Is 2 3/4 enough for a "tactical" shot gun?

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The title says it all. I know where I can get a Wingmaster 870 2 3/4 for under 150 and want to know if I need the extra 1/4 inch. I would need to replace the barrel and stock so maybe someone might have a better option. I am not looking at competing or anything, just for the rats and such... I would like a short barrel configuration with full stock. Thanks for the help!
 
So, why is a wingmaster a better choice than any other 870?
because its a higher grade model of the 870 and he can get it for less then $150
 
Dead is dead... and I am sure if your application was "tactical", the "target" would be very sorry to be on the receiving end of a 2.75 inch chamber...

Cheers
Jay
 
The 870 wingmaster is made with better internal parts than the 870 express guns. The express 870's have plastic trigger guards and some mim'ed internal parts. The wingmaster doesnt and is much more expensive than the express ( were talking new gun prices)

870 Wingmaster is to be preferred above all 870's, 2nd choice for quality of parts and tougness- Norinco 870 clones, they have no mim ed parts or plastic trigger guards, last choice- 870 express.
 
I just bought a 870 Express Super Mag this last week for shooting geese. It does have the plastic trigger guard which is kinda disappointing and I am not sure bout the internals but I didn't notice anything out in the field on Saturday shooting geese.

Buckbrush do you know which parts inside are different from the wingmaster besides the trigger guard?
 
I hope I can get a different trigger guard and get rid of the "J" lock as well as the plastic guard...just emailed Remington to see if they can supply one.
 
Other than the trigger guard it's also the finish, Wingmaster has a deep rich blueing and upgraded wood where the Express has a matte surface finish and cheaper wood. Cosmetics.

My older Express has an alloy trigger guard, not plastic so they must have changed them in the last 16 years. :lol:
 
The barrel should be marked for 3" or 2-3/4" and the receiver should be a magnum or super magnum. I was told that the older 2-3/4" receivers should not have 3" barrels placed on them since they were never ment to take that extra stress.

I've seen people do worse, like fire a 3" out of a 2-3/4" barrel. Not good for the gun.
 
I'm a newbie to shotties, but everything I have read when it comes to home defence/tactical says that a 2 3/4 is more then enogh vs Goblins. Too much recoil, and over penetration is a very bad thing inside a house, surrounded by neighbours houses...not to mention the noise factor in a closed space. :shock:

I would think that most sane Goblins hearing the tell tale "shick shick" of the action would leave the area ASAP. :mrgreen:

I was at the range the other day using 12 Gauge 2 3/4 shells (00, 000, #4, and slug) and wouldn't want to be at the reciving end of any of it. My Mossy Mav' comes chambered with the option of using 2 3/4" or 3", but I think I'll stick with 2 3/4". Even with ear plugs in I left with a head ache. :shock:
 
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