Ditto... The 870 is the ultimate, best bang for the buck, type of shotgun anywhere. I think it's been said that "over time, darn near everybody will have picked up an 870".

Butch A.

mossberg 500 enough said

i would definately go with the 870. it's a great gun and i've never had problems with mine.

i'm really suprised nobody has recomended a charles daly. I thought they were supposed to be decent?

Yeah I like the older 870's OLD is good especially when it comes to Remington.

It ranks in the top 3 all time shotguns.


1. WInchester model 12...greatest pump I have ever used...old but goodie on future
firearm aquisition list.
2. Remington 870 OLD great pump shotgun as well
3. Ithaca 37 pump... sweet and lightweight ...slug gun on the future firearm aquisition list.


Now since I really hate to voice my opinion on things and hurt the feelings of truly sensitive people. I will put the following disclaimer on my opinion there are other shotguns out there that have provided good service for their owners. No one can tell their owners they are nothing but the best . If I had one I certainly would not trade it for any other current pump gun. BOY am I politically correct or what ?

You ain't going to hurt my feelings. I just use it for blasting intruders. And hopfully never will have too.

I am with you kinda. It has to be field proven. And it isn't. But for 205 dollars, what can you say.

205 bucks is a he*l of a deal on something like that. So are you getting married?.

I don't think so about the marriage thing.

I'm looking to buy new, are the NEW 870's still good?

Well, I don't like the wood on the new ones. Thats for sure. But I took it off and put synthetic tactical on. The new barrel actually patterns better with remignton duplex than my old 1187. The trigger locks really sucks a big one. But other than that it appears to the be the same old express as it was 12 years ago. Only time will tell I guess.