870 or 887

[robertsjd]

Hey guys looking to get into waterfowl this year for the first time . Have been hunting big game for 15 years my father never hunted waterfowl so just never got into it . Few buddies from work do the waterfowl and have offered to take me this year so I'm going to give it a shot. And just gonna get a entry level -500$ shotgun and seems to be the 887 and the 870 right there so wanna hear some input thanks in advance

[mburrows]

Lots of good options out there that are solid pump actions within that range. The 870 is great, never personally shot the 887 semi auto before. I think  most importantly its what feels comfortable in your hands when your getting an entry level shotty though. Im a Nova  guy myself. Welcome to waterfowl, its addicting!

[trophyhunt]

I've owned an 870 since I was in high school, it has never had any issues and I don't even clean it like I should.  Bullet proof gun, I love the pumps, I also have shot the semi auto's.  They need cleaning all the time to stay dependable, in my opinion the 870 is the way to go.

[robertsjd]

Ok thanks guys !!!

[Colin]

Hear some stuff about the 887 short jacking shells but idk that first hand. Bought my first waterfowl shotgun a few years back and I went the 400 to 500 dollar route as well. Wish I would have gone the 700 to 800 route instead. If you can afford it you won't find yourself saying, "this gun is too nice". I find myself saying all the time, "wish I'd gotten a better gun".

[CP]

I’d avoid both and anything Remington unless it was an older Wingmaster.  Take a look at a Winchester SXP.

[johnnyaustin44]

Either will work just fine. My Beretta semi autos get treated bad and dirty and still keep the shells cycling. Still find the 870 in my hands when im looking to change it up through out the season.

[Bullkllr]

I’d avoid both and anything Remington unless it was an older Wingmaster.  Take a look at a Winchester SXP.

 

Newer 870 quality fit and finish has gone down. Don't know about all of 'em, but I bought 2 (870 Express I believe) for my kids about 10 years ago. Really need to be on it to prevent surface rust.They have functioned fine, just not as nice.

Love my Wingmasters.

[EWUeagles]

887 is a pump and feels like a 4x4 when holding it. I have a 15 yr old 870 express and love it. My wife has a mossberg 500 which is a fine gun too. I hear the benelli nova kick like a mule. When I shot my buddies I don't remember it being that bad though. I got a stoeger 3000 last year for 450 I think. So if you look for deals you can sometime find a decent semi for around that price. My biggest recommendations is to hold or shoot as many guns as you can. It's better to find a gun that fits you rather than try to fit yourself into a gun. I will say that for a first time wing shooter I would recommend a pump. It helps you concentrate on each shot instead of just pulling the trigger as fast as possible.


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[heronblu]

I have an 870 express that I've been using very regularly for three years now for ducks,  geese,  grouse, dove, coyote,  and this year I'm using it for deer. It's a bullet proof gun. Never had an issue with quality at all. Endlessly customizable and totally reliable. 

[robertsjd]

Thanks everyone so much for all the insight and advice !! I appreciate it!! Looks like I'll be getting the 870 !

[MuleySniper]

I hated my 887. 870 all the way.

[jackelope]

The 887 felt cheap to me. Shot fine but felt like a plastic clunker.

[moocher97]

Look into the benelli nova!!! Awesome starter gun , bulletproof , and super easy to clean. They range from 400-500$

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[robertsjd]

thanks guys ! I really appreciate all the help and advice ! kinda looks like im going to buy a 870 ! the nova definitely is something to consider !

[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.