I picked up a Rem 870 express magnum in synthetic about 2 1/2 years ago. I got the combo package that comes with a 28" smooth barrel, and a 23" rifled slug barrel with cantilever scope mount.

First season I mounted a Nikon 2-7x 32mm scope on the slug barrel and ended up getting 2 deer while tree standing hunting in northern Minnesoata in sub zero degree weather. Gun performed flawless.

Next summer I shot trap with it for one season. Worked great.

This summer I mounted a youth stock on it and my son is using it for trap.

No complaints so far, as the shotgun has been working our great. The matt finish is still holding up well even after heavy use.

Attached is a photo of it next to the 200 pound doe I shot right through the heart at 110 yards using Hornady SST's

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff75/huntingthenorth/P1010002.jpg