So buy a used Browing BPS, or a used 870 Wingmaster that was made by a craftsman years ago. Remington Barrel Remington 870 Wingmaster Lightweight Frame 20 Gauge 2-3/4" Rem Choke with Modified Choke Tube Vent Rib. The BPS is the same price as a new 870 Wingmaster, so it aint cheap. Easy. The Synthetic Also with mossberg, the finish wears Savage 320 Turkey . It has 00 buck in the tube and a mix of slugs / 00 buck in the shell holder. The Remington 870 Express .410 was my first actual firearm. Ive gotten tight groups with the bead sights with slugs, roughly 2.5 inches at 50 yards with a supported position. stocks (no pistol grip) and 21-inch ventilated rib barrels in It doesnt cover nor interfere with the loading port or the ejection port when all the way back. I shoot only 00 buck low brass. Cheap, DIY and cool (as are all bullpups, IMHO). Used guns at gunshows can have problems so beware there. While the stock and forend might not seem to be of the highest quality, theres no doubt that the action itself is up there with what weve been seeing for ages. I took it apart and looked at it, everything seemed to be in order, it is a pretty simple action. of the 12 gauge Model 870 Competition Trap gun I was going to see about taking that off and maybe take some sandpaper to it. (or 2) shells. An Upland Special 22 bbl BPS is available with straight grip stock and so is a Rifled Deer model that comes with the rifled slug barrel. Ammo 12 Gauge Sellier & Bellot 2-3/4 #00. Have to say that, just like the old gray mare, some of these newer 870s aint what they used to be. This is in reply to the post saying that mossbergs where better and that they were used by the Marines. 870 150th 1. Took it to my local gunsmith, he had to take apart the bolt and firing pin assembly, after about 30 minutes of searching and measuring, he found some manufacturing rough edges on the bolt that wouldnt allow the firing pin to smoothly move forward. May, Remington announced the production of their three-millionth Remington 870s give you the smoothest action, a steel receiver, a reliable design, a great bead sight, and plenty of modularity. The password should contain at least 8 characters with at least one number or special character. The bead on the Remington 870 is properly set up to ensure the proper point of aim and point of impact. introduced limited edition, 12 gauge Bicentennial My two Wingmasters can be converted to hunting guns with the swap of a barrel, the removal of the magazine extensions, and the addition of a plug. Or is it coded, perhaps in the serial number? 870 SPS Super Slug Deer Gun, which featured a 23-inch, You dont have to though, and the manual says this. Remington Action Tube NUT - Model 870 & Express 12ga Shotgun Black Metal LOT E5. It was my first gun and shall sit in my kids kids safe one day. It probably had over 30,000 rounds go threw it since it was new and it still shoots better than the Mossburg 500. Was this gun provided by a friend/co-worker/gunshop for evaluation. sights. they even still make sweet 16s. If I say Glock 19, you picture Gastons little polymer frame pistol. It was run over length wise in the mud and gravel of a 2001 silverado ext cab. From kids with .410s to breachers with short PGO 870s. It is one of the most beat up, ugly, dirty old shotguns youll ever see, and I trust it for home protection every night. The 870 also has beautiful, wooden furniture with tight, but simple checkering. Model 870 SP with 3-inch chamber, ventilated rib barrel Until it isnt. Will they improve quality or maintain the bottom-feeder mentality that prevailed when the Freedom Group owned the brand? How can I submit an article for a How can I purchase back issues Then the extractor broke. As we continued the course the screw that held the rear sight in place worked itself loose and the ghost ring fell off. Sauer SL5 Turkey Gun. $19.69. The older one has gone in the lake at least three times before I owned it and had nary a spot of rust on it, even though the previous owner never cleaned it. Actually I decided to do an update pic. (for $443), and Model 870 SPS-Deer (fully 870 Mk-1 military-style, 12 gauge Model 870 shotgun barrel, and synthetic stock and fore-end (for $439). improved cylinder, modified, and full chokes. And Im soon to be a math teacher. on 30 barrels, deer guns, target guns or as a retrofit. It was on there solid and still caused complete deterioration again, down to the raw metal. I cant stand the matte finish on the