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What model do you have? What do you use it for? And what mods?

 

I have a synthetic 870 Express with a 26" barrel. It shoots 2 3/4" and 3" shells. I haven't hunted with it. I just shoot trap. I want to get a longer barrel so I can go dove hunting in September.

 

I also just ordered and installed the Remington ShurShot stock. It was $59.07 from sportsman-depot.com. over night shipping was $20. So I paid the same I would have If I bought through Remington but didn't have to wait over a week. by the way I love this new stock. It is a lot more comfortable to shoot and with me having a bad back, after about 30 rounds I'd start to be a lil sore. With the new ShurShot stock I really didnt get sore until about 75 shells in. I shot 150 shells and 50 .45 rounds after i got that stock. I had to have it overnighted. I was ordering on a Wednesday night, and I was supposed to go shooting the following Sunday.

 

When I got the 870

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And with the new stock

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hodo78 Enthusiast

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I have a 80's model Remington 870 Sportsman's Magnum which accepts 2 3/4 and 3in shells. Blued w/ walnut stocks and a 28in barrel. I don't really use it any more, just a keep sake as it was the first shotgun my dad bought me when I was 14.

 

In the past I have hunted deer, duck, rabbit, squirrel, and dove with it.

Chris Senior Enthusiast

Chris

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Mine was my first gun. I bought it in June 2010. Its seen a lot of shells in its 2 year life.

 

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TimmyG Senior Enthusiast

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I have a 870 express, bought it to try clays, liked it, bought a browning

 

I also have a 870 special purpose, 36 in barrel 1 1/4 dia full stainless with "drop in" chokes made by sumtoy customs. The stock and mag tube are filled with lead,weights aprox 20 lbs. This is my winter turkey shoot gun.

 

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I got an 870 Express that i got when i was 13, im now 27 and its still my favorite gun. I use it for duck hunting and it has been many times thrown across the creeks when out hunting. Its been plugged with mud and its still shooting and looking good. You honestly can't kill it. When I was 16 my dad got me an Remington 1187 to replace the 870 and i used it for 2 seasons and went back to the 870. It just shoots nicer than anything else i ever shot.

kstruckcountry Senior Enthusiast

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I guess mine isn't technically an 870, but it's an 887 which is pretty close. 28" barrel, takes up to 3 1/2" shells. It builds on the durability of the 870 line with polymer coating and a revised bolt. Had to have it, bought it as soon as they came out a few years ago. Has been a great shooting gun.

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I have a "Marine Magnum" with that bead blasted electroless nickel finish from the early 90's. It is the home or camp defense artillery. I have a 1969 20ga. ultra light, and a 870 Trap model.

Texas Outlaw Enthusiast

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870 Express was my first gun. It has served me well over the years, however as of late it is having extractor problems. I'm probably going to end up selling it and picking up a Wingmaster, because they are much better made than the Express models. I'm not a fan of the finish either, it rusts very easily.

 

Moral of the story is that if you want to buy an 870, look around and get a used Wingmaster, save your money and don't get an Express.

wurgs Senior Enthusiast

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+1

The wingmaster is just a better made gun.

 

I bought my 870 wingmaster used back in the late 80's. It shoots 2 3/4 and 3" shells, has a modified choke with the 28" barrel. That thing has shot thousands of shells over the years and have never put a penny into it. I think the walnut Remington used in the older wingmaster is some of the best looking wood stocks made.

 

If you take care of an 870 its the last shotgun you ever need to own.

KMGZ400 Senior Enthusiast

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have a 870 tactical with an 18inch barrel, has a shell holder on it and an adjustable tactical stock. have an 870 magnum with a 28' barrel.

 

use the tactical for playing around shooting things and the mag for birds

mossbum Enthusiast

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I have an 870 12 gauge slug gun and a a youth model 20 gauge. havent got to take the slug gun hunting yet as I bought it after deer season was out but I keep the 20 gauge in my truck to shoot snakes with in the field at work.

BlackZ71Silverado Senior Enthusiast

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Model 870P 14" barrel w/ pistol grip and tac. light (for work)

870P door breach model, 11 1/2" barrel (work use)

870P MAX w/ pistol grip (home defense use)

870 Express Synthetic

BlackZ71Silverado Senior Enthusiast

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What model do you have? What do you use it for? And what mods?

 

I have a synthetic 870 Express with a 26" barrel. It shoots 2 3/4" and 3" shells. I haven't hunted with it. I just shoot trap. I want to get a longer barrel so I can go dove hunting in September.

 

I also just ordered and installed the Remington ShurShot stock. It was $59.07 from sportsman-depot.com. over night shipping was $20. So I paid the same I would have If I bought through Remington but didn't have to wait over a week. by the way I love this new stock. It is a lot more comfortable to shoot and with me having a bad back, after about 30 rounds I'd start to be a lil sore. With the new ShurShot stock I really didnt get sore until about 75 shells in. I shot 150 shells and 50 .45 rounds after i got that stock. I had to have it overnighted. I was ordering on a Wednesday night, and I was supposed to go shooting the following Sunday.

 

When I got the 870

2010-07-01210347.jpg

 

And with the new stock

2012-05-04_14-24-12_87.jpg

 

 

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You didn't get sore right away because of that recoil pad, makes a huge difference. People don't realize that until you use one of those.

Should be much more comfortable for you to shoot with the modified pistol grip and cheek plate on there, better/easier sight alignment also.......Good choice for a replacement.

Chris Senior Enthusiast

Chris

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Recoil isn't what hurt me it was holding the gun killing my lower back. The modified pistol grip changes how I hold it now

 

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