$1000 Wilson Combat 870 vs $270 870 Express

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So, I've been looking for a very specific 870 police model and cannot find it. Then I came across the Wilson Combat Scattergun Tech 870. Can get them newish for around $1000.

However, whilst at Academy tonight, looked at a $270 Express 870. To be fair, I'd want to add a different stock and forearm flashlight to this.

I know the Wilson is better, but is it $600 better?
 
I'm sure that the Wilson is a fine weapon, but I'm going to say no. For $730, you can do a lot of stuff to the 870 Express, and still have money for ammo.
 
No not too me. For my money a used 870 Police mag was the right choice. I am not kicking down doors for a living. I put a Knoxx stock on it for awhile but then took that off and put a simple speed feed on it . For me the 870 is a house gun and the 870 police I have more than does the trick for the well under $200 I paid for it.
 
Can get a $270 870 express. Add $100 specops knoxx stock for $125 and a foregrip w light for $150 or so. Then will have around $600 shotgun. But no ghost ring sights. Lesser finish. Lesser internal components.
 
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But does that really matter? Seriously again if you are not kicking in doors for a living what does those upgrades really get you?
 
Wilson does good work, but much of the package can be done at home by a non smith.

Get the Express and 500 rounds of target ammo. Shoot it up. Repeat until proficient. At that point you'll know what your shotgun "Needs" and what's just bling....
 
I know the Wilson is better, but is it $600 better?
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Yes - it is....

However, you won't know that until you turn around and sell it.

A $270 Express is always going to be just that. A $270 Express.
You can add whatever "goodies" you want to it, but, it will never say "Wilson" on it.
Heck, it might even be "better" than a Wilson,,,but,,,it will still not be a Wilson.
 
I agree with Slugo, the WC guns aren't Baers or Browns (or brownbaers lol:p). An 870 can only go so far, at 1000$, your better off buying an SLP or 930 SPX.
 
An 870 can only go so far, at 1000$, your better off buying an SLP or 930 SPX.
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Not a fair comparison; the 870 is a pump the SLP and 930SPX semi-auto's. Also, I wouldn't pay anything close to $1,000 for a 930SPX and, if I were going to pay well over $1,000 for an SLP, I would rather spring for an M4.
 
it comes down to this pure and simple

1. do you want the stupid logo?
2. do ou actually think its worth the money?
3. you do know that colt made over 100 design changes to the model 1873 SAA over its production run, and because of that you cant say the modern colt clone is more accurate in dimension to the originals then a uberti made clone.
 
buy the 870, fix it up yourself and you will know it from the inside out. you will have more fun and really, how often do you use a home defense gun any way:D
 
If it were me, I'd replace the mag tube spring and follower.

I'd also go for the one that holds 7 rounds, over the 4 rounder.

Most new Express models are a little rough. Burrs along contact points will smooth out with use, or you can have a little fun and get familiar with your new shotgun and remove them manually. Using steel wool in the chamber might be worth your while.
 
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