newer low dollar 870s. contracted with the U.S. Marine Corps to fabricate 3,231 Model In a long overdue review, we take a look at the iconic Remington 870 and see why it's remained as one of THE pump-action shotguns on the market. I did not read every comment, so if someone mentioned this already, my mistake. When I took off the old one (and mind you, it had only been on there for not much longer than a month), it had rubbed its way down to the bare metal seemingly effortlessly. Also it seemed their lines were having issues since it kept either dropping my call or kept me on hold for more than 20 min each time I called and then dropped the call Other than that they repaired the weapon and were courteous to me. $425). Not as accurate as other shotguns Ive fielded, but definitely more reliable and consistent. The plastic trigger guard may put some off Rugers testing showed that plastic worked better and didnt snap off like alloy, nor bend like steel. The problem has decreased (cant say its gone away) after running 100+ shells of various brands through the gun. The debate about this or that is moot. 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!!). RS/TG Shotgun with 20-inch RemChoke barrel and Truglow LW-20 Lightweight Deer Gun. I received my mossberg 500 and tested it. They are both shotgun legends and while I have my preference towards Mossberg I would trust both of them, assuming I didnt get a freedom group ruined gun. $464.00 $449.99. 870 ADX shotgun. Magnum SPS Gun, and Model 870 Turkey Gun in new My Wingmaster lives in a bullpup stock with an 18.5 barrel these days. i still want a 336 in .35. introduced the 12 gauge Model 870 RSS Rifled Slug Special Yeah a AR feels a lot smoother then an AK so i guess AKs are unreliable junk because you say so? The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. No, its not cheap, but youll only need one ever. I paid 185 for mine used in excellent condition that holds 8 rounds with an adjustable length folding stock with pistol grip. Overall rating is not mathematically derived from the previous component ratings and encompasses all aspects of the firearm including those not discussed. My low tech Mossberg Maverick 88 pump has proven to be reliable. Also, Remington introduced the 20-ga. Lightweight Model 870 in both standard and magnum versions, with scaled-down receivers and mahogany stocks and fore-ends. I bought a 20ga 870 LW (2 3/4 shells only) back in 77 one of the best gun buys for me & I WAS good with it. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. Win SupX foster slugs kill even big White-Tails quickly & a bit past 100yds (I dont need a Griz gun). Also in one week rusted red in entirety. Not that I think its very likely youll break one anyway. My choice was a Maverick 88, due to the layout of the controls (since replicated on the Winchester models). In Star of stage and screen and gracing the gun safe of just about every gun owner in the United States, its a familiar sight on the range and in the field. announced the seven-millionth Model 870 shotgun! Capacity:4+1 Remingtons havent so much become worse under the Freedom Groups ownership as they have become less consistent. This was a great review and I cant find fault with any of the stated facts. Guess you get what you pay for, if you want a top end shotgun, buy a better one. Tell me more though about customization, since the 870 seems to have about half the available options of the 500 available on the aftermarket marketplace. Look dude, Leghorn cannot under any circumstances be called biased towards Remington. Just remember the recoil pad since those things are lightweight. Ergonomics: * ** * Their wait times were high and sometimes the calls will drop. I recently ought a HD shotgun, looked at the 500, 870, but bought the Benelli, just fit me better. Here are just a few of my favorites: The Magpul SGA is the best shotgun stock on the planet. Express in .410 bore (for $289). Even in Iraqi, Marines were trading their Benelli M-4s in for the 590A1s due to the environment that the M4s didnt like. Ive shot my fathers 870 for almost 40 years, and love it! A couple a buds have the 1100 auto version & prefer it (lighter kick). history, and the best selling pump-action shotgun in firearms Click below for a FREE LESSON! shotgun (for $69.95), the Model 870 BC Special Grade Discontinued. google_ad_client: "ca-pub-5708522835464660", It looks like the old metal trigger guard has been replaced with a new plastic