Remington 870: wood stock / forehand quality ?

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I'm interested in several different 870 models and I'm just curious if anybody can speak on the quality of the wood stock/ forehand or if I should go the synthetic route. Let me hear the opinions

The models I like are
81197 - home defense model 3"
25114 - super magnum 3.5"
81293- field and home defense model 3"
 
Both the hardwood and laminate quality are nice actually, the laminate is my favourite. Synthetic is not bad either as long as it’s the shorter police style forend, synthetic is the lighter option in case that’s a concern.
 
are there forums or stores that are particular to the 870/ older 870 parts. i find in canada not many websites are available like the states have for finding older firearms parts (impossible to find a mosin nagant bolt in canada but in the states ohhhh there are thousands.... back to the point) would it be a nice build if i bought a newer 870 tactical 3" magnum but found furniture from a old 870?
comparing old 870 express to the 870 wingmaster i know the overall mechanical quality on the wingmaster is better but as for the wood is it also a higher quality?

im curious to know what makes the older series far more "valuable" or "wanted" being a 60 year old shotgun and all (1960's- early 1970's models) everybody speaks highly of these, i see a 1960s wingmaster in decent condition for sale ....only $350 is that a good price?

lastly other than the odd forum post about the 870s etc. are there any solid forums that focus on the old 870 wingmasters or basic 870s i can focus on / read and become more knowledgeable? thanks guys
 
Here is my take on the 870 wood stocks ..... I owned several 870 Express with wood stocks ...

The Express hard wood stock (and laminated wood stocks) are first varnished and then cut to size. As a result the portion of the stock that attaches to the receiver and the recoil pad are not varnished. So, water and humidity can get into the stock .... and there are many reports of people who have hunted in the rain ... and who had their buttstock swell up and eventually dry out again .... and the varnish blistering off.

The Express wood stocks are solid hardwood stocks if you take care of them and you do not expose them to a lot of rain.

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On the other side the Wingmaster wood stocks are cut first and then varnished. They are varnished all around .... at least mine is.
 
0faustus0 said:
Here is my take on the 870 wood stocks ..... I owned several 870 Express with wood stocks ...

The Express hard wood stock (and laminated wood stocks) are first varnished and then cut to size. As a result the portion of the stock that attaches to the receiver and the recoil pad are not varnished. So, water and humidity can get into the stock .... and there are many reports of people who have hunted in the rain ... and who had their buttstock swell up and eventually dry out again .... and the varnish blistering off.

The Express wood stocks are solid hardwood stocks if you take care of them and you do not expose them to a lot of rain.

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On the other side the Wingmaster wood stocks are cut first and then varnished. They are varnished all around .... at least mine is.
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thnks for the info, i figured there are multiple reasons beside mechanics justifying the price of the wingmaster to be x2 of the express
 
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