My non-tac cool 870

[hlq]

Some of you may have seen the thread about an old 870 SP that I had picked up at a pawn shop last week. The stock was it pretty tough shape and the action was so gummed up when I stripped it down and cleaned it chucks of grease etc. came out.

I spent a few days cleaning it up and put a new barrel on it. It's ready to run a few rounds through.

I have more work to do on the stock and I have a new recoil pad coming for it. It may not be black and evil, and it surely isn't a tac-cool HD shotgun but the action runs like butter!

Old School, just they way I like it!

 

[41magsnub]

Thing is.. shotgun like that it is more likely the shooter knows how to use it instead of a wannabe with their ridiculous tacticool shotgun. See that Mossberg new tactical thing with the PG and flash suppressor as an example.

I'd be proud to use that shotgun, I like a little character in my guns!

 

[DiN_BLiX]

WoW, she cleaned up nicely! ^^ I like shotties without all that tacticool BS.

 

[GTSteve03]

Chop an inch or so off the stock before you put the new pad on it and she should be ready to go.

 

[KevinAbbeyTech]

I looks nice!

I want to know how old it is.
Could you date it for us?

 

[hlq]

Thanks guys, I'm glad you like it.

Kevin - it was built in 1988

 

[Gord]

Looks just like mine. You done good.

 

[devilc]

I actually collect used and abused 870s.
There is nothing like a worn Wingmaster.
Nice gun you got there.

 

[hlq]

devilc, I currently have three, although the other two don't have quite the experience that this one has.

The pawn shop that I got this one from has a 12 ga WM lefty (which I am) and 16 ga WM that I'd like to pick up also. There both well used and reasonable. They also have two Md 31's and a Md 11, if they all stay there long enough I may own them all!

 

[sm]

hlq,

Now that's a shotgun!

*thumbs-up!*

[enters another check mark in the column "gets it"]

 

[Almond27]

I really like it, I love my two old wingmasters wouldn't trade them for a new express period.

 

[ironvic]

Other than putting swivel rings and a Pachy Decelerator butt pad on mine, it's set up like yours. My 870 is a short barrel ex-police model and has plain walnut stocks. I love that old Wingmaster. Old school tactical all the way!

 

[jpatterson]

Slick looking shotgun! Makes me wish I still had mine :'(

 

[BRad704]

I guess I'll make my very first post on THR count... and include myself in the list of guys that 'get it'.... This is my early 90's 870 Express Magnum 12ga. I hate the look and feel of synthetic...

 

[bannockburn]

hlq

Not a thing wrong with the look and feel of wood and steel. Count me in as another old school shotgunner.

 

[Dave McCracken]

You guys just joined People for the Ethical Treatment of Pumpguns.

Congrats!

PETP is a service organization dedicated to rescuing old, neglected or abused pumpguns from durance vile in pawnshops, closets, etc.

You have done well, but there's much work to be done.

Carry on....

 

[hlq]

<em>PETP</em> I like that Dave.

I think old shotguns are like old dogs, they still want to work, just point them in the right direction!

 

[chas08]

I'm of the belief that even ugly wood is purtier than purty plastic. I think you did good.

 

[Todd A]

Very nice!!!!


Makes me fondly remember my ex Boston PD 870 I owned many ,many years ago. Alas I had to sell it to pay off a very expensive speeding ticket.

shotgun like that it is more likely the shooter knows how to use it instead of a wannabe with their ridiculous tacticool shotgun.

How a shotgun looks is not a viable measure of skill.

 

[ohiobowhunter78]

gun

I am starting the process of converting an old 870 to a home defense gun. I like the 870 because of reliability. WHo cares what it looks like. Just need.......BOOM BOOM BOOM

 

[eddie c-clamp]

I like the plain Jane's the best.....

 

[Mr. Bojangles]

It's like a classic car, it doesn't need a bunch of extra crap hanging off of it to be cool.

 

[41magsnub]

Very nice!!!!


Makes me fondly remember my ex Boston PD 870 I owned many ,many years ago. Alas I had to sell it to pay off a very expensive speeding ticket.


Quote:
shotgun like that it is more likely the shooter knows how to use it instead of a wannabe with their ridiculous tacticool shotgun.
How a shotgun looks is not a viable measure of skill.

You missed my point.

 

[wcwhitey]

Looking for one just like that as a backup. Nice job cleaning it up. Bill

 

[devilc]

Quite the experience?
Brother - that one is brand new compared to some of mine.
Seriously - it looks like a gem. I think you got a great deal!
I just picked up a pair of beat to snot 60's-era WMs from a pawnshop. . . . Pics to follow.

"devilc, I currently have three, although the other two don't have quite the experience that this one has."