Remi 870 express plastic parts?

RoscoeT

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Hey all you shot gunners,

I was talking with a guy the other day and I mentioned I wanted top pick up an 870 for water fowling. I told him you can get a
brand new 870 express for around $400 bucks.

He says to me "yeah but they're full of plastic parts". I asked him if it was just some external parts and he said "no some internal parts are platic too"

I was surprised by that and wanted to ask the know it alls... oops I mean experts on CGN. :p

So what's the deal with the 870 express anyway? Which parts are platic and of most concern?

Is it worth picking up one of these? or should I be looking for an older wing master and forget owning a new shotgun for under $500.

Let me know what you think guys,

Thanks

Roscoe
 
The trigger housing is plastic, so is the safety, the trigger and the synthetic stock.

No big deal, I just find that the trigger kinda flexy.
 
No worries about the plastic parts, they're quite tough. I've never heard of the trigger itself being plastic?Definately a metal trigger on my express.
 
Well I must of had a brain fart, always seemed plasticy but I just looked and it is metal. I must of been thinking of the 10/22 then.
 
Does the el-cheapo finish bother you guys at all?

What I am really wondering I think is about overall buys statisfaction.

I am a bit of a sucker for the traditional wood and steel guns so I am concerned that after a season I will be kicking myself.

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The finish isn't bad, just not polished. If you don't like it you can always have it refinished or do it yourself. It almost looks like paint but it isn't, I don't mind it though.

Get the wooden 870 express, it is steel and why would you kick yourself the gun is a good bang for the buck.
 
Does the el-cheapo finish bother you guys at all?
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The cheap Express finish can be a bit of a problem if you hunt over sal####er. I used an 870 express for three years hunting on the ocean and I found that the barrel and receiver were prone to surface rust. Not a big deal, but you have to clean and oil the metal after every hunt to prevent it from rusting.
I bought a Benelli Supernova this year and I found the finish to be much better. I have hunted several days in a row without cleaning and have not had any problems with rust, even after letting the gun sit for 2 weeks before cleaning.
 
Thanks for all the advice. I probably will pick one up since the price is right. That being said, if I come across an older (metal) 870 that is in good shape for less money, I am likely to snap it up.

The worst case scenario is that I will need to buy an other gun to replace it in a few years.

Don't we all need an excuse to buy new toys?
 
RoscoeT said:
Does the el-cheapo finish bother you guys at all?

What I am really wondering I think is about overall buys statisfaction.

I am a bit of a sucker for the traditional wood and steel guns so I am concerned that after a season I will be kicking myself.

Comments?
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I love mine. I think about it as, I have a fun bush gun with a somewhat short bbl (18"), and if I want I can get a longer bbl for ducks. It looks partially tacticool with just the matte finish.:)
 
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