Wow it sure doesn't take much for a new remington870 synthetic to rust, good thing I caught it in time. I usually clean right after I shoot but left it for a few days. On the receiver where my oily fingers handle the metal frame it started to rust. Nothing a little oil did t take care of but jeez good lesson learned. Do better quality shotguns have this issue, like beretta or Brownings?
870 express rust
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Interesting. I treated my 870 Express with Frog Lube when I first got it. I once left it uncleaned for over a week after an evening of trap games. Shot 125 rounds that day. No rust what-so-ever when I took it out again more than a week later. I guess I better clean it right away next time. Dont wanna take the chances.
andrew3081
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Vancouver, BC
My 870 express do not rust.
Winchester-1897
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Newmarket,Ontario
My Express is about 10 years old and been used in all kinds of weather, no rust no problem.
The newer express models are known to have a garbage finish. I fully factor in coating the gun rather than oiling it all the time. For you, soak it, wipe iy down and let it dry. You have one of the best pump action guns on the market for cheap, so that's one of the main areas Remington cheaped out on.
I've put my Benelli m4 through just about everything I can imagine. I took it hunting in the damp cold last year and put it away wet as I had to go back to work and when I stripped it down a week or two later, no rust at all. I only ever hear about the 870 expresses rusting, I've never heard of higher end shotguns doing it. It must be a very poor finish they treat the steel with.
I'm sure the finishes used on Express models have changed at least once or twice over the years. It's possible the earlier finishes had been a higher quality of corrosion resistance.
It's also possible that some people have had less bad luck with rain weather...humidity levels can affect that differently. Similarly, some people's sweat has more salt concentration, and that difference can have significantly different effect on rust corrosion.
Jungles are so humid, and cause so much sweating that the aluminum receivers of older M-16's has been known to slowly "melt" away if not coated in oil religiously.
It's also possible that some people have had less bad luck with rain weather...humidity levels can affect that differently. Similarly, some people's sweat has more salt concentration, and that difference can have significantly different effect on rust corrosion.
Jungles are so humid, and cause so much sweating that the aluminum receivers of older M-16's has been known to slowly "melt" away if not coated in oil religiously.
Mine is about 5-6 years old. It rusts same as the rest. Mainly on the nurling of the end cap, and only surface rust at that. As posted by everyone else, oil is your friend. I compare mine to a friends (of the same vintage) and it's pretty clear who takes better care (mine!). I use mine a lot more too.
The second gun I ever bought was an 870 Express Tactical...this was almost 5 years ago now...First time taking it out it was spitting out...and 45mins later my gun was ORANGE all over, inside and out. Was pathetic, was NOT worth the almost $500 I paid for it and I sold it the next day and bought a "classic" Wingmaster. THAT was the right choice 
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My 870 express tactical seems to be the most rust-resistant (if there is such a thing) gun in my collection. IMHO, the mixed replies in this thread are more of an indication of the different environmental conditions we live/store our guns in, rather than the quality of the finishes. Humidity speed up the oxidation process, simple as that. More oil and less humidity=less rusting. Again, just my opinion.
GunnieArtz
Regular
- Location
- Vancouver BC
I wanted to get a 870 express tactical as well, then I saw the 870 magpul edition with cerakote, the finish is awesome, how is this kind of finish in preventing rust?
