I have both and 870 and a BPS. I like the BPS better. It looks nicer and, for me, it shoots nicer. I think it's just built better andoperatesmore smoothly. Neither have given me any real problems. If you get an 870 get a wingmaster. Remington's bead-blast finish is a pain to clean. I'm sure you'll get plenty of 870 votes because everyone and their brother has one, but take a look ata BPS.