Went shotgun shopping today

[predator20]

I have a 870 Police Magnum. I love it, but I don't own or have shot any others to compare it to. Bud's Guns currently has some police trade-in 870 Magnums for $270. They don't say "Police". But they'll shoot 3".

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...s_id/411537360

or Wingmasters for $230. 2 3/4" only

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...s_id/411537363

[MT2008]

Originally Posted by predator20

I have a 870 Police Magnum. I love it, but I don't own or have shot any others to compare it to. Bud's Guns currently has some police trade-in 870 Magnums for $270. They don't say "Police". But they'll shoot 3".

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...s_id/411537360

or Wingmasters for $230. 2 3/4" only

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...s_id/411537363

The Police Magnum is nice and all, but I would prefer something of somewhat newer manufacture. I also really like the look of the Express Tactical best.

I also think the Stoeger is a nice-looking (and feeling) gun for a great price. Just not so sure I want to get something that's too new to have spawned an aftermarket industry.

[Yournamehere]

I myself am shopping for a shotgun and I plan on getting a Remington 870 Express Synthetic with the 2 shot extension, preferably one with the older style stock set, as they recently released a new version with different grip cuts. Still, the furniture woldn't be a dealbreaker if the gun was in good condition. This would be the shotgun I'd recommend over anything else. It's a bit heavier than other options, and only holds 7 rounds, but it's build quality, track record and handling make up for it.

My runner up would be a Mossberg 590. It's still wobbly, but you have 2 more shotgun shells to make up for it. Very few shotguns will actually hold 8+1 and this is one of the lucky few. If it's good enough for the military, it's good enough for you and me.

[Nyles]

I used to sell the Stoeger at Cabela's. Hated it, it's a piece of junk as far as I'm concerned. Trying very hard to be a Benelli Nova without the quality.

I always told people to look at the Maverick 88 with the 18" barrel. Only real difference from a Mossberg 500 is the safety and it's a heck of a good price. How much gun to do you really need for an apartment?

[Jcordell]

I'd go with a Remington 870. The design is solid and dependable. It's been going for almost sixty years, I carry one in my patrol car and I trust it.