Opinions on the 870 express 18" syn.

[375rum]

I'm looking for opinions on the 870 express 18" synthetic 7+1
full stock.I just traded for one new in box.I'm a 590 owner and
have not owned a new 870 before.Regards 375rum

 

[ckid]

In my experience the rougher parkerized finish of the express makes them a little rougher to cycle than a wingmaster, but that should get better over time with some use. I have never had any reliability issues with my 870 over the years and many cases of ammo through it (3" steel, slugs, trap load etc.). As for comparing it to a 590 I can't help you on that (never handled one).

Cheers

 

[calgaryshooter]

My 870 Express has been pretty good to me so far. I did have some jamming problems when I first got it but after a quick fix it was golden. Can't complain for the $329 or whatever I paid for it.

 

[LeePeterson]

I got a express super mag. I've put probably 300 rounds of 3 1/2 inch steel shot threw it not 1 jamming problem. Great gun for the price.

 

[MikeyT]

If you've shot the parkerized wingmasters you'll notice that the blued express isn't as smooth to cycle right out of the box. I've found with mine that it smoothed out over time and if you want you can take the dremel and polishing compound and do some quick work on the action.

Overall it's a great gun, superb value for the money and I've never had a failure of any kind with mine.

 

[espritv8]

I love mine. Good quality for a cheap price. Also, compared i find that cycling with this gun is pretty easy

 

[604shooter]

Great shotgun for the money.

 

[Adam]

I absolutely love mine. It has been great, even though I have only put about 40 rounds through it. They are a great buy.

Adam

 

[Waterfowler]

Tough to beat any 870, but the wingmasters are much nice, IMO.

 

[hk33ka1]

The 6+1 Express (used to be called the Security model I think) comes with a bead blasted blued finish, and can be a little rough when new. Continued use, and/or a little polishing of some internal parts can fix this up quite a bit, and most will find even the Wingys get a little looser with use.

Got one siting right here. All in all a good gun at a fair price. $459 for one around my neck of the woods.

 

[Varmit]

wingmaster better than express ?

I asked two gunsmiths and both said they are the same , only the finish is better on the wingmaster

 

[hk33ka1]

The finish is not the only difference. Some parts are not machined and polished as fine as on the Wingmaster and Police. Also there are some parts made from different materials. Also between the Express and Police (not sure about Wingmasters) spring strengths are not the same. That being said the Express is still a great buy.