How's the nickel finish hold up to normal wear and tear?
Remington 870 or Reminton 887
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How's the nickel finish hold up to normal wear and tear?
WellI've owned both the WM and the 870 express. The only downside for me with the express models FOR ME, was that they seem to be prone to rust. I look after my guns. It drove me nuts.
Despite some bad press I am tempted to try an 887. Not that I'd ever need a 31/2" gun.
If you like the look of the 887, you might want to look at a Nova, ( more $), as well.
Good luck
Despite some bad press I am tempted to try an 887. Not that I'd ever need a 31/2" gun.
If you like the look of the 887, you might want to look at a Nova, ( more $), as well.
Good luck
Looked at four yesterday: 870, Benelli, Wnchester SPX (or is it SXP?) and the 887...
Again, the 887 won me over.
Well good to se there’s still some Remington lovers out there!! i have a fair size collection of Remington’s and all have held up (reliability, construction abuse so on) have friends with savages, browning and even sakos and have had more corks, mishaps and issues then the Remington boys have had. I ve also seen people spend big money on imported guns (such as tika sako beneli...) for a name and nothing that special about those guns. I do understand that is important to keep the loading port clear for a quick reload, but after pumping out 3 rounds and still have not hit your target maybe you should not be shooting at all. Thanks to those who gave their opinions its appreciated
Ps. those of you who said 870 is junk but the wingmaster is good, thought you might like to know the 870 was built from the same platform and frame as the wingmaster LOL!!
Ps. those of you who said 870 is junk but the wingmaster is good, thought you might like to know the 870 was built from the same platform and frame as the wingmaster LOL!!
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original comment was about the loading port, not the ejection port.
The Remington 870 Police (not "Tactical) & Wingmaster and the Marine Magnum are built to much higher standards than the entry-level Express. The latter is built to meet a certain price point, but is reliable with proper maintenance. The original hardwood furniture that came with the Police & Wingmaster were usually very well fitted and of a high quality.
QC had decreased on the lower-end lines over the past decade or so. I'm not a fan of the OEM plastic stocks offered with some guns these days. The newer laminate stocks, however, are growing on me. Recent production Wingmaster and 870P shotguns that I've handled compare favourably to the classic guns in terms of fit and finish.
As for the 887...I simply cannot take to it at all. It reminds me far too much of the other boat anchor in the Remington line, the Model 710/770. I'd take an Express over either any day of the week and twice on Sunday. I also live next to the Atlantic, so there is always salt in our air. A wipe down with gun oil every few months is all that is necessary to keep even the Express models metal in tip-top shape, despite the inherently hostile climate they exist in here on the shore of Conception Bay.
QC had decreased on the lower-end lines over the past decade or so. I'm not a fan of the OEM plastic stocks offered with some guns these days. The newer laminate stocks, however, are growing on me. Recent production Wingmaster and 870P shotguns that I've handled compare favourably to the classic guns in terms of fit and finish.
As for the 887...I simply cannot take to it at all. It reminds me far too much of the other boat anchor in the Remington line, the Model 710/770. I'd take an Express over either any day of the week and twice on Sunday. I also live next to the Atlantic, so there is always salt in our air. A wipe down with gun oil every few months is all that is necessary to keep even the Express models metal in tip-top shape, despite the inherently hostile climate they exist in here on the shore of Conception Bay.
THANK YOU!!! x-man when i stared this thread i was looking for a simple review on the 887. simply wanting to know it level of quality and got lots of good advice and also got told witch gun maker i should be buying. I could not have said it better when you compared the 710 and 770 to boat anchors because that’s exactly what they are. Remington was taking the cheap ass in consideration when building those models but thankfully we still and the model seven and the 700 to buy. Now knowing that the 887 falls into that same category as the 710 and 770 I will reconsider my next purchase. Nice to know theirs people out there that know what they are talking about before voicing there opinions.
