Basically new to the forum and trying to absorb all the info on the forum. Thought I knew a couple things about guns, this forum proved to me I don't know squat. Great forum.

 

 

I recently picked up a Remington 870 express for a great price. The gun is great but I would like to buy a shorter barrel for it. It seems the barrels are not much cheaper than a new gun(of course I am not talking crazy high end). I am better off saving a couple of bucks and getting a tactical shotgun and just use this one for skeet and trap? Or is there a place I can get a barrel at a decent price? Any recommendations?

Welcome to the forums.

 

You can get a Remington 870 barrel from Midway USA for about $150

http://www.midwayusa...ight-parkerized

 

I would never discourage anybody from buying another shotgun, but if you want something cheap for HD, look into a Maverick 88 - you can get them for about $200.

 

Personally, I would go with the second barrel, it's cheaper. Spend the rest of your money on ammo.

 

Oh, and get a sling. No weapon is complete without a sling.

Check EE on ar15 under shotgun parts

Thanks for tips

Bullet Hole used to have a bunch of barrels sitting on the floor for cheap. Not sure if there was an 870 barrel in there.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=326943501

 

$155 shipped.