i think that is a great gun for everything that your going to hunt

I have heard nothing but good about the durability of the 870. When I got my last shotgun I was going to getthe 12 gauge 870 supermagbecause of the good reviews I head about it. Only problem was that the stock was too high for me, and I couldn't look flat down the rib. I ended up getting a Benelli Nova, but the 870 really seemed like a good gun.

You can't go wrong with the Remington 870. My first shotgun was a870 wingmaster 20 gauge. That was over 20 years ago. I have a few more shotguns now, but I still try and use my 20 gauge a couple times a season pheasant hunting or waterfowl hunting. If you go with 12 gauge being your a new hunter it probably goes without saying you shouldwork way up to those 3.5in and even the 3in magnums. In fact, unless you waterfowl hunt you probably won't ever need to use 3.5in magnums. Those 3in magnums work just fine onturkeys. I am not that recoil sensative and use an automatic and Iwon't subject my shoulder to 3.5in turkey loads. Turkey loads kick just as hard or harder than deer slugs.Well anyway12 or 20 the choice is yours. Welcome to thewonderful sport of hunting.

That's exactly what I bought this year,the 870 Super Magnum.It's a Super shotgun.Got an 1100,but wanted a pump gun.I think you'll be pleased with it.

mossberg 5oo,it will last just like the 1911 did its a reliable gun and inexpensive

I love shooting my grandfathers 870

i would either go with the Remington 870 express or the Winchester 1300 Speed Pump. I have both guns and they shoot about the same. They are great guns and they both are in 12 gauges