[Big D]

Hey all. I have recently become very ineterested in getting a PPP. My 870's ejector spring broke, and although it still cycles and functions, it is less reliable as far as chambering and ejecting shells. As a result, I am looking into getting a Pardner Pump Protector, for the simple fact that I have heard they are inexpensive, reliable, and have the ergonomics of the 870. So should I just let my 870 soldier on as is and deal or ? Any replies greatly appreciated.

[41magsnub]

Why not just get the 870 fixed? Not really a home job, but any gunsmith should be able to handle it easily.

[Big D]

From what I know the spring is press rivetted into the receiver into a housing. My local gunsmtih told me that in order to installed a replacement that he would have to drill into the receiver. It seems like an easy fix to the eye but in actuality it is not....

[Onward Allusion]

My vote would be to buy the NEF Pardner Pump AND get the 870 fixed. :)

The NEF PP (Protector 18.5" or Walnut 28" VRB) is a solid shotgun and inexpensive, too ($200 or less)! All of your 870 accessories except for barrels are usable on the NEF PP.


Big D (http://www.thehighroad.org/member.php?u=16956)
Pardner Pump or ?
Hey all. I have recently become very ineterested in getting a PPP. My 870's ejector spring broke, and although it still cycles and functions, it is less reliable as far as chambering and ejecting shells. As a result, I am looking into getting a Pardner Pump Protector, for the simple fact that I have heard they are inexpensive, reliable, and have the ergonomics of the 870. So should I just let my 870 soldier on as is and deal or ? Any replies greatly appreciated.

[MAX100]

Have you called Remington to see if they can help you out.

GC

[Big D]

No I haven't MAX....the shotgun is almost 30 years old lol.

[jmortimer]

If anything the Pardner is more reliable than a new production 870 express. What a great gun. For $200.00 it is worth every penny. Remington did us all a favor importing the Pardner shotgun. Thank you Remington.

[BCCL]

I've got 2 NEF's, a PP and a .20 gauge. Great guns in every way.

If it was me, I'd still have to take a shot at repairing the Remington. :)

[Otony]

I was, um, playing with my Pardner Protector in the garage today. Just doing a little dry firing, working the action to smooth things up, you know the drill.

A good buddy showed up who owns a lot of firearms and he was pretty impressed with the lil' thing. Heck, I own a lot of shotguns and I am impressed with it too.

Quite honestly it is better finished than any 870 Express I have seen for the last few years. Works well, price was right, and please lets not get into that Red Chinee Commie threat garbage. So Many things we own nowadays are likely made in China. If you are reading this or writing a reply you have to take a good look at your 'puters origin before you say ANYTHING.

[RandKL]

would have to drill into the receiver

The rivets are the 870's bane, always have been and always will be. You can grind the head off on the inside, though, and avoid drilling, but putting a new one in will still leave you with an unfinished spot on your 870's left receiver side. The common fix for your prob is to replace both the rivets, ejector housing (the ejector itself), and the ejector spring all at one time so you only have to refinish the receiver once. That one broken part can easily top $75-100 for repairs. If it were an Express, I'd say go Pardner, but a classic 870, fix it.

rich

[jlv08]

I'd fix the 870 but I would also throw in my vote for the Pardner Pump in any configuration as they are solid, well made, pump shotguns.

I have the 20 ga. Compact in walnut and matte blue and it's prettier than a speckled pup.

It shoots well and shoulders real nice. I'd jump over ten Expresses for one Pardner Pump.:) They are just that good IMHO.:D

[winchester '97]

If you like the 870 the chinese copies are rather solid i hear.