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Are the 870 express and 870 police the same quality? I'm interested in a sythetic stock/defense (18-20 inch)model for about $350. Why are the HD models more expensive that the wood stock express models? I would like to add GR sights and mag extension, but that's for a later date.
Thanks!
 
By and large, the differences in 870s are cosmetic. I've no idea why there's a price gap.

There's lots of used 870s out there, a decent used one should run lots less than $350,and you can use the change for ammo,etc..
 
I'm guessing that since Remington sells less of the synthetics, they have to make up their tooling costs on a smaller production run.
Eric
 
Oops...The HD lists for less than the regular express (w/longer barrel). My mistake. So the difference between the express and police 870s...? I guess a wingmaster isn't even a consideration since I want synthetic stock.
 
Might be the plain bbl,TCW. One thing about synthetics,which I personally like on rifles.
If the stock fits you as is, fine.But some synthetic stocks do not shorten well, nor do they take spacers as easily. And stock fit in one of the big factors in effectiveness and comfort.

Also, wood stocked riot 870s run from 6 lbs, 10 oz to about 7lbs,4 oz,synthetics a bit less on average.Adding a 2 shot mag extension should add about 7 oz, empty.IMO, most folks do better with HD/Tactical shotguns running more than 7 1/2 lbs, my HD 870 runs about 9 1/2 with all the bellsnwhistles.But I'm a behemoth.
 
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Gad, Dave, a Garand weighs that much! <g> Your back-up plan is...to drop it on the BG? <ggg>
 
The reason I'm investigating the 870 is because my Mossy 500 is frustrating me. It's having feeding problems and has jammed a couple times at the range(couldn't cycle after firing...stuck). The feeding problem: I cycle back, the new shell stays in the mag, I cycle forward, the shell drops out the bottom! Not the best defense scenario.
 
Here's my two cents. According to Remington's Customer service, the 870 Police Magnums are fitted better than the regular guns. You pay for this extra attention. As for the HD guns, I'm assuming you're talking about the ones with the silvery finish and extended tube? If so, you're paying for the better finish, the dimple-free mag tube as well as the mag extension. For about 350, you could get a Police Magnum from most any dealer. Or you can get a Mossberg 590 A1. Hope this helps.
 
J, it weighs a little less than an E-2 stocked M-14.That's with 5 in the mag and 5 on the SS As for kick, what kick? The SS contributes to the weight big time. Empty, a lb lighter, easy.

TCW, any maker can come up with a lemon now and then.The 870 series doesn't seem to have many, tho.
 
My pet is an 870 Marine Magnum w/factory mag extension. With a few add ons, she does the job...

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Originally posted by Icopy:
Here's my two cents. According to Remington's Customer service, the 870 Police Magnums are fitted better than the regular guns.

I've owned a couple of Police Mags and I don't buy that they are better fitted than the Wingmaster -- the Express maybe but not the Wingmaster. The lower price of the PM can be attributed to the cheaper (but robust) wood that comes with the gun.

[This message has been edited by PJR (edited September 12, 2000).]
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