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Dave R · August 18, 2011, 02:06 PM

The safety is the ONLY thing about an 870 that I don't like. Probably because all my other shotguns have the safety on top of the receiver, when you can switch it with your thumb as you mount the gun.

I actually HAVE missed a few birds because I missed activating my 870 safety. I don't remember any details, and I was probably wearing gloves at the time, since I use my 870 mostly for ducks, and a double mostly for upland.

So given that set of facts, I would consider the larger safety a good thing.

August 18, 2011, 02:06 PM	#17
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2000 Location: Idaho Posts: 6,073	The safety is the ONLY thing about an 870 that I don't like. Probably because all my other shotguns have the safety on top of the receiver, when you can switch it with your thumb as you mount the gun. I actually HAVE missed a few birds because I missed activating my 870 safety. I don't remember any details, and I was probably wearing gloves at the time, since I use my 870 mostly for ducks, and a double mostly for upland. So given that set of facts, I would consider the larger safety a good thing. __________________ I am Pro-Rights (on gun issues).