I want to pick up a shotgun for my bedroom closet. I was looking at the 870 Express synthetic and the Express Tactical. For me, I don't see the Tactical as being worth that much more. Yesterday, I stopped to pick up an AR lower and saw the 887 Nitro-Mag. I can pick it up for about $400. Is there any reaso, other than looks not to get the 887?

 

870 Express

 

870 Express Tactical

 

887 Nitro-Mag

I've heard that the 887 was plagued with problems. Not sure if all the kinks have been worked out yet. Google around a bit first.

Well semi-auto is quite different than pump-action, so there are more reasons than looks in terms of differences between the two lol.

 

The regular 870 is bare bones. The 870 tactical has a bunch of 'tactical' things on it, realize you're paying for that extra stuff and most people won't use it. And the 887 looks to be a tactical 870 just semi-auto. Sorry but that 887 is not my cup of tea looks-wise.

 

The only big difference I see between the 870's is the ghost ring sights and possibly parkerized finish/heavy barrel. The 887 I don't know much about.

 

It's all about what you want in your shotgun. Juggle all the options and then decide.

Well semi-auto is quite different than pump-action, so there are more reasons than looks in terms of differences between the two lol.

 

The regular 870 is bare bones. The 870 tactical has a bunch of 'tactical' things on it, realize you're paying for that extra stuff and most people won't use it. And the 887 looks to be a tactical 870 just semi-auto. Sorry but that 887 is not my cup of tea looks-wise.

 

The only big difference I see between the 870's is the ghost ring sights and possibly parkerized finish/heavy barrel. The 887 I don't know much about.

 

It's all about what you want in your shotgun. Juggle all the options and then decide.

 

Actually, the 887 is a pump. The 11-87 is semi-auto. I'm not crazy about the looks either but, the price was decent. I agree, the extra "tactical" stuff is not necessary for middle of the night duty.

Do the 870 they last forever

For $400 i was able to pick up a used 26" wingmaster in good condition, AND a 20" barrel. IMO a much better option then a new 870. From my person interwebs research any 870 is more reliable then the 877.

Do the 870 they last forever

 

That's definitely the way I'm leaning.

U look into Mossberg?? The 500 and 590 series are awesome and worth every penny. Only thing people don't like is the tang safety.

U look into Mossberg?? The 500 and 590 series are awesome and worth every penny. Only thing people don't like is the tang safety.

 

I did. Decided on Remington, mainly because of the safety.

Go with the base model, then upgrade it to your specifications.

Go with the base model, then upgrade it to your specifications.

 

Thanks, Ray. That's the plan.

I thought the 887 was 3-1/2 inch i will have to go look on their site..

 

yes it it is.. This was the answer to mossbergs 835 ulti mag line..

 

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/37_64_991/products_id/57578/Remington+887+Nitromag+12ga+3.5%22+Chamber+28%22+Black

If the 887 has a 3 1/2 chamber then I'd skip it. That chamber makes the action longer than it needs to be.

Is that a muzzle brake on the end of the 870 tactical?

Yes. It is a door breacher design.

couple more options

$250>http://www.classicfirearms.com/long-guns/mossberg-8-shot-12g-pistol-grip

 

or

 

look for an 870 Police Magnum(you can find them used for a good price)

How about this interstate arms hawk 982? I've been undecided on a shotgun for a while. This looks good to me though.

 

http://cheaperthandirt.com/blog/?p=23715

How about this interstate arms hawk 982? I've been undecided on a shotgun for a while. This looks good to me though.

 

http://cheaperthandi...m/blog/?p=23715

 

No. I wouldn't buy a chinese knockoff of the 870.

How about this interstate arms hawk 982? I've been undecided on a shotgun for a while. This looks good to me though.

 

http://cheaperthandi...m/blog/?p=23715

 

Pass

 

Get the real thing. If it's going to be used in a defensive role then don't cheap out.

I actually own a 887 nitromag tactical. And so far it has never given me any problems. Shot around 400rounds thru it doing clay shooting and without cleaning it. Will continue to do so till 1000rnds. Lets see what happens. So far none.

 

 

I picked up an 870 Express Synthetic 7 round. Changed out the stock and forend to the Magpul set and put a TLR-1 on there. Noting fancy but, it works for me.

 

(Pink towel for Alec.)

You did pretty good buddy, it looks both fearsome and classy at the same time.

 

Lemme know how you like that TLR-1 on there, I actually have been close to buying the TLR-1hp a few times (HP for High Powered, a specific long-gun version of the TLR-1 with extremely bright light and long distance range). ... I just never did. I have a bunch of Streamlight flashlights and they are absolutely *AWESOME* so I can only imagine their weapon lights are equally awesome.

 

Good job good on ya bro.

You did pretty good buddy, it looks both fearsome and classy at the same time.

 

Lemme know how you like that TLR-1 on there, I actually have been close to buying the TLR-1hp a few times (HP for High Powered, a specific long-gun version of the TLR-1 with extremely bright light and long distance range). ... I just never did. I have a bunch of Streamlight flashlights and they are absolutely *AWESOME* so I can only imagine their weapon lights are equally awesome.

 

Good job good on ya bro.

 

Thanks.

 

I had the TLR-1 sitting in a drawer, so that decision was pretty easy.

Anywhere locally that I can pickup a 870 express tactical? Everywhere online its practically sold out...

Anywhere locally that I can pickup a 870 express tactical? Everywhere online its practically sold out...

 

Reach out to the vendors here. I'm sure someone can help you.

I saw an 870 Tac from Bulleye a while ago and 1 or 2 at Dicks. Might still be on the shelf. Definitely heard negative quality control on the 887s. From my homework, I opted for the Mossberg 590A1. It's heavy compared to others I've picked up and played with, but it's built like a tank. I should've lent it to one of the guys trying to drive the pegs on his thrower into the ground but didn't want to get the butt stock all muddy. LOL!

It's not so much in my opinion the 887 has bad quality control (Although Remington quality control as a whole has been very stigmitized since its purchase and its change to batch inspection rather than unit/firearm individual inspections). The 887 *is not* a Remington 870. The actual shotgun and parts are completely different on the inside and barely on the out. (The 11-87 is often called an 870 with a gas system. The parts list are are least mutually understandable. ) The 887 is a whole new basterd child fo a terrible wedding that spawned a Chucky-like seed of the 887.

 

 

If you were to go to the website and pull up the parts list you will see how they are not at all interchangeable and the 887 is a completely new build but a completely worse build . The 870 was pretty much perfect from the get go, minor things here and there like the flex-tab anti jam tilt/lifter and improvements on the cosmetic things here and. The 887 was trying to compete with the Benelli Supernova and its not in the same league as the 870 let alone the Supernova.