Just purchased my first shotgun

You should be aware that you got a good setup but now need a side saddle and some means of carrying ammo.

CS

Just one question--why the breaching attachment?

Seriously--do you plan on taking some doors down soon?

only problem i have had with my 870 express is the key for the saftey. It breaks off and your fukt unless you buy a new one. and hope to god you can get the piece out of the hole.

I love my 870, it jammed on me the first day of shooting, but found that the mag extension nut was loose, tightened her up, over 300 rnds. No probs.

Cuda66 said:

Just one question--why the breaching attachment?

Seriously--do you plan on taking some doors down soon?

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Honestly, I had watched a video on youtube where someone was setting one up an 870 for HD and this was their base model. He made 3 valid points for the breach, 1 was for doors, 1 was for glass, 1 was for if you were out of ammo or very close its serrated edge could be used as a weapon. I know its a stretch, but I thought it was cool. Also, my gun store had 2 models of the express tactical, one was a base model with a bead sight, the other was the one I chose. I preferred the ghost ring with dove tail front as my starting point, so the breach was a bonus depending on point of view.

Congrats

You couldn't have done better if you tried! Congrats 870's are great scatterguns

where's the pics?

how much was it out the door if you don't mind?

I'm a Mossberg guy myself but I do love that model shotgun! It should be awesome.

thedan said:

I didn't shop around. I bought this in PA, and prefer to do business with this shop as each time in I have had a good experience, and its also my primary range. Out the door it was 481.99. 449 prior to tax/backround fees. I know I probably could've bought it cheaper, but I'm alright with what I paid.

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I bought the same model in 5/2009 and that price was the same I paid for it. You could get it cheaper from Bud's, but I don't have a problem with supporting your local guy.

Get the Remington SuperCell buttpad. Your shoulder will thank you. Be careful if you buy a sling. Because the sling swivel is out on the extension, a standard sling will be too short.

This is the exact shotty I want to get - or the mossy equivalent. Either one - as long as it has the mag tube extension (prefer 7-8 round capacity), ghost ring sights, and synthetic stock. The breach attachment I can do without, but if it comes with, cool too.

Congrats on your purchase!

I'm not sure how I want to handle the weapon...I am gonna give it a shot as is, but have read a lot about the knoxx recoil reduction stock and like it a lot...I also want to get rid of the white dot dove tail front sight for at least a fiber optic if not night sight. I plan on possibly getting a side saddle, and will probably will pick up a scabbard for transport/storage.

A question for those who hunt...while I have the HD end covered, what type of barrel should I be looking into if I wanted cover a broad spectrum of game?

thedan said:

Honestly, I had watched a video on youtube where someone was setting one up an 870 for HD and this was their base model. He made 3 valid points for the breach, 1 was for doors, 1 was for glass, 1 was for if you were out of ammo or very close its serrated edge could be used as a weapon. I know its a stretch, but I thought it was cool. Also, my gun store had 2 models of the express tactical, one was a base model with a bead sight, the other was the one I chose. I preferred the ghost ring with dove tail front as my starting point, so the breach was a bonus depending on point of view.

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pfff...590A1 would've been better!

shotgun bayonet.

SHOTGUN BAYONET.

thedan -

That's the one I got! It's a pretty stellar gun, and the versatility is pretty amazing.

Regarding the breacher choke, it spreads the buckshot quite well, perfect for close range. Funny enough, I also found it's quite good for shooting clays. Careful if you use a soft case or get careless removing it - it bites. Great if you run out of ammo I suppose

If you're looking to put a different stock on there, I highly recommend the Remington Shurshot, which has their Supercell pad on it. I know it's marketed for hunters, but myself and quite a few others love how it handles and have it on our HD guns. Personally I'm not a fan of the Knoxx stocks - you really should try one before dropping the cash for it. My 2 cents

As for the barrels - if you pick up a cylinder choke you can shoot slugs to 100 yards without too much difficulty - IF you don't mind the ghost ring/dot setup for precision. Again, a preference thing. Congrats!