Does the 597 have the metal or plastic magazine? If plastic, you probably got one of the bad ones. The new ones come with metal magazine and a few other internal improvements. Take it back and exchange it for a newer one. As far as Remington goes, I would not shoot another brand. I have 3 870' s, of which, I have never had one problem with. Yeah two of them have plastic trigger guards, but I prefer that. Makes the gun lighter, holds up better than the metal ones, and probably makes it easier for me to buy one (cheaper). If you are a serious target shooter or hunter, then don' t look at the 597' s or 710' s. Remington is hands down the best manufacturer for the money. By the way, my game baq or deer pole have never been empty because I was carrying a Remington in the field.

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Remington is hands down the best manufacturer for the money.

Dude, just say no to the drugs. Cocaine can kill, and Mary Jane will make you stupid. Seriously get yourself in a program.

Are you a " serious target shooter" with factory 700' s? I mean, I got two 700' s that I replaced the barrels with kriegers and stocks, and triggers that I beleive are serious target guns, but never a stock one.

BC, no I am not a target shooter! What I am saying is that in the field, I would not want another gun than my 870' s. I am sure that you have killed bigger bucks with your custom rifles. My stock 870 has killed 4 bucks in the last 4 years that scored 140-160, so I must be missing something. Then again, I am a hunter, not a target shooter.

None had the plastic trigger guard...........All had trigger lightened up, but we do that anyway. All were very accurate with just the trigger work done. I' m not a target shooter but i would buy another 700 in a min. The 597, don' t know never even looked at em. I bought a ruger 10/22 about 4yrs ago and to be honest i am not that impressed, they have alot of after market barrels, stocks, triggers, but i dont use my 22 much anyway. I am with the other poster, i say Remington makes the best rifles ( right out of the box). To each is own, some people like Savage,Browning,Winchester,Weatherby,etc. That' s what makes this a great country you can buy whatever ya want! You dont see me telling people to lay off the drugs just because they dont like the same brand i do. You can make any rifle accurate! Just keep buying em all, i hope all manufacturers stay in buisness that way we all have alot of different choices.

I need to clarify my earlier statement that bashed Remington...I was only bashing their newer rifles. I wouldn' t own one...unless it was a 40X.

The shotguns that Rem is putting out are still quality in my eyes.

Isn' t it funny how they cheapened their rifles, but not their shotguns? Is there a different branch of the company for each weapon? Just wondering...........

remington buddy, settle down. This is just the internet, I don' t know if the boy is on drugs or just hasn' t been around much. His statement seemed funny, almost illogical. So I made another funny about it. How many different brands do you have exposure too? If you want, I can sell you a 597 real cheap, so you can keep having remingtons.

Ruben, mostly talking about rifles here. Also got 870' s.

don' t get remington, get browning. best gun money can buy. check out their 22s

BC, trust me i am calm. I just dont understand why everyone wants to tell someone else that there favorite brand is crap while another is the best. I dont want a 597 but if i had it to do over again i wouldnt get the ruger. Oh yeah by the way i and millions of others will continue to buy Remington' s.

I grew up duck and dove hunting with an 870. It was a nice shotgun, but I sold it many years ago. My last Remington purchase was a 700 chambered in 7mm Rem Mag. It never was a very good shooter until I pillar bedded the action and replaced the trigger. I have had problems with it not wanting to extract fired cases. Overall, I' ve been less than pleased with it, but I' ll probably keep it as a backup.

Those who say that Remington makes the finest guns simply don' t have much (if any) experience with other brands. Of course, some of the finer guns cost considerably more, but even in the Remington price range I think there are better options. I' m just not impressed with anything Remington currently makes and probably won' t buy another unless things change for the better.

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