version, and there was some leftover material behind the trigger that I could easily remove with a pocket knife and a few minutes of concentration. It's a twin action-bar monster with a milled-steel receiver heart. cantilever scope mount option was added to the 12 gauge Deer Gun chambered for 3-inch 12 gauge shotshells, were introduced. I have two, one recently made (~2 years ago) and one made in the early Eighties. Long live the king. Out on the range I put hundreds of rounds of birdshot, buckshot and slugs through the gun without a single problem and never lubed it once. Threw a shell holder/Picatinny railed top on it. ALL heavy-duty steel, fine walnut, and smooth as silk operation. They replaced the barrel. Though the Mossbergs are popular shotguns in my experience they are not duty grade by any means I have herd many other stories about negative experiences with them. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. They are definitely good go-to guns. 870 SP-CAMO shotgun in Mossy Oak Bottomland camo (for $425). I just snapped this one. were issued with scaled-down receivers, and lightweight mahogany Off faster, cheap ass bluing unless you get phosphate finished ones, than the comparable 870s, but the aluminum reciever isnt subject to rust issues( although it only took a month for my older 500s barrel sitting behind a couch in my dry drought plagued California summer weather to suck up enough ambient moisture to rust horribly-again poor finish. Another rifle hit it there and on part of the barrel which took it to the metal for 1/4 inch of the way and a permanent scratch for the rest. Remington was now expanded to additional Model 870 12 gauge and 20 gauge It is the best shotgun ever produced. introduced fifteen versions of the Model 870 shotgun, in 12, Lightweight Youth Gun with a change in barrel length to and to the author the gun is the king because it racks so much better and smoother then the mossberg???? I feel modern shotgun designs are reliable enough not to justify a semi IF the budget allows (eg FN SLP, Beretta 1301). announced production of the six-millionth Model 870 shotgun! @Evan I dont think Mossbergs are crap, I just preffer an 870. Remington If you want a quality Remington 870 forget these silly, ugly Express models and simply buy an older used 870 Wingmaster with nice bluing, engraving, walnut stock, and quality workmanship from the past (pre Freedom Group Remington). The 20s ran absolutely perfectly but the 12 had an absolutely rediculous amount of problems. This raises the height of the bead and ensures accuracy and a proper point of aim/point of impact. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Can i use this for 20 gauge Remington 870 express compact? Apparently something was slightly off in the manufacturing process and the Remington rep was familiar with this problem. Remington 870 Stock Forend Forearm Set 12 Gauge Mossy Oak New Bottomland Camo. I bought a beautifully blued Remington 870 Police Magnum. Its a shotgun. Model 870 shotgun! 26-inch RemChoke barrel and an extra 20-inch fully rifled deer Shotguns can be swapped between various configurations with ease and put into various roles in half a heartbeat. Model 870 Express Shotgun in 28-gauge and .410 bore. stock in 12 ga. and 20 ga. And, with an uprooted tree for a rest, that 870 would put slugs through the same hole, at least once, for each of us, one afternoon, at appox. standard and magnum versions, with scaled-down receivers and mahogany However, I have read that replacement 20 gauge barrels for these heavy frame models are more expensive and harder to find. Remington also added a fully rifled 12 gauge Deer gun, and The gun also features improved action bars for a silky-smooth action. Premium SuperCell recoil pad. Turkey Camo gun had a synthetic stock with Advantage Camo People knock mossbergs for their rattle, which some confuse the loose fit to cheap-move up a notch in cost, like the 590, and it disappears. My Question: this year, Remington announced the sale of the one-millionth Model a tribute to the worlds best selling pump shotgun! . Accuracy: * * * * * One question for Steve Sellers (or anyone, for that matter): is a used police-verson R870 legal in NYS? Kit cost is around $300 and what one ends up with is a platform that shorter than an M4, easly used from small and tight spaces (cars and inside structures) that retain its legal specifications in all 50 states and under federal guidelines. Those purchased were modified: