The Remington model “870″ is the most popular gun ever sold. I own three of them; a 3-1/2 inch 12 gauge goose gun, a 2-3/4 inch 12 gauge (all around) gun, and a 2-3/4 inch 20 gauge. As you can see two of them have scopes. I’ve taken numerous deer with my 12 gauge, not to mention a ton of turkeys.
My wife bought me my first 870 (center gun in pic.) which happened to be a left hand model. I couldn’t tell you why, but I shoot my shotguns and rifles left handed, and do everything else right handed. I shot left handed in the army, and always qualified expert, so you would think I’m using the “right” eye to focus with! Anyway this gun is about 35 years old, and the reason she bought me this model is because my dad had one, and I loved his.
Now I’m not taking anything away from other pump guns, it’s just that I am partial to what I’m acquainted with. There are some great automatics out there, such as the discontinued Winchester model 12, that are great guns, but for sheer versatility you can’t beat my 870’s! It has held up under extreme cold, water, snow, heat, mud, and a ton of other hunting related “test!” Of all the guns, I have ever owned, the 870 is the easiest to take apart and clean. A clean gun is essential if you want your weapon to function properly in the field, but the 870 is no prima-dona when it comes to field versatility.
I’m so glad my wife bought me my first Remington. I’ll no doubt hand it down to my son, or grandson, at some time before I”call it quits.” The goose gun will reach out and “get em,” and the little 20 gauge is great for winter rabbits, quail, and deer. Both scoped guns are highly accurate at 100 yards. Remington you did a good job on these little babies-don’t change a thing!
Mike
My dad is right handed – but left eye dominant, so he shoots left handed – except a bow…he shoots that right handed, and I’ve never figured that one out!
Nice shotguns, by the way!