The 870 Express thread.

[1300_stainless]

Here's my express. It started out with synthetic stock, 18" barrel and factory plus two extension. Since then it's been through many a different set ups. It is now close to being a complete project, I just need to decide on a finish.

- 870 Express magnum with vintage Wingmaster wood
- S&J no jam follower and jumbo safety
- MESA side saddle
- Norinco 14" barrel threaded for tru-chokes.

The internals are all express and it has never failed me

 

[manbearpig]

you put Wingmaster wood on your Express? *gasp*, FourTen would disapprove
then again he will never see the contents of this thread

 

[Beer_drinker]

I love my express

 

[KnightofCydonia]

Uh, that's a Mossberg 500...

 

[ranger_dave]

I used to own the 870 police tactical and LOVED IT!......sold it and now I am wanting a 870 express magnum but with researching it on the net about 50% (looked at/read literly 100's of reviews) of people say the 870 express' are all good EXCEPT the magum? Does this hold any water? Thanks

 

[KnightofCydonia]

I think they mean the "super magnum" that takes 3 1/2" shells. But I doubt it really is an issue, just costs more and weighs more. 3" magnum is good enough imo.

 

[ranger_dave]

well can't the normal express shoot 2 3/4" an 3" too tho?

 

[KnightofCydonia]

Yup Magnum = 2 3/4" and 3"
Supermagnum = 3 1/2" and shorter.

 

[G P]

870 Express. Gettin' er done!

 

[pharaoh2]

you put Wingmaster wood on your Express? *gasp*, FourTen would disapprove
then again he will never see the contents of this thread

Why, whatever do you mean?

 

[pharaoh2]

That gun looks great G P!

 

[Beer_drinker]

Uh, that's a Mossberg 500...

hehehe that was fast

 

[KnightofCydonia]

I like mossbergs too! Actually, I like all guns, I never met one I didn't like

 

[watermoccasin]

I've been thinking about getting an 870 Express. How much would it cost to get the barrel parkerized? I've heard lots about rust on these guns.

 

[1300_stainless]

I've been thinking about getting an 870 Express. How much would it cost to get the barrel parkerized? I've heard lots about rust on these guns.

Casey at Tac Ord has prices on his site. I would reccomend getting the whole shotgun parked if you go that route. They do rust easily but a little oil goes a long way as well.

 

[pharaoh2]

I've been thinking about getting an 870 Express. How much would it cost to get the barrel parkerized? I've heard lots about rust on these guns.

Any gun will rust if you don't maintain it, stainless included.

 

[Hankus]

Any gun will rust if you don't maintain it, stainless included.

Pharoah2, I agree...but it does seem like you have to be extra diligent with the express.

That being said, aside from a scratch or two, my express is essentially the same as the day it came out of the box--and I've put that thing through its paces. I oil it like crazy after every use--which is not something I do with some of my other firearms.