Virginia Gun Owners Forum - VGOF

I have been in the market for a Remington 870... I found one NEW at a store for $297... After Tax and Background Check it comes out to be about $315... How's that sound??? Good deal???

Problem is I have read some up and down reviews about problems with the 870... I am looking at it because I am very familiar with the operation being I use one and train with one at work... But... Thats a PD Version... I hear the civilian version has had some jaming / ejection problems...

Can anyone enlighten me and point me in the right direction...

If I do go with it I am going to be looking for a smooth bore barrel so that I can use my work ammo (Federial 12ga 1oz Tactical Rifled Slugs) instead of buying ammo... And also borrow some of the Departments LESS LEATHAL BEAN BAG ROUNDS for when my daughter gets older and is ready to date... JUST KIDDING...

I am looking to use the shotgun for Home Defence, and Hunting, and if I find any free time maybe give skeet/trap a try...

Hope to hear some point of views on this shotgun...

THANKS IN ADVANCE...

RON

I researched a TON online, and went with the same as you. About the only thing that would need upgraded if you call it that, is ext. mag tube, which if your going to do that, I would heavily suggest buying the one from the factory with the extended mag tube from the factory. I paid 330 for mine I believe when I had that model. The factory tube has the "dimples" in them that are an extra step you will have to do if you want to put an extended mag tube on the model you are suggesting. In addition, one of the biggest differences between the express and "P" model you are used to, besides the obvious much higher quality on the "fit and finish and polishing" of the "P" models, is a better extractor. There are a couple of other minor differences, but the extractor is the most glaring from a reliability standpoint. I put the upgraded extractor and spring in my express, along with the ext. mag tube, a Dave's Metal Works follower, that's all it has... I'm sure some people on here are MUCH more versed on the 870, i'm just offering a hopefully helpful opinion. Look up AIP tactical shotguns. The owner is on various forums and is a WEALTH of 870 knowledge, great prices on parts, and will not steer you wrong on expert advice.