Author Topic: remington 887 (Read 12464 times)

ridgefire · « **on:** October 10, 2009, 11:26:00 PM »

i currently hunt with a 870 wingmaster but am thinking about buying a new 887 for this next season anybody own this gun and have any pros or cons about it

road.kill · « **Reply #1 on:** October 11, 2009, 04:55:50 PM »

the latest field and stream did a feature article on it and did a comparisson between it and the nova. Had some good info but cant remember off the top of my head

ducks55 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 12, 2009, 05:13:08 PM »

It looks like an awesome gun. The 870 is a practically indestructible gun but the 887 looks to be even more indestructible and *censored*!

Gobble Gobble · « **Reply #3 on:** October 17, 2009, 09:55:20 PM »

I just wish it would come in a semi-auto. Thinking of getting it for my wife though her 20ga mossberg is getting old and just cant get the reach I'd like her to have.

T-Bone · « **Reply #4 on:** October 18, 2009, 07:21:33 AM »

A recent Gun Tests Magazine found it to be basically a POS due to BAD machining and poor workmanship.

Gun Tests is like Consumer Reports as they accept NO advertising. In general, I trust their opinions.

www.gun-tests.com

follow maggie · « **Reply #5 on:** October 18, 2009, 08:32:34 AM »

It got a decent review from Field and Stram. I looked at one yesterday at Wholesale Sorts. IT seemed to be a bit more barrel heavy and skinny in the foreend than my 870, or the Benelli Nova I compared it to. Also, it comes with an old fashioned bead instead of a fiber optic site. I like the fiber optic site- I have a hard time finding the bead in nasty weather, for some reason. Don't know why, never had that problem until last year. Maybe I'm just getting old.

BigGoonTuna · « **Reply #6 on:** October 18, 2009, 01:41:21 PM »

almost as ugly as a benelli but if it's anything like the 870 inside, probably indestructable.

bighorns2bushytails · « **Reply #7 on:** December 18, 2009, 07:43:32 AM »

anyone get one of these yet? ive been contemplating getting one, but havnt yet. i got scared off by the few articles written using early production models. i did read alot of good reviews from other consumers on the internet. anyone on hunt WA have any personal experiences? i really like the idea of a tough waterfowl gun, but dont want to spend 500 bux on a POS either.

--BH2BT

cummingsa · « **Reply #8 on:** December 18, 2009, 08:16:49 AM »

I just picked up an 887 couple of weeks ago. Only been out with it a couple of times now but so far I like it. It is a little barrel heavy compared to an 870 (my other gun), but have found no flaw in operation. It does have fiber optic front sight with a mid-rail bead. I really like that it is coated so i dont have to spend as much time cleaning metal to prevent rust as I am on the salty side.

Hope that helps.

Tealer · « **Reply #9 on:** December 18, 2009, 11:36:09 AM »

I am just wondering over time if the plastic over will hold moisture. Causing them to rust. I haven't shot one one yet. But all the opinions I have heard are not good. Remington has seemed to slip.

h2ofowlr · « **Reply #10 on:** December 18, 2009, 01:17:39 PM »

Quote from: cummingsa on December 18, 2009, 08:16:49 AM

I just picked up an 887 couple of weeks ago. Only been out with it a couple of times now but so far I like it. It is a little barrel heavy compared to an 870 (my other gun), but have found no flaw in operation. It does have fiber optic front sight with a mid-rail bead. I really like that it is coated so i dont have to spend as much time cleaning metal to prevent rust as I am on the salty side.

Hope that helps.

If you let me borrow the 887 for a week I will let you know which items wear out quickly.

Worn out an 870 years back. Tossed it in the trash can as it wasn't worth fixing. I think my dad grabbed it back out and now it is a decoration in his shop.

bighorns2bushytails · « **Reply #11 on:** December 18, 2009, 03:08:06 PM »

picked this up today for duck/goose hunting. might even make a stab at coyote and turkey hunting with it. already have 2 other 870's so figured what could one more hurt. this ones chambered in 3.5 and has a 26" barrel and was full camo for 300 dollars at walmart. noticed when i put the sling on it though that it has a plastic loop for the sling swivel instead of a metal stud into the stock. not sure how i feel about that, seems it might break easily. cant wait to shoot some 3.5" shells out of it. all my other 870's are chambered in 3".

--BH2BT

Tealer · « **Reply #12 on:** December 18, 2009, 04:29:51 PM »

Be carefull with the new 870's they have had some problems.

mjtbackcountry · « **Reply #13 on:** December 18, 2009, 05:30:05 PM »

I bought one at the beginning of the season. The only problem i have had is the shells sometimes not ejecting. Other than that it has been a good gun.

270Shooter · « **Reply #14 on:** December 18, 2009, 05:38:28 PM »

It looks like a toy gun

kbyers · « **Reply #15 on:** December 18, 2009, 07:14:03 PM »

DO NOT BUY ONE OF THESE!!!!!!!! I bought one because I needed to replace a 12 ga pump gun and figured that Remington had improved on the quality of the 870. Wrong! On the 3rd hunt the front sight broke off when my buddy was pulling it out of the boat. The next day the slide froze twice requiring a complete disassembly each time. When I called Remington the following Monday they said that they would send me a new sight within 10 business days, I have yet to get the new sight 2 months later.

Also, and this is completely subjective, it is a terrible gun for upland hunting. It just feels like it swings slow. Way to much plastic on this gun. Before anyone buys it, pull the trigger group out and see for yourself. This story does have a happy ending. I ended up trading it straight across for a 20 ga 870 wingmaster.

Save your money and get an 870 or a SuperNova

Gutpile · « **Reply #16 on:** December 18, 2009, 07:21:39 PM »

I hate new models. Every time some new model comes out there are problems. I read the gun tests artilce and they absolutely slammed the gun. I just couldn't buy one myself. Hope those of you who have bought one got a good one. I think it really sucks that a company like Remington is starting to sell so much junk.

SnowDog · « **Reply #17 on:** December 19, 2009, 09:29:34 AM »

I've had no prolems with mine and have abused the heck out of it this year. It has been a great shotgun so far. Not saying this is the best gun ever made or anything, just want to let you all know that mine has been rock solid.

Cheers!
SnowDog

TheSilverSlayer · « **Reply #18 on:** December 19, 2009, 11:48:58 AM »

Its ugly and seems like a gimick to me. If you need a durable waterfoul gun why not just get an 870 supermag with synthetic stocks on it? Can't get anymore durable then that.

h2ofowlr · « **Reply #19 on:** December 20, 2009, 06:58:05 PM »

I went and looked at the 887 again. Just couldn't get excited about it. Probably won't be purchasing one.

D-Rock425 · « **Reply #20 on:** December 20, 2009, 07:01:20 PM »

I just dont like the looks or feel of them.

washelkhntr · « **Reply #21 on:** December 20, 2009, 07:06:55 PM »

Or any Remmington for that matter.

D-Rock425 · « **Reply #22 on:** December 20, 2009, 07:16:06 PM »

I have a 1187 that I like but I grew up shooting my grandfathers 1100s. I never shot any pumps when I was a kid.

satchel3006 · « **Reply #23 on:** December 20, 2009, 09:09:40 PM »

Quote from: washelkhntr on December 20, 2009, 07:06:55 PM

Or any Remmington for that matter.

maybe if you bought a real remington and not a knock off remmington youd like them better

rebar · « **Reply #24 on:** December 21, 2009, 09:13:21 PM »

Bought it, use it, works great, kills lots of birds what else do you need

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