Originally Posted by
Bernie P.
The express models old and new were never on par with Wingmasters.I've heard some quality issue stories on Rems but honestly don't know if they're true or just net crap.Anyway if I were looking for a better pump I'd go with the Browning BPS.
I have a Wingmaster, an Express, and a BPS. Of the three, the smoothest is the Wingmaster. The BPS is solid, but it just feels a little "clunky" to me outside of the goose pit. Both the Wingmaster and the BPS have always been rock-solid reliable.
The Express isn't the shotgun the Wingmaster is, nor did I purchase it with the intent that it be. Though it's noticeably rougher than either of the other two, it's not been prone to any of the net stuff I've heard about them. To the contrary, and while it's generally been a good shotgun, the Benelli Nova I also have has been more prone to failures to fire (much on the 'net about "too-strong" firing pin springs, thanks to the attorneys) than the Wingmaster, the Express, or the BPS.
I wouldn't hesitate buying another Wingmaster, and if it weren't available, would buy another BPS without flinching.