Wilson 870 - Is it worth $1000

[Al Den]

Lots o'people upgrade things that haven't broken yet just to make them more reliable. I like car analogies. Some people check Edmunds or Consumer Reports and buy more reliable ones from the start, just for example. I wouldn't buy a Yugo, Renault or Land Rover. Need shotgun-specific examples?

I wouldn't buy a new Remington 870... I have replaced the safety switch on a Mossberg 500 with a metal one out-of-the-box...

 

[jmortimer]

"Oh, were we arguing?"
No - you are way ahead of me on this topic.

 

[collector rob]

If you are wanting an 870, here is a great deal on a police trade-in.

http://www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperstore.com/category.cfm/sportsman/used-firearms

I would personally buy one of these. You can buy any accessories you want for it, refinish it, and still be ahead money-wise. They are currently out of stock but are expected in soon.

However if you just have to have a Wilson, and can afford it go right ahead!

 

[Dave McC]

Maybe, J, I've had a lot of time to think this out.

If the OP's query was, "does it take $1000 bucks to get a great defensive shotgun?", my answer would be heck,no. I'm sure you would agree.

As for the NEED for those parts, I've yet to see a verifiable instance of the MIM ones failing. Maybe they do and the government keeps hushing it up.

{Sarcasm Off}....

 

[oneounceload]

I wouldn't buy a new Remington 870.

THAT would depend on which one now, wouldn't it?....