Hello all. I'm adding a shotgun to my collection. While I have fired several Ive never owned one. I'm looking at the Winchester sxp defender and the Remington 870. I read numerous things on both. Yes the Winchester is made in Turkey. Both of these guns have received favorable reviews. The Winchester is around $100 cheaper. I know thats not much but the funds are kinda tight. I would rather have the 870 for a couple reasons, U.S made endless after-market items. Ive not found any good resource for items for the Winchester. Any thoughts and info would be appreciated. Is the Remington worth the extra $100?
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It looks like a comparable 870 is only about $50 more. For this you get an extra round, all steel receiver, and made in the US of A. I'd say go with the 870.
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Cop Bob
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MY 2 cents... and that's probably about all it's worth...
In my old department (been retired for a few years now) there were five shotguns that were authorized for carry. Both the guns you mentioned were on that list...
Over time, we saw fewer malfunctions with the 870's.. a more solid lock up, rail and feed system as well.. I carried one for over 25 years, same gun, day one to retirement, never spent a day in the shop,(sorry I forgot, I have replaced the front sight a few times) never failed to work, never had a problem with it.. The wood is beat to hell, the barrel and the receiver have a few scratches and plenty of rub marks, no major dents in the iron.. and it was as beat up over time as I was..
In my old department (been retired for a few years now) there were five shotguns that were authorized for carry. Both the guns you mentioned were on that list...
Over time, we saw fewer malfunctions with the 870's.. a more solid lock up, rail and feed system as well.. I carried one for over 25 years, same gun, day one to retirement, never spent a day in the shop,(sorry I forgot, I have replaced the front sight a few times) never failed to work, never had a problem with it.. The wood is beat to hell, the barrel and the receiver have a few scratches and plenty of rub marks, no major dents in the iron.. and it was as beat up over time as I was..
Sheepdog1968
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Personally, I like the Mossberg 500's. I especialy like the tang safety. When I was younger, I also liked the price. I know this doesn't help you. Have you had a chance to shoot the Rem, Win, or Moss? If you've shot them and like one of them more than the others, then that's what I'd go with.
dprice3844444
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870 will outlast them all better resale value
InkEd
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870
bowman1962
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It sounds like you answered your on question, USA made, tons of after market parts & accessories, NOT made in Turkey.
Just my dollars worth which thru Obamanomics now is only worth $0.02
Just my dollars worth which thru Obamanomics now is only worth $0.02
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