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How Many 870's Is Enough?

boogerbooger Member Posts: 1,459 ✭✭✭
edited December 2001 in General Discussion
Holy pump-action Batman I've bought another one. You see, I've got this thing about plain barrel 3" magnum Remington 870's. I just have to buy one whenever I find one. They're always cheap so I can't say no. Now I've got seven of 'em. Should I trade several for a Kimber? (plus a little extra $$)
Them ducks is wary.
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  • will270winwill270win Member Posts: 4,845
    edited November -1
    Naw man, Keep 'em and get an 870 magnum to complete the collection. Good guns.
    When it absolutely, positively,has to be destroyed overnight.....U.S. MARINES. will270win@aol.com ~Secret Select Society Of Suave Stylish Smoking Jackets~
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  • 218Beekeep218Beekeep Member Posts: 3,033
    edited November -1
    So,are they Wingmasters?The older the better!.218
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  • OtomanOtoman Member Posts: 554 ✭
    edited November -1
    I have and older 870 .410 like brand new would like to sell it but it is not cheap.OTO
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  • salzosalzo Member Posts: 6,396 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    One 870 is enough to make you realize that a great 870 is not as good as a bad Ithaca Model 37.
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  • boogerbooger Member Posts: 1,459 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Yes, 218Bee, all are Wingmasters. I'll bet they haven't made a plain barrel Remington shotgun since the early eighties? So they all tend to be Wingmasters and since they are, they generally are in good shape as far as blueing and good looking wood.The Remington custom shop won't even make you a plain barrel Wingmaster, no matter what. I know because I tried. So, I got to have them old ones.
    Them ducks is wary.
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  • salzosalzo Member Posts: 6,396 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Doesnt anyone want to take me up on some pot stirring? I slammed the 870 and you 870 fans are just ignoring me. Come on!!
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  • sandman2234sandman2234 Member Posts: 894 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have an 870 magnum (beautiful one) and love to shoot it more than that Ithaca 37 i have. Only reason I keep the Ithaca is it is a "stakeout"
    Have Gun, will travel
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  • 218Beekeep218Beekeep Member Posts: 3,033
    edited November -1
    I have Wingmasters,Win.M-12s,Ithaca-M-37s and like them all...I even have each in 16 guage.~The Salzo~.....heard about what happened to your 37....I suppose it would now qualify as a bad Ithaca 37!(oh no,that was mean..I should never said that to my friend~The Salzo~!!!!!!!).218
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  • salzosalzo Member Posts: 6,396 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Ahhh Beekeep- That was ugly!
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  • 218Beekeep218Beekeep Member Posts: 3,033
    edited November -1
    salzo,that was my ugly side..I have only one ugly side,and even it...is not all that ugly..218
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  • thebutcherthebutcher Member Posts: 374 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Salzo, I'd take my 870 magnum express over your busted up ithica with its split barrel any day of the week.
    The definition of an "expert":An "X" is an unknown quantity and a "spurt" is a drip under pressure.
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  • salzosalzo Member Posts: 6,396 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I GIVE UP!!! I should have known you guys would remember my "burst barrel" story. I dont have the heart for this stirring I tried to start. My keyboard is getting wet. I have to go get a tissue.
    Happiness is a warm gun
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  • 218Beekeep218Beekeep Member Posts: 3,033
    edited November -1
    salz,ya got folks that like ya,and care about ya,..that`s why we remember.Saxon,the truth is..all men are ugly all over,..I never could understand why chicks like us..218 the straight!...couldn`t help it,mudge.
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  • idsman75idsman75 Member Posts: 13,398 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    My first repeating shotgun was an 870. She was all ugly complete with synthetic stock and a pistol-grip to boot. The pistol grip made it feel like the M-16 that I learned to shoot. I wish I still had her.I now have a couple other shotguns and would like to buy an Ithaca Deerslayer to compliment my Model 37.
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  • CAndres35CAndres35 Member Posts: 453 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    winchester model 12!!!!1 no other pump like it or as good as it. have five and looking for more especialy a 410 and 28ga. last time saw 28ga price was $1800.00 and i didnt have the moola now i cant find one for any price. carl
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  • HokieHeavyWeightHokieHeavyWeight Member Posts: 16 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have recently recieved an ithica model 37 and have not had a chance to shoot it. I've got a debate for ya'll. What do like to shoot better for trap. A semi-atomatic or an O/U. I have a beretta 391 12g and a weatherby O/U 20g and I have to I enjoy shooting the 20 better.
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  • PupPup Member Posts: 217 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Ithaca made a pump shotgun? After the Remingtons, Winchesters, and Brownings that have found their way into my cabinet I hardly think it proper to add an Ithaca to the mix. Something about "there goes the neighborhood" comes to mind.
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  • 7mm_ultra_mag_is_king7mm_ultra_mag_is_king Member Posts: 676 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    aww cmon guys! where are the mossberg guys at? everybody knows that a worn moss 500 is the only way to go. and don't forget the 835 y'all laughed at. look at it now. look at the other 3.5's that are popping up. GOOD 'OL CHEAP * MOSSBERGS!
    when all else fails........................
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  • 218Beekeep218Beekeep Member Posts: 3,033
    edited November -1
    Hey,I`ve bought ,sold,and traded so many Mossbergs..I`m startin` ta like em!!.218
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