What model Remington 870 is best for home defense?
March 4th, 2010 by eranio
I’m looking to bolster my shotgun defense options, and want to pick up a 12ga pump action Remington 870. Not sure what the differences in Express(R), HD, Tactical are. I’ve looked at one 18" barrel, synthetic, 5+1 for about 0. Seems high to me. Only purpose for this gun will be HD, I’d like an 18" barrel, black, pump, extended magazine, standard stock (speed load+). Any reccomendations?
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March 4th, 2010 at 6:00 pm
$700 sounds way high. Should be closer to $400. You dont really need a tactical or speed load shotgun for HD and those will only cost you more money in most cases. Your standard pump action with stock and 18 or 20 inch barrel will do fine.
Mossberg 500 is a popular choice for HD. It is available with 18" or 20" and is capable of holding 8 shells, it’s black, and has a standard stock. If you have a Big5 near you, you can pick one up for around $350 + fees or wait till they run an add at $279.
The 870 is a good shotgun too and many prefer it over the mossy. It’s kinda like a coke and pepsi thing. At any rate you should not have to pay $700 for one.
Good luck and good for you for wanting to protect yourself and your family.
March 4th, 2010 at 6:00 pm
ok rem 870 can be purchased for as low as 260 bucks brand new in the box. at walmart of all places after you buy the gun go to cheaperthandirt.com to get all the accessories for it, you can max these things out to the max for $700 bucks. i have the pistol grip, extended shell tube, front grip tri rail system with light laser and eotech on mine. just check it out, i love my 870 just dont go paying to much for them