I went to the shop today pretty much dead set on getting a Rem 870 Turkey, but on my way to the counter I'd thought I'd fool around with the guns they had out on the floor. I went around racking all the pumps to compare and came across a used 870 "special" for $430 that was considerably smoother compared to the other 870's. I asked the sales rep what the difference was and he pointed out that the special had the straight "english" style stock. I also noticed it had a shorter rack/slide than the others which I assume would be desireable.
My questions are what are the advantages or disadvantages of the english stock? Is the shorter rack/slide a desireable trait? And does the Special only come with a fixed choke (I believe IC)?
I really wanted the 21" Turkey gun with interchangeable choke for the versatility but the smoothness of the Special has gotten me weighing versatility against smoothness since I was thinking maybe I'll probably use an improved cylinder choke most of the time anyways. The Express Turkey had a noticeably rougher and heavier action.
What would you do?
Any and all input is welcomed and appreciated. Thanks in advance.
My questions are what are the advantages or disadvantages of the english stock? Is the shorter rack/slide a desireable trait? And does the Special only come with a fixed choke (I believe IC)?
I really wanted the 21" Turkey gun with interchangeable choke for the versatility but the smoothness of the Special has gotten me weighing versatility against smoothness since I was thinking maybe I'll probably use an improved cylinder choke most of the time anyways. The Express Turkey had a noticeably rougher and heavier action.
What would you do?
Any and all input is welcomed and appreciated. Thanks in advance.