Why is the 870 Wingmaster more expensive?
- Thread starter Power Pill
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Fit and finish!
The Wingmaster is highly polished whereas the Express is simply rough finished (bead blasted). The Wingmaster has walnut stocks with a gloss finish (means they are sanded very smooth), the Express has either a plastic stock or laminated "hardwood" stock. The finish of the internal parts is apparently much better in the Wingmaster than the Express models although I'm going on rumour as I haven't actually compared the internals between the 2. The Wingmaster usually comes with at least 3 choke tubes, the Express models, just one. Essentially it's the extra labour and materials that go into a Wingmaster that makes the price higher.
Yup, fit and finish.
Walnut compared to beech in the wood dept.
Deep rich bluing that is highly polished for the gloss ones, and nice satin finish for the ...you guessed it Satin look.
The steel in the breech block assembly is a nice heavy piece as well.
Buy one and it will last you a very long time(WingMaster that is) or you can buy many different pump action shotguns ove that same lifetime and later on in life you ask yourself "Why didn't I buy one when I could "
I personally am partcial to them and have one in 20gauge in the stable right now.
3'' Magnum, 28inch Vent Rib and Tubed as well... Sits next to the Browning Gold 20 g
Only thing is the Browning gets more action on the SC Fielf
Rob
Walnut compared to beech in the wood dept.
Deep rich bluing that is highly polished for the gloss ones, and nice satin finish for the ...you guessed it Satin look.
The steel in the breech block assembly is a nice heavy piece as well.
Buy one and it will last you a very long time(WingMaster that is) or you can buy many different pump action shotguns ove that same lifetime and later on in life you ask yourself "Why didn't I buy one when I could "
I personally am partcial to them and have one in 20gauge in the stable right now.
3'' Magnum, 28inch Vent Rib and Tubed as well... Sits next to the Browning Gold 20 g
Only thing is the Browning gets more action on the SC Fielf
Rob
Hey guys, I have a quick question. I shot a friend's old wingmaster and loved it. It was almost like shooting a .22 and could hardly miss a skeet with it. Then someone else brought out a big fancy,shiny shotgun (sorry, didn't catch make or model). I had a lot of trouble hitting anything with it - and it kicked the crap out of me to boot!
So basically I want to get a Wingmaster for my first shotgun. Should I buy his used Wingmaster or buy a brand new one? His gun was made in the '70's. Any input would be appreciated.
So basically I want to get a Wingmaster for my first shotgun. Should I buy his used Wingmaster or buy a brand new one? His gun was made in the '70's. Any input would be appreciated.
blasted_saber
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Fit and Finish.
Its worth it (coming from someone whos owned both)
Its worth it (coming from someone whos owned both)
sledman8002002
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Should you buy his or not? That, I can't answer for you, but the reason you shoot it better is because it fits you and the 'big, fancy shiny one' does not. Welcome to shotgunning
#1bcshooter
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Just don't shoot steel shot out of a old full choke 870
Buy the old Wingmaster for two reasons:
1- Any gun you shoot well with is the right gun to own. Full stop.
2- They are an incredibly reliable firearm and there are ~9 million in existance for a reason.
I started to duck hunt in the Bay of Fundy with a guy who had an old Wingmaster like that. Anything that can withstand the salt water, fine mud and freezing conditions as well as it did is worth owning. Oh wait, I have one!
1- Any gun you shoot well with is the right gun to own. Full stop.
2- They are an incredibly reliable firearm and there are ~9 million in existance for a reason.
I started to duck hunt in the Bay of Fundy with a guy who had an old Wingmaster like that. Anything that can withstand the salt water, fine mud and freezing conditions as well as it did is worth owning. Oh wait, I have one!
Turkeyslayer 1300
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The good reputation of the 870 was built on the Wingmasters shoulders, some people still believe all 870 are reliable and the be all end all of Pumpguns they probably experienced a Wingmaster.
tactical870
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You can't shoot steel out of a full choke which most of the early wingmasters had. That said I have Briley thin wall tubes in one of my 870 wingmasters and it is one of my favorite shooting guns...... If his wingmaster is nace and reasonably priced (under 300) buy it and spen the money on having the choke honed out to mod or a set of thinwall tubes installed. Good luck.
tactical870
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By the way.... It's addictive. I own 3 wingmasters and 2 expresses.....
deadeyes40
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- nova scotia
any one have one of the wingmasters in 410
The Express models often don't have the chambers very well polished as they come from the factory, which can cause extraction problems with some shells. With the exception of the extended magazine models, they also use a cheaper method of retaining the magazine cap and spring instead of the ball detent on the barrel lug and spring washer.
I think that used Wingmasters are the best deal going for a budget shotgun. Open up the fixed choke to modified if need be and you're good to go for any size of steel shot. Remington says that their full chokes are OK for steel shot of #1 size or less, but you will get better patterns with a more open choke.
I think that used Wingmasters are the best deal going for a budget shotgun. Open up the fixed choke to modified if need be and you're good to go for any size of steel shot. Remington says that their full chokes are OK for steel shot of #1 size or less, but you will get better patterns with a more open choke.
