which version of 870 should I buy?

I have an eight year old 12ga Express, never missed a beat in many thousands of rounds. Bought a rifled barrel for it too. Sure it was rough at first but now she slides like glass. :) I've used it as a shotgun, a paddle and a club yet she keeps on ticking and makes meat on demand.

Then just today I bought a new Express in 20ga. A quick clean and lube- tonight I fired her up, no dramas. Killed a bunch of pest birds, tested it for POI. She's a keeper and will smooth out over time like her big sister did.

The thing about Express shotguns is to wipe oil into the finish- or they will rust.

Wingmaster VS Express? Wingmaster hands down! But for my own application a Wingmaster is "too nice" for me..

Buy an Express, then spend the other $300 on flats of ammunition and professional instruction.
 
1shot said:
I have an eight year old 12ga Express, never missed a beat in many thousands of rounds. Bought a rifled barrel for it too. Sure it was rough at first but now she slides like glass. :) I've used it as a shotgun, a paddle and a club yet she keeps on ticking and makes meat on demand.

Then just today I bought a new Express in 20ga. A quick clean and lube- tonight I fired her up, no dramas. Killed a bunch of pest birds, tested it for POI. She's a keeper and will smooth out over time like her big sister did.

The thing about Express shotguns is to wipe oil into the finish- or they will rust.

Wingmaster VS Express? Wingmaster hands down! But for my own application a Wingmaster is "too nice" for me..

Buy an Express, then spend the other $300 on flats of ammunition and professional instruction.
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the express just needs to be worked in to be smooth, is meant for those that want a gun to shoot every time they pull the trigger, and cane take a beating.

sit in front of the TV, apply some oil, and pump it til it hurts. :D
 
Personally, I'd spend a few extra dollars and get an 870 Marine Magnum. You never have to worry about rust, it resists scratching, and shoots every time. I don't think I have ever oiled anything but the barrel... and that not so much :eek:
I also bought a spare rifled barrel for it.
 
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