More remington 870 questions

Nothing worng with either of them. More goddies for the 870 but there are still plenty for the 88. Boils down to what you want it to do.

Both are good. The Maverick is a "Mexican Mossberg", and takes most of the accesories that will fit a Mossberg 500. Differences are the forend is pinned to the action bars, and forends can't be changed, and it doesn't have the safety on the receiver tang. Receiver is not drilled for rail, also.

Both good shotguns.

Remington 870 very tried and true. Worst thing I can think of is make sure you push shells into tube magazine all the way. If you get it most of the way in and release pressure too early shells get inside the flap follower below bolt and jam, requires dismantling to clear. I have seen this on several Remingtons.

Maverick 88 doesn't have tang safety like Mossberg 500, otherwise very similar. Has plastic trigger guard. Clean it real well before you shoot it. Mine locked up very early due to perhaps mill chunks still in the works. I sent it in and service was very good. I did clean it but apparently not well enough.

Own 870's. Buddy owns Mossbergs. Have shot both, like the 870's mo' betta. Just me. Either one will do its part if you do yours.

If it's an 870, any 870 barrel will fit on it with the exception of one Express home defense model.

Anyone know if remington makes barrels for the model 25077?I couldnt find any info regarding this.

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AI&P will know and if they do he probably carries them. http://www.aiptactical.com

If it's an 870, any 870 barrel will fit on it with the exception of one Express home defense model.

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That's the model he's inquiring about, but 870 special field barrels also don't interchange with others.

the 25077 will not take most barrels. The lug is mounted farther forward and is unique to this model.

Tolkachi Robotnik said:

Remington 870 very tried and true. Worst thing I can think of is make sure you push shells into tube magazine all the way. If you get it most of the way in and release pressure too early shells get inside the flap follower below bolt and jam, requires dismantling to clear. I have seen this on several Remingtons.

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All newer Remington 870 shotguns come equipped with the Remington Flextab Kit. This system helps prevent feed jams by eliminating double feeds onto the shell carrier. If two shells do make it onto the shell carrier of a newer 870, you simply rack the slide to clear it. You can identify a Flextab Kit-equipped 870 by the U-shaped cutout in the center of the shell carrier. If the shell carrier is solid with no cuts, it's the old type.

Also, if you get a jam with an older 870, you can clear it without disassembly. The procedure is to hold in the action release lever, apply rearward pressure on the forend, and at the same time slam the buttstock down on the ground to open the action. This is best accomplished by kneeling down and bending forward and away from the muzzle. Of course, you must be extremely careful about muzzle control and trigger control when doing this.

I have a 870p and love it. Very slick action. Sometimes I have issues loading shells but i am not very shotgun savvy.

Yup, for the correct answer to anything regarding 870s AI+P is the man to ask. Look at his website. Read all of it. He is the only man in the business who will actually try to talk you out of bolting tons of worthless "tactical accessories" onto your gun. My advice on buying an 870 is to avoid the cheapest offerings. Or anything that uses the word "tactical" in the name. Out of the box it may have some rough edges in the action but they are easy to fix and are very reliable guns. It's what I reach for when my dog tells there is someone outside.

Drail said:

It's what I reach for when my dog tells there is someone outside.

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How long has your dog been telling you what to do?

Any issues with the 870 can be far more easily addressed than with a 500 design. Even if it did require disassembly to clear a jam, it can be done in a matter of 2 or 3 minutes. They are so simple to take down that my Boys had competed with each other taking down and reassembling 870's blind folded when they were children, and did it in underr 3 minutes. I would pick an 870 over a 500 ina heart beat.

GS

They are so cheap, why don't you just buy one of each.

I've owned both if it helps, I liked the Mossberg but I loved the Remington.

Mine is a 30 year old Wingmaster though, it feels good.

870

I have been using 870's for the last 27 years at work...Love the shotgun...I own two one with an 18.5 inch barrel and the other has a 20 inch rifle sight barrel....Of course they both have mag extensions on them. The other Remington I own is the 100 tac 4...just picked it up.

870 is much easier to take apart and clean compared to the Mossberg 500.

Tony P.

P.S. Both of my 870's are the express model with no problems what so ever....

Buy once cry once comes to mind here I would suggest you save your money and buy a nicer model and yes I would go with the 870.

Go with the 870 and I challenge you to ever wear it out beyond a simple repair.

"How long has your dog been telling you what to do?" She serves in an advisory capacity only. But if you try to ignore her she can get pretty ignorant about it. And she's never been wrong yet. Like most women I've known.

Drail said:

"How long has your dog been telling you what to do?" She serves in an advisory capacity only. But if you try to ignore her she can get pretty ignorant about it. And she's never been wrong yet. Like most women I've known.

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LOL I think I know her cousin!