yup! buttstock comes out with a simple screwdriver. the forend will need a special little tool which you can find on ebay for a few bucks. everything is simple to install/removermorse;2492250;2492250 said:
Gun people! I need a shotgun...
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jcardona1;2492242; said:
Bingo. Here is it.
Description: An ideal 12-gauge utility gun featuring an 18" fixed Cylinder choke barrel, single front bead sight, non-glare matte finish, and choice of 5-shot or 7-shot capacities. The Model 870 Express Synthetic is an excellent choice as a permanent camp shotgun or as the foundation for your own personalized design. America's best selling shotgun for over 50 years, the Model 870's dependability is legendary. The receiver is milled from a solid billet of steel for strength and durability, and the twin action bars insure smooth, reliable non-binding action.
Specifications:
Action: Pump
Gauge: 12
Chamber: 3 chamber that fires both 2 3/4 & 3 shotshell
Operation: Non-binding twin action bars for smooth, easy
operation. Strong lock-up of breech bolt lug in
to a massive barrel extension.
Shell Capacity: (5549),4 Rounds, (5077) 7 Rounds.
Receiver: Non-reflective matte black synthetic
Safety: Cross Bolt
Barrel: 18
Rib Type: Plain
Sight: Metal front bead
Chokes: Cylinder
Finish: Matte Black Synthetic Metal and Stock
Stock Drops: Comb 1 1/2
Heel 2 1/2
Length Of Pull: 14
Recoil Pad: Black Rubber
Overall Length: 38.5
Average Weight: (5549) 7 1/4 lbs. (5077) 7 1/2 lbs.
Stock Finish: Matte Black Synthetic
http://www.impactguns.com/store/047700255491.html
$299.99
rmorse;2492218; said:
This is the exact gun as one of the 870's i have, it's a great gun. I use mine for hunting but like everyone's said there are endless options to what can be done with this model.
bingo!! the one you have pictured has the 4 round mag tube. youll want the 7 round mag tube like in my picture. notice how the bottom tube is as long as the barrel? more rounds is always betterrmorse;2492257;2492257 said:
also, when they say seven rounds, it really means 6+1 capacity, 6 in the mag, 1 in the chamber.
i added a longer tube on mine so it hold 7 in the mag and 1 in the chamber, total of 8 rounds. if i need more than that, then im in trouble
jcardona1;2492274; said:bingo!! the one you have pictured has the 4 round mag tube. youll want the 7 round mag tube like in my picture. notice how the bottom tube is as long as the barrel? more rounds is always better
also, when they say seven rounds, it really means 6+1 capacity, 6 in the mag, 1 in the chamber.
i added a longer tube on mine so it hold 7 in the mag and 1 in the chamber, total of 8 rounds. if i need more than that, then im in trouble
Awesome, sounds good. Glad I am getting closer.
Is $300 reasonable for this?
Also, do I have to register myself/my gun, or anything like that, in Maryland? Or do I just walk up to the counter, buy it, and leave?
As far as I'm concerned, Shotguns are much better for home protection than handguns. I'm a hunter, but I do consider my shotguns as home protection also.
First. Get to know your gun. If you do not have a background in guns, I suggest taking a hunter's safety course, because that is mainly gun safety. The last thing you want is to be making mistakes with a gun that could prove fatal to yourself.
Second. Get a gunsafe or a trigger lock. I see you're in college. You don't want friends or other people getting to this gun thinking it's a toy. Also, if it's in a safe/locked up, only YOU can use it, it cannot be used against you.
Third. Be safe with your gun. You do not want to make an irreversible mistake. Please be aware of the legal ramifications.
Fourth. Go practice shooting it. Take it to a gun range. Shoot slugs, shoot birdshot, shoot buckshot. Try it all and get good with it. Targets are harder to hit than you think. Again, you want to hit your intended target, not something else.
Fifth. Don't keep it loaded at all times. Not even with a trigger guard on or in a gun safe. That is asking for trouble. Keep the gun and the ammo separate until you intend to use it.
As far as shotguns go, I love and swear by Remington. I have an 870 and an 1187 Sportsman. The 870 is a pump, the 1187 is a semi-automatic. The 1187 is significantly more expensive, but it's a hunting shotgun and I find it more beneficial to me when hunting. The 870 is a classic as far as home protection goes. I worked at a Bass Pro and sold several 870's as home protection. I like one with wooden stocks, I think they sound a little more intimidating than synthetic stocks, and if you're looking for protection, intimidation is the way to go. If you can scare them off with loading the gun and not use it, thats even better.
For ammo, I prefer 00Buckshot when it comes to home protection. Birdshot sprays more and could result in you hitting something that isn't your intended target, it also does a little less damage. Slugs are the ultimate, but you have to be accurate and they leave a big hole and I mean a BIG hole. An irreversible hole. Buckshot is a little bit of both, but thats just preference.
I know this was long, but guns are something I do know a lot about and I could never encourage safety enough. I hope it didn't come off as a mean post, but the last thing I would want to see is a fellow MFK'er get hurt! Good luck, if you've got any more questions, just let me know
First. Get to know your gun. If you do not have a background in guns, I suggest taking a hunter's safety course, because that is mainly gun safety. The last thing you want is to be making mistakes with a gun that could prove fatal to yourself.
Second. Get a gunsafe or a trigger lock. I see you're in college. You don't want friends or other people getting to this gun thinking it's a toy. Also, if it's in a safe/locked up, only YOU can use it, it cannot be used against you.
Third. Be safe with your gun. You do not want to make an irreversible mistake. Please be aware of the legal ramifications.
Fourth. Go practice shooting it. Take it to a gun range. Shoot slugs, shoot birdshot, shoot buckshot. Try it all and get good with it. Targets are harder to hit than you think. Again, you want to hit your intended target, not something else.
Fifth. Don't keep it loaded at all times. Not even with a trigger guard on or in a gun safe. That is asking for trouble. Keep the gun and the ammo separate until you intend to use it.
As far as shotguns go, I love and swear by Remington. I have an 870 and an 1187 Sportsman. The 870 is a pump, the 1187 is a semi-automatic. The 1187 is significantly more expensive, but it's a hunting shotgun and I find it more beneficial to me when hunting. The 870 is a classic as far as home protection goes. I worked at a Bass Pro and sold several 870's as home protection. I like one with wooden stocks, I think they sound a little more intimidating than synthetic stocks, and if you're looking for protection, intimidation is the way to go. If you can scare them off with loading the gun and not use it, thats even better.
For ammo, I prefer 00Buckshot when it comes to home protection. Birdshot sprays more and could result in you hitting something that isn't your intended target, it also does a little less damage. Slugs are the ultimate, but you have to be accurate and they leave a big hole and I mean a BIG hole. An irreversible hole. Buckshot is a little bit of both, but thats just preference.
I know this was long, but guns are something I do know a lot about and I could never encourage safety enough. I hope it didn't come off as a mean post, but the last thing I would want to see is a fellow MFK'er get hurt! Good luck, if you've got any more questions, just let me know
buy a stainless steel mossberg, best gun out there for the non-gun nut, low maintenance and killing power
slugs do not break up, that is buckshot.............
slugs do not break up, that is buckshot.............
rmorse;2492286; said:
yeah thats a good price. i paid $319 for mine about 5 years ago
rmorse;2492290; said:
nope! just walk up and tell them what you want. as long as your record is clean, youll be good. after the waiting period, just go and pick up your gun. thats it
