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rem 870 with 28" barrel

brunette63
I'm looking to buy a first shotgun, this one costs around 320$. Any information on how it handles would be helpful. Just wondering if an extra 200 would be better idea.
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  • 22hipower
    There are hundreds of thousands, maybe millions by now, of the 870 in use. There are plain jane models and fancier versions; they are reliable and can be used for most any shotgun application. There may be better choices for specific applications (e.g. sporting clays) but you didn't specify your planned uses. There are many barrel choices and other options readily and economically available. If you want a shotgun for occasional hunting and target shooting and for home defense, but don't want to spend a lot of money, the 870 is hard to beat.
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  • XXCross
    870:
    Probably the best all-around shotgun on the market today.
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  • Mr. Perfect
    $320 is not out of the realm of reasonable for an 870, but with some looking I'd be willing to bet you could find a better deal.

    The 870 handles just like a pump shotgun should... reliably and with reasonable comfort. It's a great first shotgun buy.
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  • montanajoe
    • Community moderator
    quote:Originally posted by XXCross

    870:
    Probably the best all-around shotgun on the market today.
    +1.
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  • charliemeyer007
    I like my combat 870 so much I bought a regular one as a spare. Got trap/skeet range nearby. You should be able to rent one or maybe try a few other types/models/bbl lengths/gauges.
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  • CapnMidnight
    I grew up with a Winchester model 12 in my hands, at the time the best slide action on the market, dollar for dollar.
    Today dollar for dollar, the Remington model 870 is the best slide action on the market. Has been for 30 years.
    W.D.
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  • Mobuck
    If it's a real 870 "Wingmaster" it's valued higher than the economy model 870 "Express". Wingmasters are blued and have a nicer finish while Express models are matte(rough/textured) finished. Same inner workings but the Wingmaster is usually a little smoother operating. Check the auction side for current prices.
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  • Mossbergboogie
    quote:Originally posted by Mobuck
    If it's a real 870 "Wingmaster" it's valued higher than the economy model 870 "Express". Wingmasters are blued and have a nicer finish while Express models are matte(rough/textured) finished. Same inner workings but the Wingmaster is usually a little smoother operating. Check the auction side for current prices.


    Personally this is what I would do if I were to buy a Remington. Lack of quality control coming out of them these days; an older wingmaster would be my choice.
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  • Mark G
    You could probably find a decent used 870 for about half that price.
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  • the yooper
    I sold an EARLY field grade Wingmaster in absolutely super condition on the auction side a couple weeks ago for $225. It was a December 1953 vintage with 28" modified barrel and the blueing was nearly perfect. I think the buyer got a real deal on a great shotgun. You won't go wrong with a Rem 870.
    yooper
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  • brunette63
    Thanks, from what I'm seeing is to look for an older one, wingmaster, I've been trading about remingtons quality issues latley
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