yes it will hold it's value.Is the Ithaca worth the additional cost? Thanks for your input.
Well I own an 870 express with a smooth bore barrel. But I'd go with the 870 because for deer season you can use the slugster barrel, for dove and quail you can get a smooth bore barrel, and if you want a home defense option you can order an 18.5 inch barrel. I'm not sure if you can do that the others.
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