Candyman87 10 Posted August 24, 2014 First off, thanks for everyone who helped in my other thread helping me to buy a shotgun. Anyway, I made the trek out to Cabela's today to cash in $500 in gift cards (yay converting hotel points to Cabela's gift cards... 40+ nights a year pays off!) and it turned out that they were fresh out of 870 Wingmasters and O/U's under $1,000. Needless to say, I checked the used rack. There was a 12 gauge 870 Wingmaster with 28" vent rib barrel (exactly what I was looking for) but the mid bead was missing, the stock was water damaged and the finish looked like the gun had done a couple of trips through the rain forest. I decided to pass. Ready to go home, I spot an 870 out of the corner of my eye. Polymer furniture, but I picked it up and it had the 28" vent rib barrel that I was really looking for. Turns out she's a 870 Magnum Special Purpose. All black, polymer furniture, with a 28" vent rib barrel. Interesting. I pull it up to my shoulder and it fits me like a glove. It's an 870, and by the looks of it only had a couple hundred rounds through it. Great shape, and a great price, so I plunked down my gift cards and a hundred bucks for the shotgun, case of shells, cleaning supplies, hardshell case, and a new choke tube for skeet. Brought her home and cleaned up... she looks as good as new. A little bit of wear shows, but nothing I wouldn't have done in a couple months of loving use. Now, off to Lehigh Valley Sporting Clays in the morning to see how she shoots! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InFamous 311 Posted August 24, 2014 Congrats! But now for the... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Candyman87 10 Posted August 24, 2014 Coming soon! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Candyman87 10 Posted August 24, 2014 Here's a photo... better photos to come in sunlight tomorrow! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
illy 1 Posted August 24, 2014 Very nice. Congrats. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Candyman87 10 Posted August 25, 2014 Here's a shot taken by my buddy while shooting at LVSC yesterday. Shot 69/100, not bad for a pump with a choke tighter than I'd like (I've since bought a less restricted choke tube so I anticipate a higher score next time!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites