Wow, that's the least likely of choices I'd expect you to go with, but I can say quite confidently that there's no way in hell you could be dissapointed with your decision =)
I have sudden, split second changes of mind sometimes. If I had walked into the gunshop a day earlier, I probably would have ended up with the Keltec. Instead, I got to thinking the next afternoon about durability, ammunition, and cost, and decided on the 870. It means I do not have to buy another type of ammunition (I already run two 12 guage shotguns, a Win. 1300 and a Moss. Mav. 88). I'm tickled pink about it, even though I have not had a chance to shoot it yet. Will do so tomorrow morning.
WHY???? Little uncomfortable with the name and wonder the
purpose of choice of a compact that fits in small places
If you mean my screenname, my favorite gun of all is the Gau-8/A Avenger 30mm cannon on the A-10 Warthog. It means nothing other than that. Same as somone with the name of 1911shooter or Glockfan or what have you. I am not going to use my real name on the internet when I do not have to.
And I like compact. I am a pilot, and the aircraft that I fly do not have much room, especially when loaded with passengers. Having the weapon small enough to fit in the backpack that serves as my flightbag helps. Security is nonexistent around small airports, and at some, people who are up to no good will hang out in the parking lots.
A shotgun with a 28 inch field barrel, while fine for outdoors, does not lend itself to storage and "drawing" well.
Here are the specs for my newest baby
Remington 870 Express Home Defense
18" Cylinder bored barrel with bead sight
Synthetic stock and forend, short LE forend.
4+1 capacity (I did not want an extended tube- gonna take this model down frequently)
Unknown brand of aftermarked Side Saddle- already installed by the dealer.
The only thing I want to do now is remove the J-lock, but I don't have the parts right now or the inclination.