Ok, what should it be? Benelli Supernova or Remington 870 Express Magnum?

Which shotgun should I get?

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Handle 'em both. Shoot 'em both if you have family/friends/coworkers who will let you use theirs. I'd not make a purchase till I had hands-on and trigger time myself. It's your gun, not ours.

I also am not impressed with 3.5" 12 gauge guns. After a few decades of watching the marketers at work, it seems to me more of a gimmick than a useful feature. YMMV of course. I don't find any need for even 3" magnums, but I don't fend off marauding brown/grizzly bears with a shotgun, or hunt waterfow or turkeys either. Some folks have legitimate need for 3" ammo, I don't.

My bias in favor of 870s is one more thing I share with moderator Dave McC. That doesn't mean an 870 is the shotgun you should get. The world of pump shotguns is rich and varied. Look around some.

I also wouldn't suggest you marry the first girl you meet... 8^).

lpl

OBTW- get yourself a factory 18- 20" smoothbore barrel for your shotgun too (barrels interchange easily these days) and get good with it. Then think about using the shotgun for HD too. After all, 73 caliber is bigger than 45 caliber...
 
Buying it today

Thanks for your suggestions everyone, I'll be making the purchase today. Expect pictures after the 10 day waiting period :)
 
10 days :eek: Oh yeah, you live in Kommiefornia, sorry about that.

Gotta love Texas, just walk into any gun shop (wal-mart included) and say I'd like one of those, and one of these, and ohhhh, I'll take two of them. 10 minutes later your on your way with tons of shiny black pistol gripped 30rd magazined glory. :D:D:D
 
Yeah...

Yup. That's what happens when you got retards screwing around with guns. Not to mention anti-gun politicians in your state as well...

And thanks to the election of Obama, I am now paying $28 for a box of 45s.
 
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I own both the 870 and the nova and for me its the nova i love it not to say theirs any thing wrong with my 870 i know the 870 has a bigger following because its been around for so long and for years has been considerd to be the best pump gun on the market sorry 870 fans theirs a new best in town its the benelli hands down
 
This thread is almost 9 months old. The OP said that he was going to purchase a shotgun in June of last year.

He never did confirm that he purchased anything, though.

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I realize this thread is a bit dated but I don't mind repeating the comment.

I always have to chuckle when some asks about the SuperNova and someone else chimes in and states that the forearm rattles.

They don't. I own one and have shot two others and they don't rattle any more or less than any other pump I've shot. The Nova (not the SuperNova) was (or still is?) known for that issue but then again, one can use a hex head (allen) wrench to tighten up a couple of screws in the forearm to negate that problem. (so I've been told by Nova owners)

There really is a difference between a Nova and a SuperNova.....kind of like the differences that exist between the different 870s. ;)
 
Regardless, Ive yet to hold any pump shotgun in which the forend did not rattle.
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The one on my 870 doesn't. And it's one of those icky Express models. :rolleyes:

It's one of the major reasons I bought it over the Mossberg 500, which I was actually planning on buying when I walked into the store.
 
I own both.

I love my supernova Tactical for HD, and I love my 870 for everything else.

I bought the supernova tactical for a Zombie invasion protection. It would be equally effective on crack heads I'm sure.

It does have a improved cyl fixed choke, so I could take it tree rat hunting if desired.

My 870 with a modified choke does everything I need from a hunting shotgun, quick barrel change and its a slug gun.

Cannot go wrong with either gun, so get one of each...:cool:

-Bill
 
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