Just got a Remington 870 Express. Came with the 26 inch barrel. I went to order a short barrel for home defense and saw two different kinds. One is labeled as Improved cylinder bore, and the other is fixed cylinder bore. Which one of these will work on my Remington 870 express. Thanks guys

 

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/632745/remington-barrel-remington-870-express-12-gauge-3-18-fixed-cylinder-bore-bead-sight-matte

 

 

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http://www.midwayusa.com/product/242364/remington-barrel-remington-870-12-gauge-3-18-1-2-fixed-improved-cylinder-bead-sight-parkerized

I don't know much about 870's but from glancing at those links, I think the only difference is the diameter of the barrels. The cylinder bore has no constriction at the end of the barrel while the IP has a slight constricted diameter at the end of the barrel, leading to a slightly tighter pattern of shot.

Both barrels will fit your 870. The difference is in the muzzle end with the Imp cylinder having a slightly tighter pattern, the breech end is the same.

cool thanks,

With buckshot, you wouldn't know the difference. Get the one whose finish matches your receiver, or the cheaper one. Whichever matters more to you.

Or get one threaded for removable chokes

yeah id get the 150 one but it says its matte, as apposed to parked. so im trying to find out what is closer to my 870 express.

Remmy Police Barrel:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=319486309

 

Mossberg barrel for 870:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=319357379

 

Cheaper than Midway

In case anyone is interested, Shotgun barrel came in with police forend. Came out great.

 

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