Remington 870 express Super Magnum 26" yes or no?

[Bennick16]

I have an 870 wing master from 1956 and it shoots 2 3/4 all day no problem but my girlfriend wants to get into waterfowl hunting and I figured I can use that as an excuse to get another shotgun while she gets my hand-me down. Walmart has a 870 express super magnum chambered in up to 3.5 with a 26" barrel and a camo wrap on it for $369. Does anyone have any input to if this is a sound gun and one I should get?

[Dan-o]

I got them for all 3 of my sons.....   no complaints at all.

we're not huge into birds, but with that gun we can chase doves to turkeys and every bird in between.

[Mongo Hunter]

I have an 870 wing master from 1956 and it shoots 2 3/4 all day no problem but my girlfriend wants to get into waterfowl hunting and I figured I can use that as an excuse to get another shotgun while she gets my hand-me down. Walmart has a 870 express super magnum chambered in up to 3.5 with a 26" barrel and a camo wrap on it for $369. Does anyone have any input to if this is a sound gun and one I should get?

Its an 870 so it will get the job done no problem. However I have always thought the Expresses leave something to be desired. not saying they are bad guns by any means but after using a wingmaster for so long you can tell the difference that's all. My Home defense gun is an old converted Wingmaster. started out as a 30" fixed full choke barrel with weighted wooden stocks, it was from the 80s I think. I changed everything over to a new 18" barrel, magpul and synthetic furniture, side saddle, 2 shot extension and upgraded follower, best shotgun I own.

[CP]

My vote is no.

try this instead:

http://www.basspro.com/Winchester-SXP-Waterfowl-Realtree-Max5-Pump-Action-Shotgun/product/1402241759/

[Stein]

I brought my 870 home this morning and every inch of every part was soaking wet, not to mention some mud here and there.  That is when I was so happy I didn't have a more expensive gun.

[wadu1]

Since I'm not a fan of pump guns, I would say no. The Winchester SXP is a 3" gun made in Turkey, the Mosseberg 500 is one made in the USA, my preference would be a Browning BPS but here again only in 3" chamber. I know a lot of guys that shoot 870s without any issues, I've had 5 only one worked and that was an older Wingmaster the other 4 would not cycle rounds well or just jammed in the chamber.
I you have to have a pump, stick with Mosseberg or Remington

[Bennick16]

Well I got the 870 about three weeks ago, and so far the gun operates well, still working on finding ammo that patterns well in this gun. The super X seems to be lacking. Any suggestions? Also picking up a improved cylinder choke. Hopefully that improves my hit%

[GoldenOscar]

I have a good luck with Kent fast steel #2's for ducks in my 870 express....Federal's also work well and both are inexpensive.......look up Rogers sporting goods (online) for great prices on shotgun shells

[GurrCentral]

I have an 870 wing master from 1956 and it shoots 2 3/4 all day no problem but my girlfriend wants to get into waterfowl hunting and I figured I can use that as an excuse to get another shotgun while she gets my hand-me down. Walmart has a 870 express super magnum chambered in up to 3.5 with a 26" barrel and a camo wrap on it for $369. Does anyone have any input to if this is a sound gun and one I should get?

I say yes all day... I have had mine for probly ten years or so and I have full confidence in it with all weather situations. I've shot it wet, dry, iced over, and muddy.. Nothing fancy, but when you pull the trigger it will go boom.

[skidynastar33]

i almost got that gun but instead got the 28" barrell instead from bass pros. really like it.

[Bennick16]

i almost got that gun but instead got the 28" barrell instead from bass pros. really like it.

  I'm learning that It's not as easy transitioning from a 28 inch barrel you at 26 inch barrel.

[Eric M]

Unless you are fixed on getting a pump shotgun you can buy a stoeger semi auto for not much more basically a benelli with a different name

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[ctwiggs1]

I've had mine for going on 10 years with no real problems.  That's used in fields, freshwater, and saltwater