Looking to buy my own

[Dangles]

I will be posting a WTB in the EE shortly, but since this is my first used gun purchase (and first EE attempt) I figured I might be able to get some help if it's not too much trouble.

I'm not looking for anything fancy. The only difficulty is that I'm left-handed and I would prefer a left-handed gun. I like the 870 action (I have some experience handling them, plus we have a Grizzly in the house), and considering they come lefty I'm inclined to go for one.

Regular wear and tear doesn't bother me, but I don't want a rusty POS obviously. Just a clean, straight shooter is all I need. I don't want any tactical crap right now either, I'd prefer to learn on wood stocks and have fun with the addons when I actually know what I'm doing. I'm looking to spend about $200.

Before I post in the EE, I was wondering if there's anything I should keep an eye out for with respect to the 870. i.e. particular areas that are prone to damage maybe? Also, I don't want to seem unreasonable. What can I expect to get quality-wise for this price?

Thanks in advance for any advice that can be offered.

 

[looch]

With a few exceptions, that price is pretty near my cut off limit for buying new vs. used. Considering the cost of a brand new one, by the time the price is lowered enough to be attractive to the buyer, the seller would just as soon keep it.

For 870's, I would keep an eye out for older Wingmasters. I'm sorry I don't have specific technical issues to be aware of with these.

By the way, what is the intended use?

 

[martinbns]

Tough as nails.

 

[Dangles]

With a few exceptions, that price is pretty near my cut off limit for buying new vs. used. Considering the cost of a brand new one, by the time the price is lowered enough to be attractive to the buyer, the seller would just as soon keep it.

For 870's, I would keep an eye out for older Wingmasters. I'm sorry I don't have specific technical issues to be aware of with these.

By the way, what is the intended use?

I understand what you're saying about the price. Like I said, I don't mind spending more if I need to. I'm just loosely basing it on what I've seen some go for online. $250-350 or more would be fine if that's what they're worth.

The intended use would basically be to have fun and learn with it at the range. At some point I would like to get into clay busting, so I would like something that will allow me to try that out. I don't plan on getting into hunting for at least a few years, so ti would be strictly sporting use for now.

 

[looch]

A brand new 870 express was right around $370 at SIR last time I checked. A Mossy 535 was $280 - $320 with an extra, rifled barrel. These would both serve your purpose quite handily.

 

[Dangles]

A brand new 870 express was right around $370 at SIR last time I checked. A Mossy 535 was $280 - $320 with an extra, rifled barrel. These would both serve your purpose quite handily.

Thanks for the info. I purchased my first rifle from SIR (a 10/22) and had no problems. I may end up buying a new one. I didn't see a left handed 870 express at SIR, but they are marginally more expensive from what I've seen ($30 more maybe).

If I go new, I'd prefer making my purchase from a CGN sponsor, so I'll take a look through what they have.