cutting the barrels to 18-1/4 inches in length, add a Be Square side attached mount with a Aimpoint red dot scope, touch up the blue with cold blueing and they were ready to go. Wingmaster in 12 and 20 gauges. If you want to spend twice as much money by an 1100 series. This model is the least expensive version we could find, figuring that if there are any cracks starting to show in the old girl, theyd be most apparent in the lower-end varieties. Remington 870 Express Shotgun Ammo Sling (25 Shells) - Made in U.S.A. 4.3 (231) $2195 FREE delivery Apr 11 - 13 Ultimate Arms Gear 12/20 Gauge/Shotgun Glowing Red Line Plain Barrel Front Fiber Optic Sight Remington 870/1187/11-87 Pump Action Sporter 4.2 (33) $1295 FREE delivery Apr 12 - 14 Remington 870 Tac-14 20 Gauge Pump Action with 14-Inch Barrel. Good to see cerberus didnt screw up the 870 yet. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. $549.00 $449.99. Remington designed the 870 to compete with the Winchester Model 12, which was considered the king of shotguns in 1950. I love old 870s, but so far, my own new one has left me distinctly unimpressed. It makes no sense to permanently attach a side-saddle when you can velcro one shotgun card to the receiver, one to the opposite side of the buttstock, and carry more in a chest rig. Plus the aluminum light weight throws novice shotgun buyers when they compare them to 870s in gun shops( for lightweight Id feel more confident with the petit old girl known as the ithaca 37! Remington 1100 20 Gauge Satin Forend / Forearm ! Straight out of the box, it would not reliably fire. Holds 4 in the tube, one in the chamber whereas the Super Shorty holds 2 in the tube. Magnum Camo Shotgun with vent-rib, RemChoke , 26-inch I ask simply because I wish to purchase a similar-quality gun, used, from a gun dealer/pawn shop. Both use them, and its a cost and weight saving measure, but Ive mine actually crack and break on my on 500 and lesser cousin Maverick 88( and dont say the 88 is not a mossberg-they directly advertise the 88 as a mossberg on their public site); this hasnt happened on my current budget 870 and Ive noticed the polymer trigger guard and housing flexes a little compared to the hard molded mossberg equivalent. with synthetic stock camo finish, 20 barrel and rifled sights HiViz fiber-optic sight. The 870 has a long history of reliability. Choose from the 870 Express or Tactical versions right here at Palmetto State Armory. They polished the ejection port, still had issues so back to Remington. Its the same finish on the high dollar $800 Magpul Edition. re-introduced the 16-gauge shotgun this year in four variations of Like I said, get a used one. I think youll find that both the 870 and 500 are so reliable that its boring to test them and eventually give up. Case in point I have an old Sig P220 that is still one of the finest shooting pistols I have ever shot. Out of the four remingtons Ive owned, I have never had a single issue with any of them. In The gun never malfunctioned, never hung up, and always ejected properly. Both are proven, although I dont think the 500 feels like its going to fall apart. That was a classy shotgun. shotgun (for $81.45), the Model 870 ADL Deluxe Grade 9mm vs 45 differs from the standard Model 870 line only in exterior You'll now receive newsletters of our best articles on techniques, Ive always wanted an 870. However, mine and a number of other new owners (noted from reports on the Interweb) experienced jamming and locking-up of the pump when attempting to extract a shell. From a bench the gun was hitting 3 feet low and right of the target I adjusted the ghost ring sight till I had it maxed out on elevation and windage but the gun was grouping a nice hole low right on paper but outside the CLEET siluoete target. Good home defense guns, or deer guns shooting Remington slugs. Remington 870 is a very simple, affordable, reliable and easy to customize shotgun. Ive already gushed over the smooth action, but theres more to it than that. Later, due to lead fouling (and my ineffective attempts to remove the fouling) it became inaccurate, but a proper cleaning (by someone who knew what they were doing) cured that. 28-inch vent rib barrel with RemChoke, chambered for 2-inch, If youre going to write for the masses maybe keep your personal bias in check? That slick action is more than nice and does make it easy to ensure you can quickly and reliably work the action. I had this problem with my Remington 870 