns and calibers are like Pokemon to me. cyl. finish on metal parts and on the synthetic stock and forend. I did not read every comment, so if someone mentioned this already, my mistake. forend $365). January 1950 Remington announced its new Model 870 Wingmaster also re-introduced the Model 870 TC Trap gun with Short stroking shotgun actions happen, but the smoother the action, the less likely you will short stroke the gun. Ill stick to my Maverick (with Limbsaver recoil pad and 18.5 and 28 barrels). added the 12 gauge Model 870 SP Special Purpose Deer Gun Remington To be fair, we arent done testing this shotgun. Anniversary in business, going back to 1816, when young Eliphalet I have two, one recently made (~2 years ago) and one made in the early Eighties. to the Deer Gun line. $200.00. Grade (for $89.95), Model 870SA Skeet Grade Cheap, DIY and cool (as are all bullpups, IMHO). The shotgun had a wonderful walnut stock with fine checkering and recoil pad. It makes things go boom. Im a shotgun nerd, and Ive experienced a variety of different actions actions from Benelli, Mossberg, Winchester, and more. fully rifled, modified contour barrel fitted with a barrel-mounted 1100 win. These had a special receiver decoration and 32-inch, full-choke Its still reigns. Never changed a part, never had a failure. If the bead sits directly on the barrel, the shotgun will appear to hit high and be difficult to aim in a pinch. What do you think of the Remington 870? Learn the 3 most popular shooting stances & more. be sold over the next two years. How did you generate the 1.21 jigawatts!?!? 870 vs. 500 is like Glock vs.1911. The only peeve I have is, being a southpaw, I still hate Remingtons safety location. Mesa Tactical SureShell Carrier for Remington 870. Welcome to the Remington 870 Shotgun Barrels section at Midwestgunworks.com. But I dont really like all of the changes that happened over the years: dimples in magazine tube, plastic follower, synthetic trigger guard. With this, the 870 safety button, I found that having the safety ON with a round in the chamber for say. introduced a new stock styling and checkering pattern on all Model I purchased a mossberg 590A1 and had nothing but problems with it. I picked up an 870 Tactical model about 2 years ago and it is one of my favorite weapons. 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