Where to buy Remington Shotguns online?

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Hi all,
after much help and advice from several members of this forum and after reading other threads on this site, other sites and reading reviews and articles, I have decided I would like to purchase a Remington 870 20gauge 18" shotgun.

The problem is - it's sold out EVERYWHERE! I can't find it locally, and I am having a real hard time finding it online.

The lady at my local firearm store told me she called around and couldn't find it anywhere.

I know we're not allowed talk politics here, but GRUMBLE GRUMBLE GRUMBLE
:banghead::banghead::banghead:

At any rate - Can anyone here help?
Here is the gun I want, if you can find one online or know of another place I can look, please let me know!

http://www.impactguns.com/store/047700811802.html

Thanks again all!
 
I just got one for 300 at sports authority.

Normal price is 350. 450, lame.

Why the 20 guage, why not 12?
 
thanks guys! I should have mentioned that I'd seen this item on gunbroker, but i felt like the price is just a tad high - but, supply and demand, right?

i've never seen it as low as 350, but more like 400-410

and 'yo mama' the reason i want the 20g vs the 12g is mainly so that my wife will be comfortable using it if needed.

This is primarily a "home defense" item - as in if there's a BG in the home, we get the family into the designated safety area, call the police, cock and aim the shotgun at the door and then loudly announce all three...
I think the 20g is perfectly adequate for what i need, please let me know if you think otherwise :)
 
20g is fine for home defense. Load it with 2 3/4" 3Buck and you're good to go. The 3" magnum 2Buck will kick like a you-know-what, and you only get 7 more pellets, so it's not worth it.
 
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the reason i want the 20g vs the 12g is mainly so that my wife will be comfortable using it if needed.
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The 20g -will- be a bit lighter than the 12g, but because of that the felt recoil will be just about the same (if not harsher) as the 12g.

Reduced recoil loads for the 12g will make it milder than the standard loads for the 20g. I don't recall ever seeing reduced recoil in 20g, but they might exist.

Since you are looking at an 870, don't discount getting a good used one and then fitting it with a shorter barrel. A good HD barrel for the 870 can be had for $90.
(http://www.havlinsales.com left side of page, close out barrels, 1/2 way down for Rem 870)
 
and 'yo mama' the reason i want the 20g vs the 12g is mainly so that my wife will be comfortable using it if needed.
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My wife weighs 125 lbs and she shoots a 12 gauge 870 Express with a full stock easily. She usually shoots low recoil buckshot or slugs, but she's done well with heavy S&B loads before.

The concept that women can't shoot 12 gauge is a myth created by their jerk boyfriends who hand them a 3.5" turkey load just to prove how badly they can hurt and scare their women. Youtube is full of proof.

Women can handle 12 gauge just fine. The advantage is that you can load a 12 gauge down, you can't load a 20 up. Also, ammo is way more expensive for 20 gauge, and recoil tends to be harsher due to the lighter weight.

If you haven't bought it yet, just buy a 12 gauge and be smart about ammo selection.
 
:)Hope we didn't mess up your decision!

I agree for home defense a 28 inch barrel is just to much. Unless you live in a big house, longer barrel will be harder to manuver with.

Hate to say it, but my house is so small the 18.5 inch mossberg I have is too long in some hallways.

Federal makes reduced recoil loads. 20 will serve fine, but concern is over ammo selection as well as price, as for some dang reason around here 20 and 16 are more expensive than 12. I'm sure this is due to demand.
 
Sporting Arms has several different configurations listed for a bit over $300 including the 7 (6+1) round capacity model for $336. Have you tried them? Give a call and see what's in stock.

Edit: OK I clicked on your link and see the actual model you are looking for. It's listed at $395.
 
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If you're willing to go used, try www.jgsales.com. I got an excellent used 870P from them about a year ago. Their website is seldom exactly current. Call and ask to speak with the stock room manager or whatever they call him.
 
Also, ammo is way more expensive for 20 gauge, and recoil tends to be harsher due to the lighter weight.
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That is not exactly quite true. 12 and 20 are usually identical.

A 20 gauge tends to be lighter than a 12, so as previously mentioned, it will kick as hard, or harder, than a 12 using low-recoil ammunition

Heavy guns with light loads = less recoil, basic physics. Certain things can lessen "felt" recoil - such as a gas gun, but more mass will reduce it
 
my local pawnshop has an 870 express magnum 20g wood stocks 18 inch barrel for $219 sure wish you were local the shotgun looks brand new.
 
This is primarily a "home defense" item - as in if there's a BG in the home, we get the family into the designated safety area, call the police, cock and aim the shotgun at the door and then loudly announce all three...
I think the 20g is perfectly adequate for what i need, please let me know if you think otherwise :)
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Since you're staying put, ( a REALLY good idea), then I wouldn't worry about the barrel length. Women are easily capable of firing a 12. The issue with a pump, is the light weight, and thus more recoil produced versus a heavy gun.

You and your wife should read The Cornered Cat:

http://www.corneredcat.com/FirstGun/long-gun.aspx
 
I'd suggest picking up an NEF Pardner Pump in 12ga. instead. Just as much gun, half the price.
Bud's gunshop online has had some 870 police and some older 870 wingmasters in 12ga up for 270. Add in the shipping and FFL and you're lookin at around 320 or 330. Excellent price considering the older police and wingmasters are MUCH better 870's than their new stuff.

If you're in the market and set on 870, I think you'd be crazy not to choose one of these.

Wingmasters $230
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=411537363

Police Magnum $270
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=411537360

Again, the others are right. The 20ga will generally not be any easier for your wife to shoot than the 12ga. Buy the reduced recoil buckshot and slugs online and the recoil is manageable even for a 10 year old. They don't even really cost more than the regular buckshot usually.

Let us know what you choose!

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A little help here. The Wingmasters at bud's are 2-3/4in only and the police are full 3in. I would go with the Police if it was me but I don't need another right now :D Also, these will be like all police trade-ins; visually a bit worn but internally new. They get carried a LOT but actually used very rarely. Will be perfectly good shotguns that will last you the rest of your life if you take care of them.
 
If I wanted a 20, I would get a 20. Bud's has some shown in stock, short barrel and extended magazine, as well as some with field length barrels. I have dealt with Bud's and found them to be fine.
 
The 20g -will- be a bit lighter than the 12g, but because of that the felt recoil will be just about the same (if not harsher) as the 12g.
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If you're in the market and set on 870, I think you'd be crazy not to choose one of these.

Wingmasters $230
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...s_id=411537363
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I agree that a 12 won't kick much different from a lighter 20, if you are looking for a great home defense shotgun at a bargain price, it's tough to beat Bud's. Have it shipped to your local FFL and you'll probably be in it $250.

My wife, who didn't grow up around guns, loves to shoot our 870 12 18".

Either way, can't go wrong with an 870.
 
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