express tactical, so i called Remington customer support, and told them the problem i was having, and about the MIM extractor, they gladly sent me a forged steel extractor, free of charge, no questions asked! I want to be safe and have fun rather than spend money for this type of lock-up problem. The metal on the receiver and barrel is a matte blue/black bead-blasted finish. Plus as oft stated, your mileage may very, but Ive had friends that bought the Nova, found performance problems and cut corners with them, and ended up buying either an 870, or mossberg in disgust. Fine-line receiver engraving was added I could shut my eyes and operate all of them easily without moving my hand grip. Exclusive deals, discounts, new product launches, coupon codes and more. SPONSORED. If Big Green moved those trigger safetys to where Mossberg does? 870 Express Synthetic Youth Shotguns. Besides When it arrived, I learned that I got lucky. While the finish and design on the 870 is sleek and solid, the 500 has some exposed mechanics and a strange slotted lifter design that I just dont like. Give us a couple more months and well prove it even more definitively. and improved wood finish. Because NC and SC, RI and MA, and KS and MO have different seasons. Mesa makes high-quality stuff, and they are well known as shotgun people. I just assembled it straight out of the box and started stuffing shells up its pipe. The Fieldmaster represents Remingtons latest line of shotguns and falls in between the Express and Wingmaster models. A good rule of thumb with any gun is that they are like an engine they need to be broken in and at least 200 rounds is the bare minimum you will want to run before assessing issues. design and a 23-inch, extra full RemChoke barrel. Stoeger Longfowler 20 Gauge Over/Under Shotgun with A-Grade Satin Walnut Stock. Do whatever you want to it! Also appreciated Pete in Alaskas making us aware of the Bullpup Unlimited kit, for the R870! That said, several gun manufacturers have let QC slip over the last decade or two. The Remington 870 is an incredibly reliable and well-made shotgun designed to fill any role a shotgun can fill. And it did the same thing repeatedly. 870 28 gauge and .410 shotguns were offered individually, in place Remington called it the Wingmaster. First revolutionary in 1963 as the first reliable gas semiauto and then revolutionary again . Its the first thing Id change on my Remington guns. I couldnt figure out why it would click when you cocked the action, yet it wouldnt shoot most of the time. Jesus. After getting those repaired it was still running like junk so he just replaced it with a bottom ejecting browning shotgun. When I first took delivery of it and tore it down for cleaning, too many plastic parts that should be metal, machining marks inside. The tang safety is great now because of a cataract I have to shoot left handed much easier with Mossberg. Its the same Rem 870 weve come to know and love, and it feels as solid as ever. Ran 2 boxes of ammo through it last week to shoot skeet as its first action, no problems at all (other than accuracy and not having a skeet choke!). ! My 870 is a home defense gun. Your correct the Remmingtom sucks and now I have to ask for repairs. Weve got a dedicated section for the AR-15 here. The 500 also feels much more solid than the 870Idk what two shotguns are being compared heremaby a 30 year old Mossberg and the one Remington that passed QC? Remington also introduced the Model 870 But the good thing is that you can always replace those parts. An expensive rifled slug barrel with cantilever scope mount is also available. The only potential issue I see is the fore grip seems to be tighter to the receiver on the left, and is rubbing a bit, looking at it from above you can see slack on the right side and snug on the left side. Remington also introduced the Model Remington Mossberg 590A1 beats the crappy Remington all day long. You gotta be shitting me. Remington (lol, there were no personal computers ergo the internet until nearly when I was graduating from college so I am a little slower than all the millenial out there who know all this stuff. this cheivement was made possible by a rock-solid design and innovative Remington management which introduced dozens of variations over a 55-year history to satisfy millions of shotgunners. 12, which was considered the king of shotguns in 1950 is necessary for the R870 2 in shell! 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