870 or 887

[moocher97]

I've used both and the 870 is a great gun . the nova doesn't rust at all either since the barrel is coated so the nova is a definitely better gun if you plan taking it in the salt. Shoots every thing to up to 3 1/2 I think some 870's don't take them? I might be wrong

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[Huskerwannabe]

 The new are about as useful as a dog turd. I bought one 4 years ago and have had it in for ejector pin repairs multiple times. I'm not the only one with this issue. There are plenty of high quality guns for under 500 bucks that are not an 870, unless of course your going with a wingmaster. The older 870's were great and are much more reliable then what remington is putting out now.

[northwesthunter84]

I ran an 870 for a decade, first gun I bought myself in '95, sold it in '05.  That gun took a beating but I did have issues with 3" magnum loads and 3" slugs. They occasionally jammed, usually after the gun warmed up a little. I had to dismantle it twice in the field to get the shell out. It had the problem with multiple ammo companies so it was a material issue.  Took it to a gunsmith and he said everything appeared to function appropriately and that it might be swelling.  I had enough of it with that gun because it cost me a few birds and two nice bucks on occasion due to jams.  I upgraded to a SX2 when I caught a sweet deal.  My duck gun is going to be a Berretta A300, it cycles really nice and it runs like $650 for a synthetic.

[ackbizzle]

Every 887 I have shot have been huge pieces of junk. tons of recalls for ejection issues plus like everyone else has said they feel like a cheap plastic tank.

[C-Money]

The 870 will not fail. It is the best choice for a do all upland/waterfowl shotgun. The Browning BPS is also a great bulletproof option.

[robertsjd]

thanks everyone so much i really appreciate all the input ! i went ahead and got a 870 super magnum ! pretty excited thanks again everyone ! now time to get to know her !

[h2ofowlr]

Skip the 887 and get an 870.  You can get a dipped model so it last longer in the field.

[Jimmybelltown]

stoeger m3000 is legit for the price.