Should I buy a new Remington Police 870? I'll let YOU decide.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Should I buy a new Remington Police 870? I'll let YOU decide.

Posted: 3/9/2006 11:53:53 AM EDT

I have a chance to pick up a brand new Remington 870 Police Magnum, model 4459 (18" parkerized barrel, rifle sights, synthetic SpeedFeed I stock) for $459. I don't own a shotgun (I have a couple of handguns and an RRA Entry Tac), and I've been looking around for an 870 Police Magnum, but not necessarily this one. But, this deal seems too good to pass up.

Thoughts?

JDC

Posted: 3/9/2006 11:55:31 AM EDT

[#1]

You really cant find a better all-around shotgun. I'd say buy it.

Posted: 3/9/2006 11:57:02 AM EDT

[#2]

I'd buy it if I had the money.

HH

Posted: 3/9/2006 11:57:20 AM EDT

[#3]

Buy it, and....3 cases of ammo, a surefire foreend for it, and another 10/22 just 'cause

Posted: 3/9/2006 12:01:21 PM EDT

[#4]

Seems a little high for the gun, but the gun is definitely one to have.

I bought my FIL a Magnum with a longer vent-ribbed barrel and an 18inch rifle-sighted barrel, wood furniture. Went $300 and change from Oshmans, but it's also not a Police Magnum.

Posted: 3/9/2006 12:08:51 PM EDT

[#5]

Buy it now.

Posted: 3/9/2006 12:12:50 PM EDT

[#6]

Get a Saiga 12. They go for about the same price and can handle 2 3/4 and 3inch magnums.

Posted: 3/9/2006 12:14:01 PM EDT

[#7]

Buy it or spend a few hundred more for an 870P MAX

Posted: 3/9/2006 12:14:37 PM EDT

[#8]

seems like a good price for a good gun. a friend of mine paid just shy of $500 for his 870 Police Mag, but this is CA.

The Police Mag differs from the Express models in that it has a metal trigger housing (instead of plastic), beefier springs and internal parts, because the cops abuse their equipment a lot more. You may not notice the difference in durability.

When you're ready to make it high-speed-low-drag and kick-ass, send it off to Hans Vang in AZ

Vang Comp Systems

Posted: 3/9/2006 12:25:38 PM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
Seems a little high for the gun, but the gun is definitely one to have.

I bought my FIL a Magnum with a longer vent-ribbed barrel and an 18inch rifle-sighted barrel, wood furniture. Went $300 and change from Oshmans, but it's also not a Police Magnum.

The key difference is the Police Magnum says police on the sides and the mag tube is already set up to take extensions. Neither of those though are worth the $200 price difference or not getting the second barrel.

Posted: 3/9/2006 12:31:19 PM EDT

[#10]

Is a 870 Police Mag a Wingmaster quality gun or a thrown together "Express"?

Posted: 3/9/2006 12:31:47 PM EDT

[#11]

That is about an average price on the Police Model. There is much more difference than just some lettering and no dimples on the PM. Only you can decide if it is worth the added cost.

www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=6&f=1&t=177796

Posted: 3/9/2006 12:36:25 PM EDT

[#12]

There are many like it, but this one is mine

Posted: 3/9/2006 12:51:02 PM EDT

[#13]

I love my 870 Marine Magnum. It was my first gun and my first time shooting a 12 gauge! Still have it and wouldn't trade it or sell it for anything.

Posted: 3/9/2006 12:59:43 PM EDT

[#14]

You need to add a poll!

Posted: 3/9/2006 1:00:39 PM EDT

[#15]

Quoted:
Get a Saiga 12. They go for about the same price and can handle 2 3/4 and 3inch magnums.

well, not quite...you get the gun for $300-400 but then you gotta spend another $300 to get it converted from a commercial gun to a high speed manslayer. but it's the fastest cycling, most reliable shotgun out there.

Posted: 3/9/2006 1:01:12 PM EDT

[#16]

Quoted:
I have a chance to pick up a brand new Remington 870 Police Magnum, model 4459 (18" parkerized barrel, rifle sights, synthetic SpeedFeed I stock) for $459. I don't own a shotgun (I have a couple of handguns and an RRA Entry Tac), and I've been looking around for an 870 Police Magnum, but not necessarily this one. But, this deal seems too good to pass up.

Thoughts?

JDC

Just because it's a deal doesn't mean it's worth it.

Posted: 3/9/2006 4:35:03 PM EDT

[#17]

Buy it if you want it. Everything seems expensive when you buy it. Five years later it seems like a give away.

Posted: 3/9/2006 4:40:48 PM EDT

[#18]

I'm partial to my Mossbergs. I've got a 590 marine cote and a 500 extended capacity. They're solid guns and reasonably priced.

Posted: 3/9/2006 4:43:52 PM EDT

[#19]

Quoted:
Get a Saiga 12. They go for about the same price and can handle 2 3/4 and 3inch magnums.

www.joensuunsar.fi/kivaaritjahaulikot/kivaarit/saiga_haulikko.gif

Know of anyone selling them right now??

Posted: 3/9/2006 4:44:00 PM EDT

[#20]

I don't care what gun you buy as long as you are well armed.

I like my 870.

Posted: 3/9/2006 4:46:33 PM EDT

[#21]

Isn't that a little steep for an 870? What's so special about this model?

ETA: never mind, I read the link.

Posted: 3/9/2006 4:48:48 PM EDT

[#22]

Quoted:
Is a 870 Police Mag a Wingmaster quality gun or a thrown together "Express"?

My 870 Police Magnum is very good quality. It is Parkerized and has a 20" barrel and rifle sights. I just shot it today and put 10 of 10 slugs in the chest of a man sized target at 50 yards.

Posted: 3/9/2006 4:59:34 PM EDT

[#23]

Quoted:
Isn't that a little steep for an 870? What's so special about this model?

ETA: never mind, I read the link.

It really is sort of a scam, as my old 870 has the metal trigger guard and all the heavier stuff that the new "police" model has.

They economized the 870 and now are selling the old one for a lot more.

Not a fan of big green on this one...

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